Freesat is a type of digital satellite TV service provided by the BBC and ITV, offering even more free channels than that available on Freeview. Freesat offers you 180+ channels to choose from including some HD versions of the same channel and some radio stations too. Freesat, which is now a popular satellite television service offers you some of the best free-to-air programs. Let’s learn more about How To Get More Channels On Freesat?
While Freesat offers its customers a good number of channels ranging from kids’ channel to relevant news channels including BBC and ITV, there is still a multitude of available channels which is not offered on Freesat yet. With the rise in the number of programs now and then, there are instances of consumers who want to add additional channels to their existing list. Although Freesat updates its entertainment platform very often in which its channel lists get updated, if you’re still wondering if you can add more channels on Freesat, then you’re reading at the right place. It might sound complicated at first, but if you follow these mentioned steps, it will be very easy and quick.
Steps to add more channels on Freesat:
1. A quick and complete scan of your Freesat channels:
Before you start with the steps of adding additional channels on Freesat, do a quick channel scan. We proceed with this step because the Freesat channels list tends to change every month. There are a few reasons why this channel list keeps on changing. Firstly it could be because the provider has stopped the transmission of that channel. Secondly, it could be that the provider has changed the process of the transmission, which means the channel might have been moved to a paid service. Sometimes performing a quick scan on your Freesat box adds new channels automatically. Follow the below-mentioned steps to complete a channel scan:
● Navigate the settings sections of your Freesat box.
● Choose Freesat channels
● After that click on channel scan and then begin channel scan.
● Wait until the process says “scanning complete” on the screen.
● Now after this manual channel scan, you will be able to see a list of available channels on your Freesat.
2. Preparation to add new channels:
The following steps will be successful and you are needed to do this only once. ● Press MENU and select option 2 ‘Settings’
● Once you’re done with your first step, down to ‘Show Non-Freesat Services‘ and select (by pressing OK) to ‘open’ the options, then go Down (arrow) to the option Yes and press OK again
● Select and confirm this tap.
● Now you will see a sub-menu, with confirmation on the right, select the set: yes option.
3. Understand your channel listing:
On Freesat, every channel is coded with a unique number, like 10817MHz for BBC One South. So it will be your responsibility to do a quick search about the specific tv satellite channel which you want to add to your list. You will have to note down the codes every time you will to add channels manually. The codes are assigned in a particular which you need to understand, the first set of digits is related to the program’s frequency. Then the second digits are the LNB polarization, which is followed by the symbol rate which tells your receiver how quickly the digital data is being sent.
4. Adding your channels:
For adding channels to your list you will have to open and tap on “add non-Freesat services”, and then the following options will be shown to you:
● Frequency
● Symbol rate
● LNB polarization
Next, you have to enter the required codes on the symbol rate tab. After this, you will be able to see a drop box of your desired program, if not, then you have entered the wrong LNB polarization code. The last step would be to control your remote by scanning the menu, pressing the right arrow, and adding the channels needed by you to your list.
Wait for a few seconds after performing all these steps and repeat the same process for adding more of your desired channels. At last press the exit button, and now you are good to go to enjoy your favorite channels. To remove unwanted channels, go to the channel you wish to remove and press right. You will be prompted to Enter Delete Code.
Conclusion:
Freesat provides you with excellent service and free access to your favorite and relevant satellite TV shows. Although the process might seem to be hectic if you follow the steps in a proper way you can add channels without any complications. I hope this article guides you and helps you in solving your queries.
Most frequently asked questions:
1. Can we hide channels on Freesat?
Yes as part of the parental control settings, Freesat provides you with an option where you can hide channels. The hidden channels will not be shown on your tv guide. 2. Can I have access to the non-Freesat mode?
Yes, Freesat allows you to have access to the non-Freesat mode, but choose this mode only to watch channels that are not included within the Freesat service, that is if you wish to watch free-to-air satellite channels.
3. Can I find programs by their genre?
Yes, you can find programs by their genre on Freesat by your remote. Press the list button on your remote and it will display a list of options of different genres including entertainment, dance, sports, news, lifestyle, kids, etc.
