A lot of new age smart TVs, LCD, LED, OLED, Ultra slim and indeed all Smart TVs now come with in-built features which enables the user to view satellite TV channels or Digital Terrestrial TV channels. This is made possible by a new technology which incorperate smart interactive Television features with Digital satellite and Terrestrial TV signal decoding softwares.
However, there has been a lot of complains that many users of this new technology smart TV find it difficult to activate and make use of this value added satelite and terrestrial TV decoding systems. In this publication, I shall throw more light on how to activate your satellite TV or Digital Terrestrial TV built into your smart TV.
Firstly, when you purchase a smart TV with an in-built cable or satellite TV channel system, you need to find out if the technology brand or the signal service provider are available in your area. For example, an LED smart TV with an in-built DSTV channel system will work around anywhere within Nigeria because the entire Nigerian skyspace has been covered by the DSTV satellite TV signal provider. Therefore, if you are not sure that the satellite TV branch is available within your area, you may need to contact an expert or dealer around your locality to verify.
Having verified the availabilty of the Digital satellite or Terrestrial TV signal in your area, you are ready to move to the next stage. most smart TVs already have in-built signal capturing devices for the digital terrestrial TV. for the satellite TVs examples: DSTV, MyTV and others, they will require a satellite dish properly installed as prescribed by the service provider. this is necessary because the technical process of the digital satellite TV signal transmission and reception in this present time can only be possible by series of well alligned angle interferences and smart LNB capture.
Whether a Satelite or a Cable or Terrestrial you found in your Smart TV and having fulfilled the conditions above for the satellite TV provider, you will realise that only the Tv guide channel from the network signal provider will be showing. if you have gotten to this stage, it shows that you are successfully accessing TV signals coming from the statellite, cable or terrestrial Tv provider. the only challenge nowwould remain to find a way to activate other channels that are commercialised which are not showing on your Tv.
Usually a smartcard number is required to enable the Tv signal provider to hook you on successfully unless the TV provider is broadcasting free-to-air TV channels. If so, all the channels on free-to-air platform would come up without any extra effort or settings.
To find the smartcard number for your in-built satelite or cable TV, you need to search through the menue, sub-menue and most importantly, read through your smart TV operating manual. once the smart card number is available to you, simply visit any office of your TV signal providerto get your due subscription and consequent decryption of the blocked Tv channels. This procedures works to enable you enjoy the in-built satellite, cable or terrestrial TV services in your smart TV.
You may write us through the comment boxes below to share your experience on using the in-built satellite or terrestrial TV channels on your smart TV. remember to share this publication on your social media so as to encourage other users share thier experiences too
Hello Celestine, please make me understand better ok…. Where did you see the CI-MODULE written….? I can only recommend solutions when the subject-matter is clear to me.
WHAT IS CI-MODULE, HOW DO I GET IT?
Your post is superb and quite helpful. I’ve followed it up and came to the point where I can see GOTV and Startime tv services guide (sorry I may not be able to use the appropriate terms). I keep receiving the message “No CI Module”
Pls what is CI-MODULE and how can I get it. Thanks for your useful information.
Dear Kingsley, as long as there’s an IUC number attached to that inbuilt receiver….it is possible to be activated.
I have Samsung Tv with inbuilt Gotv how can I activate… I’m able to received the channels but says signal scramble.
Pls,my terrestrial channel unable to show,writing C1+ wasn’t activated,meaning what?
Dear Emmanuel, your GOtv IUC Number is written just underneath your GOtv decoder. Sometimes in red or white color. Alternatively, you can see the IUC Numer as one of the regular info displayed on screen as you watch your GOtv on TV. It is usually a 10 digit number
How can i get the IUC number of gotv guidelines please. Thanks
My inbuilt says no module what is the problem
My Hisense 43″ Smart has both gotv & startimes I built. However some channels are srambled yet I don’t know how to get the IUC or Smard card number. How shall I go about it?
Thanks
My Hisense 43″ Smart has both gotv & startimes I built. However some channels are srambled yet I don’t know how to get the IUC or Smard card number. How shall I go about it?
Thanks
Hey i have a satellite TV and there are some channels that are telling me that no card inserted how can you help me please
I have LCD tv and I have inbuilt satellite..eg like orisun, Phoenix channel ,itv,ebs,and many more.. but how do I connect it
Your in-built decoder needs to be programmed by the service provider that owns it. Invite an installer from the source of purchase of the TV
My in-biult decoder says no CAM/MODULE what could be the problem
Hello, My free to air inbuilt decoder displays the channels but don’t show.. it says no information/signal and the cable is connected well.
Which network or service provider…?
My inbuilt tv decoder says No CAM MODULE what could be the problem?
Tuner type:Rafael combo r842
My inbuilt tv decoder says No CAM MODULE what could be the problem?
Tuner type:Rafael combo r842
I’m finding difficult to install startime decoder to my smart TV please what do I do now help
Pls I got the iuc for GOtv but love to sub for star time but not getting the iuc for star time on my song Android TV, or is it d same iuc dey both share. Pls, help
Pls I got the iuc for GOtv but love to sub for star time but not getting the iuc for star time on my song Android TV, or is it d same iuc dey both share. Pls, help
You need the Startimes CA number and the in-built smartcatd number to subscribe. Have you checked the back of the TV to see if these details are inscribed on it..? Otherwise, use your TV remote to browse through the MENU thoroughly….you could be lucky to see detailed information about your TV’s in-built Startimes decoder.
Be more explicit…are you looking for where to locate your IUC number for GOtv…?
Am not still getting my iuc number pls
This is what I am facing….. There is no how i can get the manual because I lost the when changing apartment then I just discovered their is inbuilt startime on my SMART TV. So how can I subscribe without the manual ? I will be happy if you can help me out🙏🙏🙏 please.
How can I pay
In case the smartcard number does not appear in the user manual,,,, what do I have to do???
Honestly this has really helped but am still finding it very difficult to bring out the smart card number from my inbuilt T.V ,I have searched for the menu.pls help more.