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Everyone with Freeview must check their TVs today as channel update ...
Freeview TV update (Image: FREEVIEW)Freeview users might want to check their settings today. It's been confirmed that a number of channels are changing, with some being renamed and others moving place on the telly planner. It's not a massive overhaul, but it's still worth retuning things if you want to make sure your TV is fully up to date. Tech news, reviews and latest gadgets plus selected offers and competitions Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy"On 20th May 2026 some broadcasters are making changes to their channels," Freeview said in an update on its blog."You will need to retune to update your TV and keep your channels and TV Guide up to date. "So, what's new?Firstly, two channels are being renamed. These include Hobbycraft TV (Ch 97), which now becomes Shop Unlimited. Great! Romance Mix (Ch 61) is switching to Great! TV +1 from today.Next, there are two channels moving position on the planner. Great! Movies changes from channel 61 to channel 62.Great! TV +1 does the opposite and goes from channel 62 to channel 61,"Channels continue to evolve on Freeview with individual channel providers making the decision to move, add or remove channels," Freeview added."Freeview continues to ensure that audiences can enjoy a rich and varied content offering. "If you aren't seeing the changes, then a quick retune could be needed. HOW TO RETUNE YOUR TV• Press menu on your box or TV remote control• Select ‘set-up’, ‘installation’, ‘update’ or a similar option. If you’re asked for a password, the default code is ‘1234’ or ‘0000’.• Select ‘first-time installation’ (sometimes called ‘factory reset’, ‘full retune’ or ‘default settings’).• Press ‘OK’ if your equipment asks if it's OK to delete existing channels and then your retune should start automatically. If you’re prompted to, save the channels that are found.
Brits urged to retune TVs for latest Freeview channel update
Brits are being urged to retune their TVs after several channel changes were made as part of the latest Freeview update. The new update features four changes and is already live on all Freeview TVs. Freeview, on its website, said: "On 20th May 2026 some broadcasters are making changes to their channels. "You will need to retune to update your TV and keep your channels and TV Guide up to date." Full list of channel changes in latest Freeview update The channel changes being made as part of the latest Freeview update are: Channel name change Hobbycraft TV to Shop Unlimited (channel 97) Great! Romance Mix to Great! TV +1 (channel 61) Channel moves Great! Movies - channel 61 to 62 Great! TV +1 - channel 62 to 61 Freeview added: "Channels continue to evolve on Freeview with individual channel providers making the decision to move, add or remove channels. "Freeview continues to ensure that audiences can enjoy a rich and varied content offering." How to retune your TV You will need to retune your TV to gain access to all these new channel updates. If you are unsure of how to retune your TV, don't worry, it is quite simple, and usually only requires pressing 'retune' when prompted by your TV, according to Freeview. Retuning may vary on different devices, but in most cases, Freeview said, it can be done by following these steps: Press 'Menu' on your box or TV remote control. Select ‘Set-up’, ‘installation’, ‘update’ or a similar option. If you’re asked for a password, the default code is ‘1234’ or ‘0000’. Select ‘First-time installation’ (sometimes called ‘factory reset’, ‘full retune’ or ‘default settings’). Press ‘OK’ if your equipment asks if it's OK to delete existing channels and then your retune should start automatically. If you’re prompted to, save the channels that are found. Freeview added: "If you've already done an automatic retune and this didn't work, you may need to do a manual retune." If you are still unsure, you can watch Freeview's retune videos for more details (available on the Freeview website). Have any of these recent updates impacted your TV viewing? Let us know in the comments below.
Check your Freeview TODAY as major TV guide shake-up revealed
TV lovers need to do one thing this week to keep their telly up-to-date as broadcasters make big changes. If you are flicking through your channels over the Bank Holiday weekend you may find things look different. Sign up for the Tech newsletter Thank you! A number of TV channels have changed this week Credit: PA Freeview users may be asked to retune their devices Credit: Getty / Freeview On May 20, Freeview confirmed that a number of its channels are changing – from being renamed to moving around the telly planner. TV users are advised to retune their devices amid the changes. This will allow your TV guide and channels to stay fresh. Many Freeview devices now prompt you to retune or rescan when a new service launches or a change has taken place. Typically, all you need to do is press OK or retune. If yours doesn’t do this, you may need to do a manual reset. READ MORE ON TV Once sorted, you will notice that Hobbycraft TV on channel 97 is now listed as Shop Unlimited. Plus, Great! Romance Mix is now called Great! TV +1, on channel 67. Great! Movies is moving from channel 62 to 61. And Great! TV +1 is moving from channel 61 to 62. The two channels are flipping around. Freeview states: “Channels continue to evolve on Freeview with individual channel providers making the decision to move, add or remove channels. Most read in Tech “Freeview continues to ensure that audiences can enjoy a rich and varied content offering.” You can keep up with channels changing in your area on Freeview’s Channel Checker. If you are a Sky user, you should also be aware that a number of popular channels have changed this week. How to manually retune a TV Freeview says retuning your TV is a straightforward process. You need to: Press menu on your box or TV remote control Select set up, installation, update, or a similar option. If you’re asked for a password, the default code is 1234 or 0000. Select first-time installation (sometimes called factory reset, full retune or default settings). Press OK if your equipment asks if it’s OK to delete existing channels, then your retune should start automatically. If prompted, save the channels that are found. Comment now
Freeview confirms channel changes with all users told to check their ...
TechnologyFreeviewFreeview is shaking up its TV guide with a number of channels changing this week.05:54, 22 May 2026UK homes that use Freeview to get their fix of TV entertainment must check their equipment and consider giving things a quick retune. That advice has been issued after several channel changes have been confirmed, including some services being renamed and others moving positions in the TV guide. Although it’s not a major shake-up, carrying out a quick rebbot will ensure TVs are fully up to date.Confirming the update, Freeview said: “On 20th May 2026, some broadcasters are making changes to their channels.“You will need to retune to update your TV and keep your channels and TV Guide up to date.”So, what’s changing, what's new and what's being moved around?To start with, two channels are getting new names. Hobbycraft TV on channel 97 is now called Shop Unlimited, while Great! Romance Mix on channel 61 is being replaced by Great! TV +1.There are also changes to channel numbers. Great! Movies is moving from channel 61 to channel 62, while Great! TV +1 is taking over channel 61.READ MORE: Argos shoppers dash to grab new Sky Q rival that lets you watch TV for freeFreeview added: “Channels continue to evolve on Freeview with individual channel providers making the decision to move, add or remove channels.“Freeview continues to ensure that audiences can enjoy a rich and varied content offering.”If the updates are not appearing on your TV, you may need to retune your device manually.To retune your TV:• Press the menu button on your TV or set-top box remote• Select “set-up”, “installation”, “update” or a similar option• If prompted for a password, try “1234” or “0000”• Choose “first-time installation”, “factory reset”, “full retune” or “default settings”• Press “OK” to confirm deletion of existing channels if askedArticle continues below• The retune process should then begin automatically• Save any channels found during the scan if promptedChoose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Freeview
