Getting started on a TV

³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ iPlayer is available on connected TVs, games consoles, set-top boxes, streamers and platforms including Freesat, Sky, Virgin Media, and YouView.

You can access ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ 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 ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ channel

To check if your device is supported, have a look here: How can I check if ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ iPlayer is available on a particular TV?

How do I use ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ iPlayer on my device?

  • Freesat

    If you have a compatible Freesat with Freetime box, ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ 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 ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ iPlayer.
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  • Freeview PlayÌý

    If you're using Freeview Play to watch ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ iPlayer then you need to make sure your TV is connected to an aerial before you launch the ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ iPlayer app. For more information on Freeview Play visit their website: .
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  • Sky
    • Sky+ box:ÌýAccess ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ iPlayer by selecting ‘Catch Up’ in Sky’s On Demand section and then choose ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ iPlayer
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    • Sky Q: As well as accessing ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ content via Catch UpÌýand On Demand, you can also access the ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ iPlayer app which is available in the Apps section, or via the red button (when on a ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ channel). Using the 'Watch from the start' option when switching to a ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ 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 ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ iPlayer programmes, including via the red button (on a ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ channel) and by selecting ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ iPlayer in the Apps section

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  • Virgin Media

    Virgin Media TiVo users can find ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ iPlayer either via the connected red button or the Apps and Games directory. Within Virgin TiVo, you can also access ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ iPlayer by going left in the EPG and selecting content that is marked available for catch-up.Ìý
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  • YouView

    ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ iPlayer is available on YouView, either through a YouView box or compatible YouView-enabled TV. You can use ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ iPlayer on YouView by either selecting ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ iPlayer from the PlayersÌýsection, watching a ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ programme from the last seven days via the YouView electronic programme guide, or watching a ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ programme from the last seven days via the YouView On Demand area.ÌýIn order to access ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ 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 ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ 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 ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ 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 ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ iPlayer on my TV? page for a step-by-step guide on signing in.

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