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BT TV Box Pro - Change to IP Mode

JoRo — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 19:50:18 GMT

My Pro Box currently receives a signal via an aerial as well as Wi-Fi. I understand the box can be set up to receive all channels via the broadband but I am having difficulty locating the instructions on how I should go about changing the settings. (I'm sure I've seen something on this but I can't remember where!)

Will someone be kind enough to point me in the right direction, please.

Also, is there any downside to changing from aerial/ip mode to ip only mode?

As always, I am grateful for any advice.

Re: BT TV Box Pro - Change to IP Mode

StewM — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 19:56:00 GMT

Hi @JoRo

Have a look at the Pro Box set up video.

There is also a link to show you what channels are available using broadband only.

Stew

Re: BT TV Box Pro - Change to IP Mode

Caher — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 23:21:51 GMT

All I did was unplug the aerial and go through the set up.

Re: BT TV Box Pro - Change to IP Mode

ozsat — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 04:29:26 GMT

For me the only major downside in switching to IP mode - is you loose some channels like That's TV and Talking Pictures.

@JoRowrote:
Also, is there any downside to changing from aerial/ip mode to ip only mode?
As always, I am grateful for any advice.

Re: BT TV Box Pro - Change to IP Mode

Weerab1983 — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 07:49:15 GMT

They did say that more channels would be added, but there has been very little change.

Great Movies are now on Samsung TV I believe, but don't know if they are negotiating for more channels.

EE are apparently taking over the TV service, but we will wait and see.

There was a mod that would give subtle hints, but there is nothing now until it happens.

Re: BT TV Box Pro - Change to IP Mode

garybs29 — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 11:03:27 GMT

@Weerab1983wrote:
EE are apparently taking over the TV service, but we will wait and see.

It's not a takeover it's a change of name/branding from BT to EE

Re: BT TV Box Pro - Change to IP Mode

Weerab1983 — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 12:03:56 GMT

@garybs29 according to another post by a mod, they have seen EEs plans for the TV service, so I think its a bit more of a rebranding, but who knows what's in store!

Re: BT TV Box Pro - Change to IP Mode

JoRo — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 16:32:47 GMT

Thank you @StewM @Weerab1983 @ozsat @Caher

I appreciated your replies.

I followed the instructions in the video but the option I was given was just to change the wi-fi. I'm wondering if my box has not received the software update. Also, I'm now having second thoughts about it if I will lose some channels.

I think I may have to remove the aerial and do a system reboot to make it work according to something else I read online. Anyway, I shall think about these things!

Thank you all, once again.

Re: BT TV Box Pro - Change to IP Mode

Les-Gibson — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 16:56:16 GMT

The IP channel list can be found at Internet mode free to air channel guide | BT Help

To enter IP mode you will have to disconnect the aerial from the box and do a factory reset, this will require you to follow the setup process again during which you will be given a choice of aerial or IP mode.

Re: BT TV Box Pro - Change to IP Mode

JoRo — Sat, 22 Apr 2023 23:56:13 GMT

Thank you for your reply. You’ve helped me to make a final decision.

The IP mode excludes several channels the wife and I enjoy watching. Also, we would not be able to watch the BBC regional news which is not yet transmitted in HD.

I shall stick with what I have.

I am grateful to all who have taken the time to advise me. At least I now know what to do if the channel list becomes more comprehensive.

Re: BT TV Box Pro - Change to IP Mode

ozsat — Sun, 23 Apr 2023 07:33:14 GMT

All BBC1 regions are now in HD in the IP mode and Freeview is due to have HD in all areas by the end of this week - but some local studios are still SD.

@JoRowrote:
Thank you for your reply. You’ve helped me to make a final decision.

The IP mode excludes several channels the wife and I enjoy watching. Also, we would not be able to watch the BBC regional news which is not yet transmitted in HD.
I shall stick with what I have.

I am grateful to all who have taken the time to advise me. At least I now know what to do if the channel list becomes more comprehensive.