Can I get Freeview Streaming TV on an older TV?

You don’t need a new TV to get Freeview Streaming TV. You can simply purchase a SmartVU device which will provide the app, along with access to various other apps, like Netflix, YouTube, TVNZ+, and ThreeNow.

Other FAQs

How do I get Freeview Streaming TV? I can't find the Streaming TV app... What channels does Freeview Streaming TV have? Can I watch Live TV? Can I record using the Freeview Streaming TV? How much data will I use? Does streaming have captions or subtitles? Can I watch On Demand with the Freeview Streaming app? Stream buffering, freezing or another stream related issues How do I set up the SmartVU? How do I access Settings on the SmartVU? How do I update the Software Version on my SmartVU? What software version is running on my SmartVU?

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Network Status

UHF
All Good

Some channels have moved, more info here.

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Satellite
All Good - expect outages 7 & 8 March

Channel changes planned for April, see here for more info.

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Streaming
All Good

Some channels have moved, more info here.

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EPG
All Good
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Note: The UHF and Satellite network status info is provided directly by transmission providers and broadcasters.

Network Status

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