Benefits of Freeview approved products

We recommend buying Freeview approved products. While Freeview does not manufacture any of the hardware required to receive Freeview services, we rigorously test and accredit products to ensure that they:

  • are easy to install
  • automatically scan for new channels when they launch
  • have the ability to access interactive TV content as it becomes available
  • 8-day Freeview onscreen listings guide - the Freeview Guide, only available with a Freeview-approved receiver
  • capable of receiving over-the-air software upgrades
  • come with a warranty/service guarantee and support
  • parental control