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Aerial Aligner

Point your Freeview TV aerial perfectly — find the nearest UK transmitters by GPS or postcode, then follow the live compass needle.

Download on the App Store

Features

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Find your transmitter

GPS or postcode lookup finds all Freeview transmitters within range, ranked by signal strength.

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Live compass needle

An animated needle points directly at your chosen transmitter and updates in real time as you turn.

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Signal strength

Colour-coded strong / medium / weak rating based on transmitter power and distance.

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Works offline

All transmitter data is bundled in the app. No internet connection needed once installed.

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Channel & mux info

See exactly which multiplexes and channels each transmitter carries before you align.

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No account needed

No sign-in, no tracking, no subscription. Open the app and go.

How it works

1

Enter your location

Tap "Use My Location" or type a UK postcode.

2

Pick a transmitter

Browse the list sorted by signal strength or distance.

3

Align your aerial

Follow the orange compass needle until it glows green — you're on target.

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