Jan 7, 2024 · Note that Sky+ / Sky+ HD hardware cannot host any apps, including iPlayer. As @caesarome indicates, channel owners have to offer on-demand content to those (now rather old) boxes differently. For iPlayer itself you'd need Sky Q, Sky Glass/Stream or some other modern app-hosting device.

Aug 24, 2024 · When I access BBC iPlayer on either my HDR recorder or my Blu-ray player, there is a banner informing that iPlayer will no longer be available 'on this device' from 30th October 2024. I much prefer to watch iPlayer material on either of those devices, because I can feed the audio signal through my amplifier and then to my headphones.

Jan 15, 2025 · With regards to BBC, I want to 'stream' Traitors and have it on demand so I can catch up on episodes when it suits me but I can't as 1. I can't record it and 2. There's no BBC iplayer in ROI. With other apps like channel 4 this is not a problem as we can access the channel 4 app to watch episodes on demand.

Feb 6, 2024 · Had a 'We notice you've been using iPlayer' email from TV Licensing. I don't have a TV License as the majority of what I watch is on Netflix/Prime/Now/etc. TV isn't even connected to an aerial and I don't use iPlayer, but according to the email their 'records show [I've] used BBC iPlayer on a number of occasions over recent weeks.' and that I need to buy a license.

Dec 17, 2016 · However, if you’re away from home and plug one of these devices into the mains and use it to watch or record live TV programmes on any channel or device, or to download or watch BBC programmes on iPlayer, you need to be covered by a separate TV Licence at that address (unless you’re in a vehicle or vessel like a train, car or boat).

May 29, 2024 · Depends on the Sky Q Box model. Obviously if the Q box is not UHD compatible then the Iplayer will not support 4k, but also some of the UHD HDR boxes also do not support BBC Iplayer 4k. I have a V2 2TB box (32B1NN) which although supports 4k HDR (providing set to 10 Bit not 8 bit), does not suppor...

Oct 17, 2023 · Sorry I couldn't see a more appropriate forum for this: it's not about content nor the technical delivery side

Jan 21, 2025 · When I try to sign in to the BBC iplayer app on my Sky Q box it will not generate a code or QR code for the iplayer sign-in site. It just sits with a spinning circle. I have tried the following with no success: Reset by holding power button. Reset by disconnecting power. All 3 resets in the hidden settings menu. App refresh from the hidden menu

Jul 4, 2020 · The reality is that the BBC have always had adverts whether it be on TV or iplayer. We just don't realise it because they only advertise their own products, i.e. choice of platforms, radio, services. or products The fact that it's not for a car, washing powder or bank, doesn't make it any less an advert. So your observation comes as no surprise.

Dec 22, 2019 · If a person having a cup of tea or coffee (or something much stronger!) in a café or hotel in the UK wishes to access the BBC iPlayer on his or her own laptop, iPad or iPhone and the café/hotel has a TV licence, is that access covered by the café/hotel's TV licence>