Getting started on a TV

ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ iPlayer is available on connected TVs, games consoles, set-top boxes, streamers and platforms including Freesat, Sky, Virgin Media, and YouView.

You can access ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ 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 ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ channel

To check if your device is supported, have a look here: How can I check if ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ iPlayer is available on a particular TV?

How do I use ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ iPlayer on my device?

  • Freesat

    If you have a compatible Freesat with Freetime box, ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ iPlayer can be accessed by launching into the On Demand section from the ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ menu. Your Freesat device will need to be connected to the internet to access ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ iPlayer.
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  • Freeview PlayΜύ

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

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  • Virgin Media

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

    ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ iPlayer is available on YouView, either through a YouView box or compatible YouView-enabled TV. You can use ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ iPlayer on YouView by either selecting ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ iPlayer from the PlayersΜύsection, watching a ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ programme from the last seven days via the YouView electronic programme guide, or watching a ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ programme from the last seven days via the YouView On Demand area.ΜύIn order to access ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ 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 ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ iPlayer which manufacturers use in their devices. Between these versions, due to technical limitations, there can be some variations inΜύfeatures (subtitles, HD etc.). Each device will need to be connected to the internet to use ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ 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 ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ iPlayer on my TV? page for a step-by-step guide on signing in.

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