Getting started on a TV

ÁùºÏ¿ª½±¼Ç¼ iPlayer is available on connected TVs, games consoles, set-top boxes, streamers and platforms including Freesat, Sky, Virgin Media, and YouView.

You can access ÁùºÏ¿ª½±¼Ç¼ 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 ÁùºÏ¿ª½±¼Ç¼ channel

To check if your device is supported, have a look here: How can I check if ÁùºÏ¿ª½±¼Ç¼ iPlayer is available on a particular TV?

How do I use ÁùºÏ¿ª½±¼Ç¼ iPlayer on my device?

  • Freesat

    If you have a compatible Freesat with Freetime box, ÁùºÏ¿ª½±¼Ç¼ iPlayer can be accessed by launching into the On Demand section from the ÁùºÏ¿ª½±¼Ç¼ menu. Your Freesat device will need to be connected to the internet to access ÁùºÏ¿ª½±¼Ç¼ iPlayer.
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  • Freeview PlayÌý

    If you're using Freeview Play to watch ÁùºÏ¿ª½±¼Ç¼ iPlayer then you need to make sure your TV is connected to an aerial before you launch the ÁùºÏ¿ª½±¼Ç¼ iPlayer app. For more information on Freeview Play visit their website: .
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  • Sky
    • Sky+ box:ÌýAccess ÁùºÏ¿ª½±¼Ç¼ iPlayer by selecting ‘Catch Up’ in Sky’s On Demand section and then choose ÁùºÏ¿ª½±¼Ç¼ iPlayer
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    • Sky Q: As well as accessing ÁùºÏ¿ª½±¼Ç¼ content via Catch UpÌýand On Demand, you can also access the ÁùºÏ¿ª½±¼Ç¼ iPlayer app which is available in the Apps section, or via the red button (when on a ÁùºÏ¿ª½±¼Ç¼ channel). Using the 'Watch from the start' option when switching to a ÁùºÏ¿ª½±¼Ç¼ channel will also launch iPlayer.
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    • ​â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹Sky Glass:ÌýThere are multiple ways to access ÁùºÏ¿ª½±¼Ç¼ iPlayer programmes, including via the red button (on a ÁùºÏ¿ª½±¼Ç¼ channel) and by selecting ÁùºÏ¿ª½±¼Ç¼ iPlayer in the Apps section

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  • Virgin Media

    Virgin Media TiVo users can find ÁùºÏ¿ª½±¼Ç¼ iPlayer either via the connected red button or the Apps and Games directory. Within Virgin TiVo, you can also access ÁùºÏ¿ª½±¼Ç¼ iPlayer by going left in the EPG and selecting content that is marked available for catch-up.Ìý
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  • YouView

    ÁùºÏ¿ª½±¼Ç¼ iPlayer is available on YouView, either through a YouView box or compatible YouView-enabled TV. You can use ÁùºÏ¿ª½±¼Ç¼ iPlayer on YouView by either selecting ÁùºÏ¿ª½±¼Ç¼ iPlayer from the PlayersÌýsection, watching a ÁùºÏ¿ª½±¼Ç¼ programme from the last seven days via the YouView electronic programme guide, or watching a ÁùºÏ¿ª½±¼Ç¼ programme from the last seven days via the YouView On Demand area.ÌýIn order to access ÁùºÏ¿ª½±¼Ç¼ iPlayer, YouView devices need to be connected to the internet.
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  • Smart TVs and internet connected devices

    There are several different versions of ÁùºÏ¿ª½±¼Ç¼ 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 ÁùºÏ¿ª½±¼Ç¼ 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 ÁùºÏ¿ª½±¼Ç¼ iPlayer on my TV? page for a step-by-step guide on signing in.

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