ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ iPlayer is available on connected TVs, games consoles, set-top boxes, streamers and platforms including Freesat, Sky, Virgin Media, and YouView. Your device will need to be connected to the internet.
You can access ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ iPlayer in one of the following ways, depending on the device:
- Launch the app
- Use your device's on-screen menu and episode guide
- Press the red button on your remote from a ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ channel
To check if your device is supported, have a look here: How can I check if ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ iPlayer is available on a particular TV?
How do I use ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ iPlayer on my device?
- Freesat
If you have a compatible Freesat with Freetime box, ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ iPlayer can be accessed by launching into the On Demand section from the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ menu. Your Freesat device will need to be connected to the internet to access ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ iPlayer.
Ìý - Freeview PlayÌý
If you're using Freeview Play to watch ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ iPlayer then you need to make sure your TV is connected to an aerial before you launch the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ iPlayer app. For more information on Freeview Play visit their website: .
Ìý - Sky
- Sky+ box:ÌýAccess ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ iPlayer by selecting ‘Catch Up’ in Sky’s On Demand section and then choose ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ iPlayer
Ìý - Sky Q: As well as accessing ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ content via Catch UpÌýand On Demand, you canÌýalsoÌýuse the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ iPlayer app which is available in the Apps section, or via the red button (when on a ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ channel). Using the 'Watch from the start' option when switching to a ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ channel will also launch iPlayer.
Ìý - Sky Glass:ÌýThere are multiple ways to access ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ iPlayer programmes, including via the red button (on a ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ channel) and by selecting ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ iPlayer in the Apps section
- Sky+ box:ÌýAccess ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ iPlayer by selecting ‘Catch Up’ in Sky’s On Demand section and then choose ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ iPlayer
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Virgin Media
Virgin Media users can find ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ iPlayer either via the connected red button or the Apps and Games directory. WithÌýVirgin TV 360, you can also access ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ iPlayer by going left in the EPG and selecting content that is marked available for catch-up.Ìý
Ìý - YouView
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ iPlayer is available on YouView, either through a YouView box or compatible YouView-enabled TV. You can use ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ iPlayer on YouView by either selecting ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ iPlayer from the PlayersÌýsection, watching a ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ programme from the last seven days via the YouView electronic programme guide, or watching a ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ programme from the last seven days via the YouView On Demand area.ÌýIn order to access ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ iPlayer, YouView devices need to be connected to the internet.
Ìý - Smart TVs and internet connected devices
There are several different versions of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ iPlayer which manufacturers use in their devices. Between these versions, due to technical limitations, there can be some variations inÌýfeatures (subtitles, HD etc.). Each device will need to be connected to the internet to use ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ iPlayer.
Do I have to sign in?
Yes, you do. Once you've signed in, you can access your Added programmes and pick up watching where you left off. Check the How do I sign in to ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ iPlayer on my TV? page for a step-by-step guide on signing in.
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