Is Freeview free on my phone?


Enjoy your favourite Freeview shows on your mobile, all for free. * Watch live or on demand when it suits you. * Check the TV guide and set reminders, wherever you are, and never miss the shows you love. * Browse great shows from BBC iPlayer, ITV Hub, All 4, My5 and UKTV Play all in one place.

Do I need an app for Freeview?

What Do I Need? All you need is a Freeview certified TV connected to an aerial & the internet and you're ready to go!

Do you have to pay monthly for Freeview?

At Freeview, we believe everyone has the right to watch great TV for free. So all the channels are free, there's no contract and only a one-off payment for the equipment.

Is Freeview free on iPhone?

Enjoy your favourite Freeview shows on your mobile, all for free. * Watch live or on demand when it suits you. * Check the TV guide and set reminders, wherever you are, and never miss the shows you love. * Browse great shows from BBC iPlayer, ITV Hub, All 4, My5 and UKTV Play all in one place.

Can I watch Freeview with just wifi?

Yes, you will need an internet connection to use the Freeview mobile app, either via wi-fi or your own data allowance. It needs to be at least 2Mbps for both the iOS and Android versions of the app.

How do I get Freeview if I don't have an aerial?

But, if you're wondering how to get Freeview on a smart TV without an aerial, the only way is through an Internet connection and devices like Roku, Amazon's Fire Stick, or Google Chromecast. If all fails, you can consider Freeviews' alternatives like Sky and Freesat, which require having a satellite dish.

What is the difference between Freeview and Freeview play?

Freeview Play is an extension of the platform into the era of the smart TV, so Freeview Play is Freeview but connected. The platform integrates streaming channels into a hub with access to live, catch-up and on-demand TV all rolled into one service over an internet connection.

Can I watch TV on my phone without a TV Licence?

Yes, you need a TV Licence to watch live on any channel, TV service or streaming service, on any device. It doesn't matter if you receive it over the internet, from a cable or satellite provider or through an aerial.

Can I use my Android phone as a TV antenna?

A digital TV tuner for a smartphone is an external hardware device that you can purchase and easily install. These tuners have a built-in antenna that can receive local over-the-air live TV channels free of charge wherever you go.

What is Android Freeview?

With Freeview Play on board, your Android TV gives you access to over 30,000 hours of on demand content for free. It means that BBC iPlayer, ITV Hub, All 4, UKTV Play, My5, CBS Catchup Channels UK and Horror Bites, are all built in to the TV.

How do I get Freeview if I don't have an aerial?

But, if you're wondering how to get Freeview on a smart TV without an aerial, the only way is through an Internet connection and devices like Roku, Amazon's Fire Stick, or Google Chromecast. If all fails, you can consider Freeviews' alternatives like Sky and Freesat, which require having a satellite dish.

Will Freeview be phased out?

What is the cheapest way for Freeview?

Freeview mobile app The very cheapest way to get Freeview is on mobile. Freeview offers a free app, available on Android and iOS, which lets users watch live TV and on-demand content. The app has some impressive functionality. It includes a 15-day TV Guide with the ability to set reminders.

How many Freeview channels are there for free?

With Freeview you'll usually get more than 70 standard and 15 HD channels. To see what channels are available in your area, just enter your postcode in our Freeview Channel Checker.

How can I watch live TV on my iPhone for free?

YouTube TV You'll get a great selection of live TV networks that can be streamed on iPhones and iPads, as well as on many other devices. YouTube TV offers a free trial, so you can watch live TV on your iPhone for free for one week.

Is there a free app to connect iPhone to TV?

Yes, there are free apps for mirroring iPhones to TV. Typical examples are Google Home, AnyDesk, Vysor, etc.

Can I watch TV on the Internet for free?

Although it's possible to watch live TV and on-demand TV shows online for free, if you want a complete line-up of premium networks, you can subscribe to one of the many paid live TV streaming apps. Your options include Sling, Hulu + Live TV, and DirecTV.

Does Freeview use data?

Both Freeview Plus and Freeview FV require a constant Internet connection to function, so they will take a toll on your monthly data limit.

Can I watch TV without an aerial?

The catch is that aerials are not required to watch normal TV. However, to fully enjoy the internet and other added features you will need one. Without an aerial installed, your display will only receive standard definition (SD) signals which could be considered lower quality than HD content.

How do I know if I have Freeview?

Visit channel 100 on your TV Make sure your TV is connected to the internet and visit channel 100, if your TV has Freeview Play you will see the screen shown on the left.

Is Freesat being discontinued?

Do I need a cable to watch Freeview?

To watch Freeview you need to have an aerial installed or have your device connected to the internet – you won't be able to get a TV signal through Sky or Virgin Media cabling.

What happens if I say I don't need a TV Licence?

Once you tell us you don't need a TV Licence, we will stop sending you letters. We may send a TV Licensing Officer to your home, to confirm you don't need a licence. We will then contact you again after 2 years, to check whether you still don't need a licence.

How do they know if you're watching TV without a license?

There are a number of ways we can find out. At the heart of our operation is the TV Licensing database of approximately 31 million home and business addresses, telling us which of these have TV Licences. All of our visiting officers have access to this database and will check whether or not you have a licence.

What happens if you watch TV without a license?

If TV Licensing believes you're watching ‘live TV' or using BBC iPlayer without a licence, enquiry officers may pay you a visit. They can't enter your home without permission, but can apply for a search warrant to do so. They may also use detection equipment such as vans and handheld detectors.

Which app Connect phone to TV?

For Android devices, you can use Google Cast for Screen mirroring. You Need To Know: The latest version of Google's App supports all Android devices running Android 4.4 or later. For iOS devices, you can use AirPlay Mirroring.