Why are some of my Foxtel channels not working?

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Refresh your internet connection by unplugging the power cable from the back of your modem and plugging it back in. Wait one minute, then turn off the device you’re using to watch Foxtel Now. Wait five seconds, then turn the device back on. Try to access the channel.

Why are free-to-air channels not working on Foxtel?

Check the channel is available through your TV aerial Some free-to-air channels aren’t available through Foxtel boxes. Check the free-to-air channels available on your iQ4. If the free-to-air channel isn’t listed as available for your location, you could connect your TV aerial directly to your TV.

Why is Foxtel showing no signal?

Rebooting the box and refreshing the cables from the wallplate to your box may help restore the satellite signal. Find the power point the Foxtel box is plugged into and turn it off at the wall. Refresh the signal cables at the Foxtel wallplate and at the back of the Foxtel box by: loosening the cables (turn left)

Why is ABC not on Foxtel?

If you have a cable box, you won’t be able to access the national ABC channel, but you can still access the local ABC feed through your box on channel 102. If you’re having issues accessing this channel, see Free-to-air troubleshooting.

How do I get my Foxtel channels back?

To re-scan the free-to-air channels:

Press Home on the Foxtel remote.
Scroll left to the Settings icon.
Select Terrestrial Settings and then Full Scan.
Select Begin Scan.
Scroll down to Local Channel Sources and press Select.

How do I reboot Foxtel?

To reset your Foxtel box Leave the power disconnected for at least 30 seconds. Plug the Foxtel power cord back in and switch the power on. Your Foxtel box should turn on and light up. The reboot process takes about three to six minutes and most of our boxes will automatically turn themselves back on.

Why are free-to-air channels not working?

First check that your TV is set to the correct Source or Input, try changing the Source or Input to AV, TV, Digital TV or DTV if you haven’t already. If your “No Signal” message is not due to incorrect Source or Input being selected, then it’s most likely caused by a set up or antenna fault.

How do you get free-to-air channels on Foxtel?

Free-to-air (FTA) availability and connections can vary depending on how your box is connected to receive your Foxtel channels.

iQ4 or iQ5 box connected via my home internet.
iQ5, iQ4 or iQ3 connected via satellite.
iQ3 connected via Telstra cable network.

How do I watch ABC on Foxtel?

Option 1: Connect via an antenna to watch your local ABC TV channel

Press the Home button on your Foxtel remote control.
Select Settings from the menu.
Select Terrestrial Settings and then Full Scan.
Select Begin Scan.
Once the scan has finished, select Customise Local Channels.
Select the local version of the ABC feed.

Why have my free-to-air channels disappeared?

As you may have experienced if you are a Free to Air satellite user, from time to time certain channels change frequency to allow for other channels to move on the platform, which means these channels will come up on the screen as no signal. There is no need to panic.

Where is reset button on Foxtel box?

Foxtel Now box start up issues

On the underneath of the box, locate the ‘reset’ button.
Using a ballpoint pen or paperclip, press down on the button for less than 4 seconds and release it to restart the box.
Click ‘Begin Test’ in the middle of the screen.

Does Foxtel have a problem with broadcast?

Since broadcast is available it hasn’t been a big problem, but now it seems to be spreading to the other Seven Network Channels. Just Seven Network, all the others are fine. I’ve rung Foxtel technical support, and they recommend re-starting the system from scratch, disconnecting the cable.

Is Foxtel’s Seven Network falling over?

What happens if Foxtel goes down?

During an outage, customers may experience a loss of signal, impacting access to Foxtel channels or the quality of channels (such as pixelation). If you’re affected by an outage, you may see one of the following error codes on your screen (select the error message you’re seeing for troubleshooting steps):

How do I check the signal strength of my Foxtel TV?

The Signal Strength is indicated on the bottom right of the screen for each Channel If it’s good, the problem is not related to your Foxtel installation or set up. Contact your non-Foxtel local TV/Antenna technician for further help. If the signal strength is low, go to Step 3.