Itv Hub Ending

[KUSTARD]

Just got an email saying the ITV Hub is being removed from my freeview device in September. Has anyone got a clue what this is about?

[davebro]

email from whom?

[davebro]

The 4 & 5 catchups are no longer available on my (elderly) Samsung Smart TV. I bought an Amazon Firestick so I can still get them if required.

[KUSTARD]

Davebro it's from the ITV Consumer Company with an address in London

[davebro]

it seems odd - have you had previous dealing with them, how did they get your email address? Is it asking you to do anything - click a link maybe?

[davebro]

https://www.freeview.co.uk/help/service-updates/itv-hub-app-changes-freeview-play

[davebro]

I think that's why I lost 4 & 5 catchups - - my TV no longer supported the changed technology.

[gingejbee]

It's really not difficult to get the info on this...just search "ITV Hub ending" to see who is affected.

[barry1010]

It's nowt to do with your tv
https://www.ladbible.com/entertainment/itv-hub-is-being-shut-down-by-the-end-of-this-year-20220616

[Maydup]

Its being closed down and replaced by a paid subscription service.

[gingejbee]

No, barry...there are two separate issues.
The OP's question does not relate to the upcoming launch later in the year of ITVX.

[gingejbee]

No, maydup...that's not right either (if anybody cares to find out the real story, it's all freely available)

[Maydup]

As its all so easy gingejee, why not just post the answer to the question?

[davebro]

Sounds like another carp idea - I won't be partaking, Guess I'll just have to forgo the delights of Ant & Dec!

[gingejbee]

^because, maydup, the answer to the OP's question isn't that easy to explain in a sentence...which is why it's sensible to search for the answer oneself.

[douglas9401]

ITV Hub, if ever an organisation was crying out for a spokesman...

[KUSTARD]

Oh well. All as clear as mud then!!!! Don’t know where they got my email address Dave but it’s my husband’s address and I can’t ask him about it cos sadly he isn’t with us any longer. Not to worry I survived before the ITV hub and will no doubt survive after it!!!

[barry1010]

Kustard, one of you will have registered to use ITV Hub using that email address

[douglas9401]

Indeed, no need for any hubbub.

[barry1010]

Kustard, if you have a smart tv and a compatible tablet, desktop pc or phone you can still access ITV Hub online (until the service ends) and 'cast' it to your tv. It works very well

[mjwman]

In a nutshell:
You got an email because your husband had registered to watch ITV hub as with BBCiPlayer etc.
Some devices cannot support the new version which promises more content and security (for them). So this was a heads up to that effect.
Most TVs should be ok but some Humax recorders that have it incorporated and some other TVs may not be compatible.
Change is inevitable and one we readily accept with our phones.
If your TV becomes incompatible then a plug in Amazon Firestick has it and is a cheap fix.