HD TV
Watch and record in high definition
Glorious high definition TV
See your favourite TV shows in a whole new light with five times more picture detail than standard definition, and richer, more lifelike colours.
You can watch Freeview HD or HD on-demand films. All you need is an HD TV. Then we'll send you the HDMI cable to get you started.
HD Freeview channels
There are 4 HD Freeview channels available to watch.
Films in HD
Watch the latest blockbusters in stunning high definition and enjoy on-demand access to over a hundred HD films at any one time, with new titles added every month.
Your broadband speed needs to be over 5 Mbps to watch HD on-demand.
Record in HD
Record films, shows and even an entire series in HD. As long as the programme is available in HD, you can record it in HD. You can store around 125 hours of HD recordings or 300 hours in standard definition.
Experience BT Sport in HD
Watch every kick, hit or turn of the wheel in striking high definition with BT Sport HD. It's the closest thing to actually being there.
You need BT Infinity to watch BT Sport on BT TV.
Copyright: The Apprentice © Boundless / BBC; Les Miserables © 2012 Universal Pictures. All Rights Reserved; Coronation Street (ITV) © ITV Plc.
How to get BT TV
Order BT Sport before 1st August and get free BT Sport HD for a year.
Already got BT TV?
The legal stuff
BT Sport – Available 1 Aug. Residential broadband customers only. BT broadband customers can watch BT Sport online at home with a minimum line speed of 400kbps. To watch BT Sport online elsewhere you need 3G/4G/wifi (charges may apply). To watch BT Sport at btsport.com you need Microsoft Silverlight. The BT Sport App works on iPhone (3GS and above), iPad (iOS 5.1.1 and above) & selected Android devices with OS 4.0). BT Sport is also available on the Sky Digital Satellite Platform and BT TV with Infinity for new and existing broadband customers who sign up for 12 months or have 12 months remaining on their contract; ongoing renewal needed to get BT Sport at a discount. Sport on BT TV requires compatible box, fee £49-£299 may apply. A 10 metre cable or Engineer Install will be provided if required. For Sky Digital Satellite Platform viewing a satellite receiver box and active viewing card are required. e-billing required. UK only. Terms apply. Please check bt.com/sport for details.
HD TV pack usual price is £3 a month. Requires HD ready TV & cabling. To watch HD on Sky Digital Satellite Platform, customers need a black satellite receiver box. Terms apply.
Broadband Special Offers – If you've got a broadband special offer, you'll keep it on the same terms you originally agreed to – including when it ends. The basic price of BT broadband stays the same: and that's what you'll pay when any special offer stops.
YouView from BT – £49 activation. £6.95 hub delivery charge. To get YouView from BT you'll need to sign up to a 12-month TV contract and an 18-month contract for BT Broadband or Infinity (existing BT Broadband customers with less than 12 months left on their contract need to re-contract their Broadband for 12 months). TV Essential is £5 a month. TV Unlimited is £12.50 a month. If you stop your service in the first year you'll be charged up to £299. Terms apply. Scrollback loads of BBC, ITV, C4 & C5 content. ITV catch-up not available in NI. You'll need a fast-enough line and a BT Home Hub (included if you haven't already been given one). Quality of content depends on local transmitter, suitable rooftop aerial and availability of digital channels (www.youview.com). You'll need to pay by Direct Debit and we'll charge you for On Demand content. Subject to availability Terms apply.
BT Vision – £49 activation. £6.95 hub delivery charge. To get BT Vision you'll need to sign up to a 12-month TV contract and an 18-month contract for BT Broadband or Infinity (existing BT Broadband customers with less than 12 months left on their contract need to re-contract their Broadband for 12 months). TV Essential is £5 a month. TV Unlimited is £12.50 a month. If you stop your service in the first year we'll charge you up to £199. ITV catch-up not available in NI. You'll need a fast enough line and a BT Home Hub (included if you haven't already been given one). Quality of content depends on local transmitter, suitable rooftop aerial and availability of digital channels (www.bt.com/freeview). You'll need to pay by Direct Debit and we'll charge you for On Demand content. Subject to availability. Terms apply.