How do I access BBC iPlayer?
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How do I access BBC iPlayer?
Open the BBC iPlayer application on your TV and select Sign In. On your mobile/tablet/computer, open your internet browser and go to www.bbc.com/account/tv. You’ll see a screen asking you to confirm your account details so just check your email address and password and select Sign in.
Is BBC iPlayer for free?
BBC iPlayer is a free streaming service that offers live and catch up TV from all of BBC’s channels. This includes BBC One, BBC Two, BBC Three, BBC Four, cBBC, BBC News, and Radio 1.
What’s going on with BBC iPlayer?
At the moment, we haven’t detected any problems at iPlayer. Are you experiencing issues or an outage?
Why can’t I get iPlayer on my TV?
If BBC iPlayer is failing or struggling to load on your connected TV, we recommend: ensuring your TV’s firmware/system is up to date. trying a factory reset. working through all of the steps in our Troubleshooting problems on connected TVs and games consoles page.
Why can’t I cast iPlayer to my TV?
Some Windows users may be able to connect to the Chromecast dongle from the Chrome browser but are unable to see the cast icon on the BBC iPlayer website. This may be caused by anti-virus or firewall software interfering with your computer’s connected to the dongle.
How do I get BBC iPlayer on Firestick?
Amazon Fire
- Go to the Amazon Appstore.
- Search for BBC iPlayer.
- Select the Install button on the screen and the app should begin to download straight away.
- Once downloaded you’ll be given the option to Open: tap this to bring you straight to the BBC iPlayer app.
Why has BBC iPlayer suddenly stopped working?
Can I watch iPlayer in someone else’s house?
If the device is plugged in at a separate address, you need to be covered by a licence at that address. At the moment, you aren’t able to stream or download programmes on BBC iPlayer while abroad.
Can I use my TV Licence in another house?
In some cases your main home’s TV Licence may cover your second home. However, you can’t move your licence to cover your second home while you’re there and then move it back again.
How do I update iPlayer on my smart TV?
However, to force an update or check you’re running the latest version of BBC iPlayer:
- Select the blue YV button on your remote control.
- Go to Settings and select Device Management.
- Select Update on-demand players.
- Hit Check Now to download and install the latest version (if not already installed)
Can you watch BBC iPlayer without signing in?
Without signing in, you won’t be able to play programmes or benefit from the personalised features that BBC iPlayer offers. Signing in is quick, free and easy and you should stay signed in for two years on each web browser or app. Sign in isn’t required to watch children’s content through your web browser.
Can I watch iPlayer at someone else’s house?
Most of the time, if you are watching iPlayer on any portable device (a laptop, smartphone or tablet), no matter where you are, you need a license covering your permanent address. But if you plug in that device, then the home or other building you are plugging it into must be covered by a licence.
How do I update BBC iPlayer on my TV?
Why do I have to keep signing into BBC iPlayer?
Having trouble staying signed in on your TV? Head to our Why do I have to sign in to my TV every time I use BBC iPlayer? page. If you’re being asked to sign in to your BBC account each time you use BBC iPlayer, it’s most likely because cookies are switched off on your browser or device.
Why does BBC iPlayer not work on Firestick?
If you can’t open the BBC iPlayer app on your Firestick, you can uninstall it and reinstall it or clear the cache. Try clearing the cache first by going to Settings>Applications>Manage Installed Applications. Then, click on BBC iPlayer and click Clear Cache.
