NextGen TV

FAQs

Why is KET launching NEXTGEN TV?

• We’re using the latest technologies to provide our viewers with the best in over-the-air television – better pictures and sound, on-demand video, robust reception, more channels, and more choices.
• KET began broadcasting NEXTGEN TV in Louisville in 2022, making us among the first 15 public television stations to launch the new technology.
• In the Northern Kentucky-viewing area, WCVN/Covington is launching NEXTGEN TV on Monday, June 5, 2023, at 11 a.m. ET.

What do I need to do if I have cable or satellite television?

• Nothing. NEXTGEN TV is currently available only to over-the-air broadcast viewers with a NEXTGEN TV and an antenna.

What do I need in order to watch NEXTGEN TV?

• Many new television sets already come equipped with a NEXTGEN TV receiver, so check your model’s specifications. An antenna and internet connection will give you access to NEXTGEN TV.
• In Louisville:
  Over-the-air viewers with a NEXTGEN TV and antenna can receive KET’s NEXTGEN TV broadcast channels and app.
• In Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati:
  Over-the-air viewers with a NEXTGEN TV and antenna will have access to KET’s NEXTGEN TV broadcast and app beginning Monday, June 5, 2023, at 11 a.m. ET.
• In the rest of Kentucky:
  NEXTGEN TV is not yet available in these areas.

Do I need to rescan my TV or converter box channels?

• Louisville and Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati:
  Yes, if you use an antenna to watch TV, you must rescan your television. Please go to our rescan page for more information and instructions.
• The rest of Kentucky:
  NEXTGEN TV is not yet available in these areas. No action on your part is needed.

What’s my new channel lineup?

• Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati (starting on June 5, 2023 after 11 am E.T.):
  • 54.1 – KET
  • 54.2 – KET2
  • 54.3 – KET KY
  • 54.4 – KET PBS KIDS
  • 54.5 – KET WORLD (For those with a NEXTGEN-enabled TV. The WORLD Channel also livestreams for free throughout Kentucky at KET.org/live.)
• Louisville area (The Louisville viewing area was upgraded to the new technology on September 19, 2022.):
  • 68.1 – KET2
  • 68.2 – KET
  • 68.3 – KET KY
  • 68.4 – KET PBS KIDS
  • 68.5 – KET WORLD (For those with a NEXTGEN-enabled TV. The WORLD Channel also livestreams for free throughout Kentucky at KET.org/live.)
• The rest of Kentucky:
  NEXTGEN TV is not yet available in these areas. Your current lineup remains unchanged.

When is my area converting?

• Once NEXTGEN TV is scheduled to roll out in other Kentucky markets, KET will alert viewers in those areas.
• NOTE: Features available on NEXTGEN TV will vary by device and by broadcaster as commercial service becomes available in more markets. Visit NEXTGEN TV for more information.