Trying to stream channel 4 and itv

[Sony2215]

I can’t stream channel 4 or itv   I can’t use freeview so looks like I’ll be watching the paralympics on my Iplayer rather than my tv! 

[LightFoot]

Hi @Sony2215   The starting point for any request for help, is the full model number of your TV. It should start with KD or XR or K- for the 2024 models. Note for CH4 or ITVX you need YouView or Live TV and Catch Up enabled. You don't have to use them. For older models look under Sony Select.

[Sony2215]

I have SonyKE 55A8

i have live tv and catch up enabled but have no terrestrial signal so rely on Ch4 and Itv Apps. I’ve seen elsewhere that Sony doesn’t allow live stream on apps. It’s a joke 

[LightFoot]

Hi @Sony2215 

There is no "Live" on the ITVX version supplied with all Sony TVs (I don’t know about My4). Rightly or wrongly they assume you have a live feed by terrestrial or satellite.

If I was in your situation, I would add a streaming stick to my TV like Amazon Fire or Roku. I haven’t done any research, but do other TV manufacturers provide live streaming? It may be time to move to a different make as you find that your TV doesn’t meet your needs.

[Sony2215]

Iplayer streams live so no idea why the others don’t. I believe it’s peculiar to Sony so I made a bad call when I purchased.