Catch Up Tv

[malana3]

When I purchased my Sony Smart TV about one year ago, one of the features I wanted was to be able to call back programmes I had been unable to watch. I was aware that, at that time, only BBC and Channel 5 would be available but I was assured that ITV channels would be obtainable "shortly". To date ITV remains unobtainable, can any ABer explain to me what is going on please.

[Postdog]

I have a Samsung smart tv and have this option. It is however via an "app" and if yours is similar, then perhaps you have to download and install it.

[Buenchico]

It's possible that Sony didn't sell a sufficient quantity of that model of TV set to make it worth them purchasing the rights to stream ITV Player to it.

Many people don't realise that manufacturers have to pay for people who've bought their TV sets to be able to access 'smart' services. Several manufacturers have been criticised for withdrawing support for particular apps on their TVs only a year or two after purchase. (i.e. the manufacturer has stopped paying ITV, YouTube, or whoever, for the right to send data to the app on a particular model of TV, so their customers lose that service). It's possible that Sony decided not to pay to activate the ITV Player on your TV in the first place.

However, as Postdog says, it might simply be that you've not got the relevant app on your TV, requiring you to download it.

Phone Sony Uk Support on 0207 365 2810 (M-F, 0900-1800) for a definitive answer.

Alternatively, simply pay £9.99 for a Now TV Box to get BBC iPlayer, ITV Player, 4oD and Demand 5, together with YouTube, etc. (You don't need to buy any of the 'packages' that are on offer. You get the services I've mentioned without any further payment):
http://www.nowtv.com/box

[hc4361]

The tv manufacturers purchase licences or do deals with the tv companies use the catch up facilities.

Be aware this can be withdrawn at any time after you have bought your television