To use the ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ iPlayer website, your computer or laptop needs to run a supported operating system. You'll also need to use one of our supported internet browsers.
- Not sure what a browser is? It’s a piece of software installed on your computer that gives you access to websites.Ìý
- Not sure what an operating system is? The operating system controls and manages the hardware and software on your computer. It’s the interface between you and your computer. Find out more about operating systems on the ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ Bitesize website.Ìý
If you're using the website on your phone or tablet, check here for more info: Can I use ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ iPlayer on my mobile or tablet?
Browsers
Here are the browsers we've tested to work with ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ iPlayer. Click on a browser for details on how to install it:Ìý Ìý
Due to the resources required to develop, test and support ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ iPlayer for each individual browser currently available, and in the interest of delivering value for the licence fee, we only support the most popular browsers currently used. We'll continue to follow user trends and support the top browsers accordingly, as and when they change.
We recognise that while some users may choose to use another browser, we cannot guarantee a problem-free ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ iPlayer experience nor can we offer user support to those using browsers not listed here.
Operating systems
We've tested the internet browsers listed above on the following operating systems:
- Chromium OS 11021 and above
- Linux (latest version)
- Mac OSÌý10.10 and above
- Windows 7
- Windows 8
- Windows 10
- Windows 11
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Seeing a message advising you to update your browser? Have a look here for more info: Why am I seeing a message ‘Please update your browser’ when I try to play ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ video?
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