Setting up your TV can be a daunting task, especially if you’re not familiar with the process. Whether you have a box that comes from your cable company or satellite TV, want to set up a streaming device, or have no box and want to hook up an antenna or the cables straight from your wall, we’ve got you covered. In this guide, we’ll show you how to set up any TV, including 4K TV, in three easy-to-follow steps.
Step One: Connecting a Box
If you’re connecting a box, make sure you have a high-speed HDMI cable. Connect one end of the HDMI wire to the port on the back of your box and the other end to one of the available HDMI ports on the back of your TV. If your TV is 4K, you must use a high-speed rated HDMI cable. Avoid plugging into the port labeled arc because that is for sound systems. Verify the port you’re plugging into is a 4K enabled port.
Step Two: No Box Set Up
If you do not have a box and you’re simply connecting an over-the-air antenna or connecting straight to a cable TV outlet on your wall, you want to gather up a coaxial cable. Connect the coax to the back of your antenna or connect it to an active cable TV outlet. Then, connect the other end of your cable to the threaded connector on the back of your TV that’s labeled cable or antenna. Make sure that center pin in the coaxial cable goes into the hole.
Step Three: Switch to HDMI Input
With your TV turned on and your box turned on (if applicable), switch to the HDMI input on your TV using the input or source button on your TV remote that came with your TV. Your TV image should now appear.
If you’ve followed these steps, you have successfully set up your TV! If you want to add a sound bar or hook up gaming consoles or your home theater, you can quickly do that as well. Initiating a channel scan on your TV using the remote control that came with your TV can take up to 10 minutes, but once it’s complete, you’ll automatically see a television picture appear on your display.
We hope this beginner’s guide on how to set up a TV in the UK has been helpful to you. By following these simple steps, you can enjoy your favourite shows and movies in no time.