Freeview watchers warned some TV channels may stop working today – affected households advised NOT to rescan boxes
FREEVIEW users have been warned that some TV channels may stop working today - affected households are advised not to rescan their boxes.
The company confirmed that serious disruption may affect some users because of the weather conditions across the UK.
A band of high pressure has disrupted TV signals, causing issues with broadcasts beaming directly into living rooms.
Users affected by the disruption will find their screens pixelated, scrambled and not displaying the usual pin-sharp image.
"Freeview viewers across parts of England and Wales could see some disruption to their TV reception between Friday 30th August and Sunday 1st September," Freeview said.
"This is due to high pressure which could disrupt the TV signals which Freeview uses."
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Unfortunately, users can't fix the issue themselves, as Freeview advises against retuning their devices.
Freeview said: "You are advised not to retune your TV during this time - reception will be restored once the high pressure passes."
The glitch reportedly occurs several times throughout the year and is frustrating for those constantly affected.
The BBC explained that high pressure leads to your transmitter receiving a weaker signal.
Users with an internet-connected telly can still watch TV live and on-demand content via Freeview Play and by using apps such as iPlayer and ITVX.
These services aren't affected by the high pressure because they stream content on the web.
Alternatively, users can watch entertainment via Freeview's mobile app.
The service is available to download for free from the Apple app store and Google Play.
Lastly, to avoid disruption viewers can switch to Freeview's new service, Freely.
This was recently launched and offers fully live and on-demand content without needing an aerial.
The service is already built into a range of new televisions and isn't affected by weather-related reception issues.
It comes after millions of Sky and Freeview users lost two channels from their TVs in the latest shake-up to hit screens.
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