French DTT in 2025: New Channels, Streaming Apps & Smarter Viewing with Android TV Boxes

Discover the 2025 changes to French DTT (TNT) and learn how to keep watching your favorite channels with our latest TNT decoders and Android TV boxes.
June 18, 2025

French Digital Terrestrial Television, known as TNT (Télévision Numérique Terrestre), is evolving in 2025 with a fresh channel lineup and updated broadcasting standards. This revamp means changes to channel numbers, new offerings, and better quality for viewers across France. Whether you rely on TNT as your main source of TV or use it alongside streaming services, knowing about these updates is essential to enjoy uninterrupted entertainment.

What’s New on French DTT?

The biggest change with TNT this year is the rearranging of channels to a new order,designed to streamline navigation and reflect updated broadcasting rights. Some channels have moved to different numbers, and a few new channels have been added, improving diversity and choice. Here is the new list of French TNT with the channels updated:

Channel No. Channel Name Description
1 TF1
2 France 2
3 France 3
4 France 4 (replaces Canal+) Public service channel offering culture, youth programmes and live events
5 France 5
6 M6
7 Arte
8 La Chaîne parlementaire (replaces C8) Covers parliamentary sessions, political debates, documentaries
9 W9
10 TMC
11 TFX
12 Gulli (replaces NRJ12) A family and children’s channel featuring cartoons, magazines, series
13 BFM TV (replaces LCP/Public Sénat) 24‑hour rolling news and current‑affairs coverage
14 CNEWS (replaces France 4) News and debate channel with a focus on politics, economy, society
15 LCI (replaces BFM TV) Continuous news coverage with interviews, documentaries and analyses
16 Franceinfo (replaces CNEWS) Public news service with real‑time updates and live reporting
17 CSTAR
18 T18 (replaces Gulli) A brand‑new entertainment channel for young adults and teens
19 NOVO19 (available from Sep 1) Future channel, positioning still under discussion
20 TF1 Séries Films
21 L’Équipe
22 6ter
23 RMC Story
24 RMC Découverte
25 Chérie 25

Additionally,many TNT channels now offer enhanced HD broadcasting and HDR+ options, bringing sharper images to compatible TVs. If you use a DTT box or TV tuner, it’s crucial to perform a channel rescan to detect the new lineup. Missing this step could mean losing access to some channels or receiving outdated information.

Streaming Apps: The Rise of Hybrid TV Viewing

Though TNT remains widely used, most French viewers now blend traditional broadcast with agrowing range of streaming apps, enriching their viewing experience. Global platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+ dominate with vast libraries and original content.

French apps are evolving fast too. France.tv has expanded with sub-categories like france.tv sport (featuring Roland-Garros, Tour de France, Olympics), france.tv kids, and france.tv culture, offering live streams, replays, and web exclusives.

M6+ (formerly 6play) streams M6, W9, and 6ter with improved replays and a smoother experience across devices. MYTF1 offers early access to top shows, themed collections, and exclusive content. Arte.tv continues to lead in cultural content, now adding more digital-only programs and documentaries.

This hybrid model combines the simplicity of TNT with the depth of streaming and is reshaping how audiences in France engage with television.

The Role of Android TV & Google TV Boxes

To fully benefit from this combination of live broadcast and streaming, many viewers turn to Android TV or Google TV boxes. These devices transform any standard TV into a smart entertainment hub with access to both TNT channels and thousands of apps from the Google Play Store.

Android TV boxes provide:

  • Easy installation and intuitive navigation
  • Support for the latest streaming apps
  • Built-in Google Assistant for voice control
  • Regular software updates to ensure compatibility and security

They are especially useful if your TV is older or lacks built-in smart features, or if you want to simplify your remote controls by combining services in one place.

STRONG Devices That Keep You Connected

STRONG offers a range of receivers and Android TV devices that perfectly blend TNT and streaming apps, making it easy to access everything you want:

  • LEAP-S3 PRO: A powerful Android TV box in 4K with a compact design. Supports all popular apps and Dolby Vision/Atmos for a premium home cinema feel.
  • LEAP NEVE: A sleek Google TV 4K dongle, ideal for turning any TV HDMI port into a smart TV with Dolby Vision and Atmos support.
  • LEAP AIR: Affordable, reliable, and supporting Dolby Audio for crisp sound, perfect for everyday users looking to upgrade their entertainment setup.
  • SRT 7410: A dedicated DTT receiver with modern H.265 decoding and USB recording (PVR), great for pure broadcast TV lovers.
  • SRT 7408: Simple and efficient HD DTT receiver, easy to use and perfect for basic terrestrial TV needs.

These devices ensure you never miss your favourite French TNT channels, while also giving you access to international streaming content, all in one place.

Upgrade Your TV Experience

The French TNT reshuffle in 2025 is an excellent opportunity to optimize your TV setup. Whether you prefer traditional broadcast or enjoy the flexibility of streaming apps, combining both is now easier than ever with Android TV and Google TV boxes.

STRONG’s range of devices offers powerful, user-friendly solutions to bring you the best of both worlds: seamless access to French DTT channels and popular streaming platforms on one device. Upgrade today and enjoy a richer, more convenient home entertainment experience.

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