Do smart TVs need a freeview signal to work ?

[JensenBreck]

hello,

I've just bought a Toshiba 24W3753DB smart TV with the specific need to watch iplayer, All4 etc without having to plug my tablet into the TV as I did with my old TV. I can't get any of these services to work despite having a direct internet connection plugged in to the TV. I've phoned Toshiba and they say I can't get these channels unless I have a direct aerial connection plugged into the Tv and can receive freeview. Now I live in a country area and long ago got a satellite dish and freesat box as there was little or no analogue or digital signal available. So even though I've now plugged the old aerial back in and done a scan , there are no channels detected.



Please help.
Thanks!


I didn't find the right solution from the Internet.





References:
https://www.avforums.com/threads/do-smart-tvs-need-a-freeview-signal-to-work.2129223/




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