Created: February 1, 2023

How do i rescan the IQ box to pick up all the free to air channels

Last Edit: February 1, 2023
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Anton Khomyk
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Hello, thank you for using Howly. I’ll be happy to help you out! May I ask your name?
Customer Reply
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Anton Khomyk
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Nice to meet you, *****!
Do you use IQ4 box?
Customer Reply
sorry no idea. i was just sent an IQ box
Anton Khomyk
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Do you know how to open Settings?
Customer Reply
no... there were very little instructions that came with the new box. that is why i am asking
Anton Khomyk
Anton Khomyk Tech Expert & Writer
Do you see the gear in the upper left corner of the home screen?
Customer Reply
sorry, i went back and had a look at the email that was sent a few weeks ago and it says it is a IQ5 box...does that mean anything to you>
Anton Khomyk
Anton Khomyk Tech Expert & Writer
Yes, thank you for the information!
Customer Reply
yes i had a look at the corner you suggested, and found the gear logo.
Anton Khomyk
Anton Khomyk Tech Expert & Writer
Great!
Can you choose and click it?
Customer Reply
yes - done
Anton Khomyk
Anton Khomyk Tech Expert & Writer
👍
Do you see the 'Terrestrial Settings' ?
Customer Reply
yes
Anton Khomyk
Anton Khomyk Tech Expert & Writer
Click on it, please
Customer Reply
actually it says Terrestial Channels - is that the same thing?
Anton Khomyk
Anton Khomyk Tech Expert & Writer
Yes
Let me know when you click this button😇
Customer Reply
ok have clicked on it...and there are three options...which one do you want me to click on?
Anton Khomyk
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Do you see ' Full Scan' ?
Customer Reply
yes.
Anton Khomyk
Anton Khomyk Tech Expert & Writer
Excellent!
Click on it, then select Begin Scan.
The iQ5 will perform a scan for free-to-air signals, which may take up to two minutes to complete.
Customer Reply
ok have started the scan
Anton Khomyk
Anton Khomyk Tech Expert & Writer
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Keep me posted and let me know if it's done!
Customer Reply
done
Anton Khomyk
Anton Khomyk Tech Expert & Writer
Everything worked out?
Customer Reply
the screen has 2 options now...but it does say the 27 local channels have been added. Can i close it now?
Anton Khomyk
Anton Khomyk Tech Expert & Writer
Could you describe what two options are there?
It would help us!
Customer Reply
Customise local channels and Scan again
Anton Khomyk
Anton Khomyk Tech Expert & Writer
Got it, thanks
Please close it and check if everything is working.
Customer Reply
OK
Anton Khomyk
Anton Khomyk Tech Expert & Writer
:)
Customer Reply
sorry....but how do i select the close button
OK i hit the Foxtel button ' looks like it is now OK
Anton Khomyk
Anton Khomyk Tech Expert & Writer
There should have been a button at the bottom left that would have indicated closing
Customer Reply
OK just checked have the local channels i wanted
thanks for your help.
Anton Khomyk
Anton Khomyk Tech Expert & Writer
Sure, you're welcome!
Is there anything else I can do for you today?
Customer Reply
no - all good thanks.
Anton Khomyk
Anton Khomyk Tech Expert & Writer
*****, I am so pleased to see your issue got resolved!
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