What computers can I use ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ iPlayer on?
The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ iPlayer website is available on the following computers:
- Mac
- Windows PC
- Linux
You'll need to use one of our supported internet browsers to use the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ iPlayer website. Find out what browsers are supported onÌýtheÌýSupported internet browsers and operating systems ±è²¹²µ±ð.Ìý
Not sure what a browser is?ÌýIt’s a piece of software installed on your computer that gives you access to websites.Ìý
How do I use ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ iPlayer on my computer?
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ iPlayer can be accessed via the website. There is no app for computers. Using the website, you can:
Watch on-demand programmes
Watch on-demandÌýprogrammes on your computer by heading to the website:Ìý. Once you've found the programme you want to watch, just press the play button and you're off!
For help with finding programmes to watch, have a look here: How can I find programmes?
Watch live streams
Select the 'Channels' tab on the top of the homepage and choose the channel you'd like to watch. You can watch live, or from the start (up to two hours). Often, we will have online live streams that you can access through the homepage, categories or programmes pages.Ìý
For more information on watching live, check here: How do I watch live TV on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ iPlayer?
Create a personal space
Add programmes to your Watchlist so that you can access them quickly and easily, and continue where you left off with any programmes in Continue watching. New episodes from your Watchlist will also appear in Continue watching.
Can I watch offline?
When using iPlayer on a computer, you will need to be connected to the internet. However, you can download programmes to watch offline using the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ iPlayer mobile app. For more information, have a look here:ÌýHow can I watch programmes when I'm offline?
Do I need to sign in to use ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ iPlayer?Ìý
Yes, you do. One of the benefits of signing in is a more personalised experience. Find out more on theÌýPersonalisation in ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ iPlayerÌýpage, and visitÌýÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ account helpÌýfor help with creating a ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ account.Ìý
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