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