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Freeview Bilsdale Update – 2nd Sep 2021

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Freeview has just updated the latest advice for viewers affected by the Bilsdale transmitter fire.  You can read the full update on their service update article.  WHAT’S NEW? More channels are now available to some viewers taking a signal from Eston Nab and Arncliffe Wood. Please see the service update for full details. Freeview has [...]read moreFreeview Bilsdale Update – 2nd Sep 2021

Bilsdale Update – Delay to the planned temporary transmitter at Bilsdale

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Freeview has just updated their service update on the latest information and guidance for viewers affected by the Bilsdale transmitter fire. Since 11th August, engineers have been able to restore some channels to around 400,000 households by installing temporary transmitter towers at Eston Nab and Arncliffe Wood and also re-configuring relays in the area. As [...]read moreBilsdale Update – Delay to the planned temporary transmitter at Bilsdale

Upcoming changes to Now 70′ & 80’s on 25th August 2021

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The following channel changes will be taking place on Freeview on Wednesday 25th August: Now 70’s & 80’s are moving home Now 80’sis moving to channel 76 Now 70’sis moving to channel 75 There will be changes to coverage for Now 70’s resulting in loss of coverage outside the Manchester area and Now 80’s resulting in [...]read moreUpcoming changes to Now 70′ & 80’s on 25th August 2021

Ring Professional Programme

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  Have you installed a Ring Smart doorbell or looking to do so.  You may not be aware but Ring provide a Professional Programme just for installers of smart home products. The aim of the programme is to support the education of professional installers for Ring products which covers their full range of home security [...]read moreRing Professional Programme

Phone contract ended, what should you do next?

Phone contract ended, what should you do next? Phone contracts can last 12 months, 24 in a lot of cases, but what options do you have when your phone contract ends? It is important to ensure you know when your contract is due to end.  Some providers don’t tell you and you could end up [...]read morePhone contract ended, what should you do next?

What do I need in a laptop?

What do I need in a Laptop? Buying a new laptop can be confusing, with the number of laptops available, the difference in costs and understanding what you need.  It is worth having a think about what you want to use your laptop for, day to day tasks, work, etc.  Also think about your budget [...]read moreWhat do I need in a laptop?

Freeview Bilsdale Transmitter Update

Freeview

Freeview has just updated the latest advice for viewers affected by the Bilsdale transmitter fire.  You can read the full update on our service update article.  The latest includes updated advice for viewers in the following areas: Viewers in and around Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Stockton-on-Tees, Redcar, Thornaby-on-Tees and Billingham Switch on your TV and you should [...]read moreFreeview Bilsdale Transmitter Update

Do I need a smart doorbell?

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Smart doorbells are becoming more and more popular and with many more choices on the market than ever.  Is it just a trend or do you need one?  They are encouraged to enhance your home security and help you manage deliveries, so you never miss one again. Smart doorbells or sometimes known as video doorbells, [...]read moreDo I need a smart doorbell?

Smart Home Building Awards 2021

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Along with the EI Live! show returning this September, so does the Smart Home Building Awards which will be held the evening of the 29th September at The Village Hotel in Farnborough. The awards have always been committed to rewarding excellence and is purely for the AV and Smart Building Sectors. Due to the effects [...]read moreSmart Home Building Awards 2021

What will your customers be looking for?

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Smart home technology is becoming more and more widely used. Most households have at least one form of smart technology in their home but which technology is going to be the most wanted over the coming years. Energy management – this part of smart home technology is expected to grow globally by 29.9% during 2021 [...]read moreWhat will your customers be looking for?