Jul 15 2015
Freesat and Humax have launched a new set-top box that supports the UK free-to-air satellite operator’s connected TV offering, Freetime. At a launch event in London this morning, Freesat and Humax unveiled the new HDR-1100S line of set-top box, describing it as the “most compact and affordable Freetime set-top box recorder to date.” Three models […]
Mar 2 2015
Set-top box supplier Humax has said it will be the first manufacturer to deliver the new Freeview Play connected TV service later this year. The Humax Freeview Play boxes will support HD content and feature built-in Wi-Fi for wireless broadband connectivity to access Freeview Play’s range of catch-up services, which includes BBC iPlayer, ITV Player, […]
Dec 22 2009
All owners of Humax Freesat HD receivers can join the BBC iPlayer beta now. Freesat made the decision after the access code was leaked on internet forums. Owners of the Humax Foxsat-HD zapper or HDR PVR can join the beta by plugging the receiver into their internet connection via its Ethernet port, pressing red, then […]
Oct 13 2008
Since the update from 1.00.13 to 1.00.15 a number of Humax HD customers have noticed a return of the lip-sync issue, most obvious on BBC HD. In a response to joinfreesat reader Derek, Humax have said: ‘ Over the past 1-2 weeks a number of customers have reported Lip-sync issues on the BBC HD channel. […]
Oct 7 2008
Humax has released a firmware update for its high definition Freesat set top box, Foxsat-HD. The update, which takes the firmware from HZPTSF 1.00.13 to 1.00.15, offers “performance enhancements” to MHEG – the technology used for interactive services on the platform – in high definition, and adds support for DDS – Display Definition Segment – […]
Sep 4 2007
The first officially-approved receivers for the Freesat service will come from Alba, Humax, Panasonic, and Sagem. The BBC and ITV will launch Freesat in early 2008 as an alternative to Freeview for those who can’t get digital TV via their aerial – currently about 27 per cent of the British population. With no subscription, it […]
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Sep 24 2022
ITV Hub will soon no longer be available on some Freesat devices
From the end of September the ITV Hub app will no longer be available on some Freesat devices. This is due to ITV working to deliver improvements and upgrade their app. The technology required to carry out these improvements is not supported by some older devices. The upgrade will bring improvements to the app such […]
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By Expat • Freesat, ITV • Tags: Freesat, Humax, ITV Hub