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Samsung UE49MU7000

PawelK
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Hello. Just bought this model but upon looking at available online product specifications I couldn't see any mention of built in Freeview. Is it possible even if it's a decent model and has a freesat built in?
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  • Head_The_Ball
    Head_The_Ball Posts: 4,067 Forumite
    edited 24 November 2017 at 7:38PM
    Does it have an aerial socket?

    If yes, then it can presumably receive freeview.

    Edit: According to Google it is Freeview enabled.

    See the box on the right hand side.
  • wongataa
    wongataa Posts: 2,755 Forumite
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    All televisions sold in the UK can receive free to air digital TV transmissions. This has been true for many many years. Some can additionally receive free to air satellite transmissions.
  • Gloomendoom
    Gloomendoom Posts: 16,551 Forumite
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    As above. Our Samsung has an aerial and satellite F connector.
  • Lincoln_Imp
    Lincoln_Imp Posts: 2,518 Forumite
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    They are all apps nowadays on the newer smart tv`s (BBC Iplayer ..ITV Hub ..UKPlay etc etc)

    My LG connects up to them via wifi on what they call Freeview play
    Guessing the Samsung does something similar
    Have a nice day :)
  • PawelK
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    Thanks all but no answer is actually giving me certainty. I hope you are right and it is built in already but it was strange to me as when reviewing dozen of other makes and models, specification always states whether there is a freeview built in or freeview hd. This one didnt but will try to find again online.
  • WaywardDriver
    WaywardDriver Posts: 546 Forumite
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    According to Which has Freeview and Freeview HD.
  • RumRat
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    As you've already bought it, plug it in, try it and you will be certain..;)
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  • System
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    PawelK wrote: »
    Thanks all but no answer is actually giving me certainty. I hope you are right and it is built in already but it was strange to me as when reviewing dozen of other makes and models, specification always states whether there is a freeview built in or freeview hd. This one didnt but will try to find again online.

    Given that the last analogue TV transmitter got turned off half a decade ago what makes you think that Samsung would sell a post 2012 TV to the UK market without a Freeview tuner?
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  • agrinnall
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    PawelK wrote: »
    Thanks all but no answer is actually giving me certainty.


    Post #2 seems to be pretty definitive, what more certainty would you like?
  • Robisere
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    Downloaded Manual:
    http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/201711/20171113111640660/ENG_KTMDVBEUL-3.0.4_171031.2.pdf

    Samsung Live Chat - ask them.
    http://www.samsung.com/uk/tvs/uhd-mu7000/UE49MU7000TXXU/

    Google is your friend.
    I think this job really needs
    a much bigger hammer.
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