Freesat EPG problem causing missed recordings
There are reports that the Freesat Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) is suffering some form of technical issue.
This was first noticed yesterday (Wednesday 9th April 2025), as some users noticed recordings had failed.
And others have noticed issues with programme information, for example “Now & Next” information stuck on programme data for early evening, and programme information showing information from earlier in the day and not the current programme.
It is not known what has caused the issue, if it is a Freesat issues in general, or limited to just Humax Freesat boxes, but so far only Humax users have reported issues.
It has been suggested that you manually set recordings, and not set them via the EPG, to ensure recordings are made.
To do this, go to the recording page, go to the planned recordings option, and press right.
This will take you to a screen where you can set the channel, date and time and duration for the recording.
We had no U& channels last night, so recordings failed. Mystery, as signal strength and quality was fine, but no content apparently broadcast. No settings touched prior to the issue.
The content was there. But problems with the guide meant any recordings failed.
This is happening on our Freesat box bought from Freesat. Getting to be very annoying when only part of the show gets recorded