How to Rewatch Focus TV Programs

This guide will explain how to review Focus programs, the Mediaset channel available on digital terrestrial television. If you missed a documentary or a program of interest, you can easily retrieve it by following the indicated steps. The solution is useful for those who want to watch Focus content on demand, both on the TV and on mobile devices or computers.

The main method to access programs already broadcast on Focus is through Mediaset Infinity services, available on Smart TVs, external devices, and dedicated apps for smartphones and tablets. The guide covers various solutions, including the use of interactive TV (HbbTV), the Mediaset Infinity app for Smart TVs, and external devices such as the Google TV Streamer 4K.

By carefully following the instructions, you can review Focus programs directly from your TV, computer, or mobile devices, ensuring you never miss a piece of content of interest again.

Prerequisites

• Hardware:
  • Television with access to digital terrestrial television
  • Smart TV with a compatible operating system (e.g., Samsung, LG, Sony, Philips, Hisense)
  • Smartphone or tablet for authentication
  • External device such as Google TV Streamer 4K (optional)
• Software:
  • Mediaset Infinity account (freely creatable)

How to review Focus TV programs

By following this step-by-step guide, you can review Focus TV programs directly on your television, either using interactive TV (HbbTV) or through the Mediaset Infinity app for Smart TVs or external devices.

Via interactive TV (HbbTV)

• Turn on your TV and tune in to channel 35.
• Wait for the box REVIEW FOR FREE THE BEST OF MEDIASET PROGRAMS or WATCH THE CURRENT PROGRAM FROM THE BEGINNING to appear on the screen.
• Press the up arrow button on the remote to access Mediaset's multimedia services.
• Use the remote's arrows to select the icon RESTART — Watch from the beginning and press the OK button.
• Select the button Log in/Register to continue.
• Frame the QR Code shown on the right with your phone's camera or open the browser on your phone or PC, go to the address mediaset.it/tv, enter the alphanumeric code visible on the TV screen, and tap Continue.
• Select your preferred access method among Apple, Facebook, Google, or Email and password.
• Tap the button Continue with this account and wait for the message TV correctly associated to appear on your phone.
• Tap Close and wait for the Mediaset Infinity logo and the text Your video will start shortly... to appear on the TV.
• Use the remote's commands to manage the on-screen player.
• To close Mediaset Infinity on TV, press the Back (or Back/Exit) button on the remote and select Ok from the popup WARNING: Do you want to stop playback?.
• To review a program that has already aired, select the one of interest in the section New Arrivals — Focus or search for the program in the sections Documentaries, Catalog, News, and Weather.
• Position yourself on its preview image and press the OK button on the remote to start playback.

Via the Mediaset Infinity app for Smart TV

• Launch the APPS store from the Home screen of your Smart TV.
• Select the magnifying glass icon in the top right and type “mediaset infinity” using the virtual keyboard.
• Press the Search button to search or select the appropriate result that appears below the search bar.
• In the APPS AND GAMES section, select Mediaset Infinity and press the Install button.
• Wait for the download and installation to complete, then press the Launch button to start the application.
• Press the left arrow button on the remote to call up the app's main menu and select the Login option.
• Follow the on-screen instructions to access your account, framing the QR code offered with your smartphone's camera or entering the code shown on the indicated web page.
• Press the left arrow button on the remote again and select the Search option to manually search for a specific program aired on Focus or access the Catalog section to view the various available contents.

Via external devices

If you don't have a Smart TV or your TV is not compatible with the Mediaset Infinity app, you can use external devices such as the Google TV Streamer 4K to review Focus programs.

VERIFICATION AND TROUBLESHOOTING: How to test if it works and what to do if it fails

After following the steps to review Focus programs, it is important to verify that everything works correctly and to know how to solve any problems.

Functionality verification

• Test the internet connection: Make sure your TV, computer, smartphone, or tablet is connected to a stable internet network. Without adequate connectivity, you may encounter streaming issues.
• Verify account access: Check that access to your Mediaset Infinity account has been completed correctly. If you have not completed the login, some content may not be available.
• Check device compatibility: Make sure your device is compatible with the Mediaset Infinity app or HbbTV services. If it is not, you may need to use an external device such as the Google TV Streamer 4K.

Troubleshooting

• Access issues: If you cannot access your Mediaset Infinity account, try restarting the device and repeating the login process. If the problem persists, check the internet connection and ensure the QR or alphanumeric code is correct.
• Unavailable content: If a program is not available in the on-demand section, it may not have been uploaded or may have been removed. Check periodically to see if the content becomes available.
• Streaming issues: If you are using an external device such as the Google TV Streamer 4K, make sure it is properly connected to the TV and that the Mediaset Infinity app is updated to the latest version.
• Streaming issues: If you are experiencing streaming issues, try lowering the streaming resolution or improving the internet connection. You may also need to close other applications that are using the bandwidth.

You have learned how to review Focus programs both on TV and on mobile devices and computers. Now you can retrieve lost content thanks to the solutions described.

• Use interactive TV (HbbTV) to access Mediaset's multimedia services and review programs.
• Download the Mediaset Infinity app on your Smart TV for an optimized experience.
• Connect external devices such as the Google TV Streamer 4K to access content on incompatible TVs.

Put yourself to the test and follow the steps described to enjoy your favorite programs on Focus.