What connections do you need for Freeview?

Do all set top Freeview boxes use a HDMI cable connection?

Asked by Joyce on 19th May 2023
Expert Trade Answers
"You need a Freeview Digital TV aerial either fitted externally on chimney or side of house or depending on how good the signal is in your area one can be fitted in loft"
Answered on 19th May 2023 - Member since Jan 2023 - report
"For freeview television you need a digital aerial this can either be mounted on your roof or in the loft.

Or you can use a small satellite dish to get freesat but you would need a compatible tv or freesat box for this option."
Answered on 19th May 2023 - Member since Feb 2021 - report
"Hi

All current models of UK Freeview set top boxes have an HDMI output however if you are lucky you may find a second hand one that has a SCART Output."
Answered on 26th Jul 2023 - Member since Jul 2020 - report
"All new ones do and also some have an AV out for use with Scart/phono. Manhattan Freeview boxes have both I believe."
Answered on 19th May 2023 - Member since Feb 2022 - report
"If you have a really old Freeview box , this might have a scart connection, other than this . All set top boxes will use a hdmi connection cable"
Answered on 19th May 2023 - Member since Mar 2023 - report
"most if not all devices nowdays will have hdmi available if not theres always converters"
Answered on 1st Aug 2023 - Member since Jun 2020 - report
"Some Freeview boxes don't come with an HDMI lead, but they are available from most electrical retailers however this is not the case with some of them."
Answered on 6th Aug 2023 - Member since Aug 2023 - report
"HD cable and search all new list and have to be very good signal from aerials to get good signals nide to check from aerial one the roof"
Answered on 7th Jan 2024 - Member since Oct 2023 - report
"Hiya, most freeview boxs have hdmi connection as well as av ports and some older boxes have a scart connection"
Answered on 19th May 2023 - Member since Mar 2020 - report
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