Tag: Freeview Play
Freeview Play welcomes Welsh-language channel S4C
S4C is the latest channel player to launch on Freeview Play, giving 16 million homes on-demand access to the broadcaster’s Welsh language content for the first time. Viewers in Wales and across the UK will be able to watch a host of dramas, documentaries and sport on S4C Clic through their Freeview Play device. Freeview…
Android TV adds new Discover tab for personalised recommendations
Android TV has rolled out home screen updates to its interface for UK viewers on Freeview Play models. It claims the new Android TV interface makes it easier for viewers to explore the full range of content available and discover new favourites. A new Discover tab features personalised recommendations based on viewing history and interests,…
Freeview Play now available on LG Smart TVs
Freeview Play is now available on all 2021 LG Smart TVs allowing users to access the free digital TV network through their aerial and broadband network. As well as offering over 85 live channels, Freeview Play on LG's Smart TVs provides nine on-demand players; BBC iPlayer, ITV Hub, All 4, My5, UKTV Play, CBS CatchUp…
POP player launches on Freeview Play
POP Player is now available on the Freeview Play platform, enabling kids and families across the UK to watch their favourite POP, Tiny Pop and POP Max shows on-demand, whenever they want. POP Player is a free on-demand service, featuring children’s content aimed at 4-11-year olds. The line up includes Tiny Pop’s True and the…
BBC Sounds launches on Freeview Play
BBC Sounds has become the ninth content player to launch on Freeview Play, giving users access to over 80,000 hours of audio content, all for free. Music, radio and podcast fans can now enjoy BBC Sounds content directly from their Freeview Play device. With millions regularly listening to the radio via their TV, the new BBC…
1 in 2 Smart TVs are now Freeview Play enabled
Digital terrestrial service Freeview has announced that Freeview Play TVs now account for more than half of all Smart HD TV sales in the UK. In June, 55% of Smart HD TVs sold were Freeview Play enabled, a rise of 20 since January 2017, according to GfK Point of Sales Tracking survey. Launched less than…
Freeview launches “Freeview Play” for connected TV
Freeview has announced a new brand - Freeview Play - for its internet-connected TV services. Freeview Play will be launching later this year and will be the umbrella name used to describe all of the non-subscription TV services - such as iPlayer, ITV Player and 4oD. Just like YouView, viewers will be able to scroll…
