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ITV 2/3/4 HD in Aerial Mode

g1zmondo — Sat, 05 Nov 2022 01:00:07 GMT

I recently signed up to BT TV with a view to it replacing sky. I have a good aerial signal and broadband connection so I would prefer to use in aerial mode so that I can record up to 4 channels at once but don’t understand why I have to lose some HD channels at the same time.

I get that in internet mode there’s less freeview channels if they can’t be provided via internet, but when I’m in aerial mode I don’t understand why the extra HD channels that are not available via freeview like ITV2 HD, ITV3 HD etc. can’t still be provided over the internet?

I know this would be providing channels by aerial and internet, but this is what’s happening anyway as the Now subscription and BT Sport channels are via the internet anyway.

Does anyone know whether these channels will be provided in future? Or if they will be available when the new ITVX app is launched?

Re: ITV 2/3/4 HD in Aerial Mode

Brucemeister5 — Sat, 05 Nov 2022 07:57:04 GMT

Although I haven’t seen an official announcement, ITVX app is expected to launch on 10th November. All of ITV’s services will be available on there “ in better quality” according to an article I read recently. I’m not sure if that equates to full HD or not.

Re: ITV 2/3/4 HD in Aerial Mode

Anonymous — Sat, 05 Nov 2022 20:26:42 GMT

From what I have gained from this forum, the HD channels take up too much bandwidth on Freeview. Therefore it's not possible to have HD version as a standalone channel. As all HD bandwidth has been allocated,

Extra HD Channels Only available via IP mode.

Re: ITV 2/3/4 HD in Aerial Mode

Anonymous — Sun, 06 Nov 2022 09:09:05 GMT

@Brucemeister5wrote:
Although I haven’t seen an official announcement, ITVX app is expected to launch on 10th November. All of ITV’s services will be available on there “in better quality” according to an article I read recently. I’m not sure if that equates to full HD or not.

It does mean full HD, although live streaming of channels is not included on some connected devices/TVs and some content isn't available to watch on a stream rather than live broadcast.

Live TV on ITVX

BT TV is an included device in the list for anyone wondering, apart from first generation YouView boxes.

Standard pricing for ITVX Premium, which you need to remove ads, enable downloads and get Britbox included, is going to be £5.99 per-month or £59.99 annually.

Re: ITV 2/3/4 HD in Aerial Mode

g1zmondo — Sun, 06 Nov 2022 23:07:28 GMT

Thanks for the messages guys. Looks like the new ITV app should provide live streaming of the ITV HD channels, will have to wait an see.

But ideally I would just like there to be an aerial plus internet mode where you get all the freeview channels via the aerial and but also the extra HD channels you get in the internet mode via the WiFi.

Re: ITV 2/3/4 HD in Aerial Mode

gomezz — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 11:00:21 GMT

You can always use a second Freeview PVR for aerial broadcasts while using the Youview box in internet mode.

Re: ITV 2/3/4 HD in Aerial Mode

SRB — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 13:42:59 GMT

If still within your cancellation period - you could look instead at one the newer Freeview/Freesat Boxes, which does allow a mix of over IP and Over the Air channels.

Re: ITV 2/3/4 HD in Aerial Mode

Anonymous — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 13:41:52 GMT

@Brucemeister5wrote:
Although I haven’t seen an official announcement, ITVX app is expected to launch on 10th November.

Confirmed as 8th December launch.

https://www.itv.com/presscentre/press-releases/itvx-uks-freshest-streaming-service-launch-8th-december#

Re: ITV 2/3/4 HD in Aerial Mode

Brucemeister5 — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 14:01:02 GMT

10th November was anticipated by some on another forum as the launch date as it happens to be when the current ITV Hub ts&cs are updated. As current subscribers to Britbox (but not ITV Hub) we’re looking forward to the launch as we’ll get the best of both worlds for the same price we’re paying at the moment.

Re: ITV 2/3/4 HD in Aerial Mode

Anonymous — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 20:02:12 GMT

ITVX launch delayed until 8th December

7 November 2022

The service will launch with over 10,000 hours of content in HD and live streaming of the final stages of the FIFA Men’s World Cup.

ITV’s new streaming service ITVX will launch a month later than ITV bosses previously indicated. Ahead of the launch on Thursday 8th December, the ITVX app will begin rolling out across devices and platforms.

Looks like will have to wait a bit longer.

HD but No UHD.

Re: ITV 2/3/4 HD in Aerial Mode

Brucemeister5 — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 21:46:23 GMT

According to what I’ve read on another forum, although it will be full HD, it will be 25 fps. That’s not good enough for watching fast moving live sport imho. If you subscribe to Sky Sports via NOW without adding Boost you only get 25 fps. With Boost you get 50 fps.

Re: ITV 2/3/4 HD in Aerial Mode

SoupDragon57 — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 14:35:37 GMT

@g1zmondo I've raised this question before. @DarrenDev suggested this was technically challenging. I think the preference is to get more channels delivered via IP. These kind of issues are usually contractual challenges.

Re: ITV 2/3/4 HD in Aerial Mode

zulu17 — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 18:25:34 GMT

The ITVX app has replaced ITV Hub on some devices today - not clear when BT TV/Youview devices will be updated.

Re: ITV 2/3/4 HD in Aerial Mode

biohazardx9 — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 06:46:16 GMT

@zulu17 apparently its so that when on launch day it will be ready. The britbox side of the system won't be live until the 8th.

I suspect bt will have it in time. We have 2 weeks to get it on boxes until the 8th.