How do I access Settings on the SmartVU?

To access Settings on your SmartVU, follow these steps:

  1. Go the Home Screen (you can do this by pressing the HOME button on your remote)
  2. Select the Cog wheel (at the top right of the Home Screen, next to the time)
  3. The Settings menu will appear.

Other FAQs

How do I get Freeview Streaming TV? I can't find the Streaming TV app... Can I get Freeview Streaming TV on an older TV? What channels does Freeview Streaming TV have? Can I watch Live TV? Can I record using the Freeview Streaming TV? How much data will I use? Does streaming have captions or subtitles? Can I watch On Demand with the Freeview Streaming app? Stream buffering, freezing or another stream related issues How do I set up the SmartVU? How do I update the Software Version on my SmartVU? What software version is running on my SmartVU?

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Network Status

UHF
All Good

UHF

UHF
Satellite
All Good - expect outages 7 & 8 March

Satellite

Planned outage 00:15-6am on Fri 7 Mar & Sat 8 Mar: Satellite channels will be off air as New Zealand satellite operators carry out satellite testing.

If you've lost Sky Open (ch15), eden+1 (ch18), Bravo+1 (ch9) and Al Jazeera (ch20), please see here.

Satellite
Streaming
All Good

Streaming TV

Streaming
EPG
All Good

EPG

EPG

Note: The UHF and Satellite network status info is provided directly by transmission providers and broadcasters.

Network Status

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