A guide to setting up your Connect TV.
Connect TV takes the hassle out of the setup process by guiding you through every step. In this guide, we will walk you through what to expect during the setup process. Whether you are a tech-savvy individual or a beginner, rest assured that Connect TV has you covered. Let's dive into the setup process together.
Ensure that you have all the necessary equipment ready before beginning the setup process. If you wish to use your smartphone or tablet for on-the-go viewing or as a remote control, make sure to have them nearby as well!
Setting up the equipment
Firstly check that you have the right equipment in the box. You should have the TV box itself, a remote, a HDMI cable, and power cable.
- Plug in the power cable for the tv box (F).
- Plug one end of your HDMI cable into Connect TV (C) and the other into your TV's HDMI port.
- If you are using an ariel for live tv, please plug in the ariel (A) so the box can scan for channels as you run through the set up.
- If you have a sound system you'd like to hook up its the Optical (B) and if you'd prefer to connect the TV box via ethernet cable please use the ethernet port (E).
- Put the batteries into the remote and you're ready to go!
Please note: if you are intending using the recording function on Connect TV, you must have a formatted USB flash drive or external hard drive set up to save these recordings to. Please plug it into the USB port (D). (You can skip this for now and do this step after set up if you don't have one just yet!)
Here's the description of each port on the Connect TV box:
- An Aerial Input port for Digital Terrestrial TV channels (Freeview)(A)
- An Optical Out port (for a Sound system)(B)
- A HDMI port to connect to the TV (C)
- A USB 2.0 port (for Recording storage)(D)
- An Ethernet port for Internet/network connectivity (E)
- A DC 12V Input power port (F)
Setting up Connect TV for use
Now all of the equipment is connected we're ready to start the set up.
- Turn the Connect TV box on by pressing the power button on the remote.
- You will have a set of instructions on your screen, you will be asked to press OK and then choose your preferred language.
- You'll then be prompted to choose your Network and connect Connect TV to your Wi-Fi. When you've chosen your Network, type in your password.
- Now it's connected to the internet you may find that your Connect TV will update and restart. If the light on the front flashes purple do not be alarmed as this is normal!
- Press OK to continue and the next step is Parental Controls, you must set a pin but then you can enable or disable this accordingly.
- The next step will be to Accept the Terms of Use and also a scan for TV channels.
Even if you don't have an aerial, you can still enjoy live TV and programs by using catch-up apps with your own login credentials. Keep in mind that you may still require a TV license for this and some apps might have subscription fees.
- Once you're through this page you'll have a prompt to download the Connect Fibre TV App on to your smart phone and pair it with your device!
- Once you've downloaded the app, pair your device with the code on screen by typing it into the Connect Fibre TV app on your smart phone.
- Once it's paired you'll now be able to use your phone as a remote control and also stream programs should you wish to and your Connect TV is ready!
- Select Let's go with the OK button and you will now be in main guide page where you'll have all of the available programs.
- If you do select any program on catch up it'll take you to the relevant app and prompt you to log in with your log in details for that app or you can watch Live TV channels available to you!
TIP - if the remote can't see the Connect TV box because its in a closed cupboard you'll not be able to change channel or navigate!