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NextGen TV

What is NEXTGEN TV?

NEXTGEN TV is the latest innovation in free, over-the-air broadcast TV. It’s available in many major U.S. cities, including Louisville and Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati. All you need is a NEXTGEN TV and an HD antenna.

NEXTGEN TV provides higher quality video and audio, more programming streams, better reception, built-in apps, enhanced accessibility, and more.

Visit watchnextgentv.com to learn more.

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.

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 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 can receive KET’s NEXTGEN TV broadcast channels and app.
  • 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 (The Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati viewing area was upgraded to the new technology on June 5, 2023):
    • 54.1 – KET
    • 54.2 – KET2
    • 54.3 – KET KY
    • 54.4 – KET PBS KIDS
  • 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
  • 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.