Why is my TV Pixelating on certain channels?

If your TV picture is breaking up, cutting in and out, or pixelating (looks like everything is a bunch of squares), then you probably are experiencing a weak signal. Check all of the connections from the wall to your cable box and from the cable box to your TV to ensure that all connections are tight.

Why are some of my Freeview channels pixelated?

There’s nothing more annoying than interference, picture drop-out, pixelation, or the Freeview red dot when watching your favourite TV show. When you see these kinds of problem, this is normally because your Freeview receiver isn’t getting a strong clean signal.

Why is my TV reception bad all of a sudden?

The cable connecting your TV and the set-top box might be having issues. The connecting ends of these cables or the ports they are connected to may have been damaged or otherwise not working as intended. There can also be issues with the set-top box itself that causes it to stop sending signals to the TV.

Why is my Freeview picture breaking up?

If possible, try with another cable, in case the cable or connector is faulty. You should get the strongest signal from the transmitter your aerial is pointing towards. Some Freeview reception problems are due to the receiver not using the best signal.

How do I fix pixelated channels?

Reset the TV box

  1. Power off the TV box.
  2. Detach the power cable from the back of the unit, and from the wall outlet or power bar.
  3. Wait 30 seconds and then reconnect the power cable to the unit and the power source.
  4. Wait up to 2 minutes for the TV box to reboot.
  5. Power on your TV box and test it again.

Why do I keep losing signal on my TV antenna?

A: The reason the signal goes in and out is most likely due to “multipath issues.” When a TV signal travels, it bounces off things it hits (such as mountains and high buildings), and those bounces can reach your antenna, confusing your TV’s tuner.

What does it mean when a TV channel is scrambled?

Once you select the channel to watch it, you will see the message “scrambled channel”. This means that it is impossible to watch the channel if you have not subscribed to the pay-TV package. The subscription-only channels are only accessible to the customers of the pay-TV companies.

How can I improve TV reception?

Steps to Improve TV Antenna Reception

  1. Remove obstacles. Remove obstacles, if possible.
  2. Check and replace antenna connections.
  3. Run a channel scan.
  4. Use a rotor.
  5. Move the antenna.
  6. Use a signal amplifier.
  7. Use a distribution amplifier for multiple TVs or use a separate antenna for each TV.
  8. Get an attenuator.