Getting started on a TV

Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú iPlayer is available on connected TVs, games consoles, set-top boxes, streamers and platforms including Freesat, Sky, Virgin Media, and YouView.

You can access Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú 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 Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú channel

To check if your device is supported, have a look here: How can I check if Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú iPlayer is available on a particular TV?

How do I use Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú iPlayer on my device?

  • Freesat

    If you have a compatible Freesat with Freetime box, Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú 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 Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú iPlayer.
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  • Freeview PlayÌý

    If you're using Freeview Play to watch Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú iPlayer then you need to make sure your TV is connected to an aerial before you launch the Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú iPlayer app. For more information on Freeview Play visit their website: .
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  • Sky
    • Sky+ box:ÌýAccess Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú iPlayer by selecting ‘Catch Up’ in Sky’s On Demand section and then choose Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú iPlayer
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    • Sky Q: As well as accessing Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú content via Catch UpÌýand On Demand, you can also access the Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú iPlayer app which is available in the Apps section, or via the red button (when on a Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú channel). Using the 'Watch from the start' option when switching to a Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú 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 Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú iPlayer programmes, including via the red button (on a Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú channel) and by selecting Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú iPlayer in the Apps section

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  • Virgin Media

    Virgin Media TiVo users can find Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú iPlayer either via the connected red button or the Apps and Games directory. Within Virgin TiVo, you can also access Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú iPlayer by going left in the EPG and selecting content that is marked available for catch-up.Ìý
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  • YouView

    Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú iPlayer is available on YouView, either through a YouView box or compatible YouView-enabled TV. You can use Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú iPlayer on YouView by either selecting Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú iPlayer from the PlayersÌýsection, watching a Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú programme from the last seven days via the YouView electronic programme guide, or watching a Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú programme from the last seven days via the YouView On Demand area.ÌýIn order to access Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú 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 Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú 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 Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú 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 Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú iPlayer on my TV? page for a step-by-step guide on signing in.

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