If you haven’t already gone digital you will need to first consider how many TVs you have and how many you want to continue watching after switchover. You will not be able to watch television on any you choose not to convert after switchover.
If you like to record, you should consider converting your TV with a digital TV recorder (known as a DTR), that will allow you to record one channel while you watch another as well as pause live TV.
Almost any TV can be converted with a digital box, even a black and white one so there is no need to buy a new TV unless you want to.
Most digital boxes connect to a TV using a SCART cable. If you do not have a SCART socket on the back of your TV you will need to ask for a digital box with a built in RF modulator.
If you do decide to get a new TV, make sure it carries the ‘digital tick’. The ‘digital tick’ means that it is designed to continue working after the switchover.
Video and DVD recorders will continue to playback and record after switchover, however, most won’t be able to record one channel while you are watching another.
The simplest way to do this is to get a digital TV recorder such as Sky+, V+ or Freeview+. If you ask for a digital TV recorder with a twin tuner, it will also convert your TV.
A digital TV recorder allows you to record one channel while you watch another and record a whole series at the touch of a button. Watch this help video on recording to find out how.
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