UK households relying on Freeview for TV content are advised to check and potentially retune their equipment due to recent channel changes. Freeview has announced updates requiring viewers to retune their TVs to ensure they receive the latest channel listings. Notable changes include the renaming of channels like Hobbycraft TV to Shop Unlimited and Great! Romance Mix to Great! TV +1. Additionally, channel numbers are being adjusted, with Great! Movies moving to channel 62 and Great! TV +1 shifting to channel 61.
Freeview emphasized that channels are continuously evolving based on provider decisions, aiming to offer diverse and engaging content. If the updates do not automatically appear, viewers may need to manually retune their devices by accessing the TV or set-top box menu, selecting setup or installation options, and initiating a retune process. It is recommended to save any newly found channels during the scan. By staying updated through retuning, viewers can enjoy a rich viewing experience on Freeview.