Getting started on a TV

Ö÷²¥´óÐã iPlayer is available on connected TVs, games consoles, set-top boxes, streamers and platforms including Freesat, Sky, Virgin Media, and YouView.

You can access Ö÷²¥´óÐã 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 Ö÷²¥´óÐã channel

To check if your device is supported, have a look here: How can I check if Ö÷²¥´óÐã iPlayer is available on a particular TV?

How do I use Ö÷²¥´óÐã iPlayer on my device?

  • Freesat

    If you have a compatible Freesat with Freetime box, Ö÷²¥´óÐã iPlayer can be accessed by launching into the On Demand section from the Ö÷²¥´óÐã menu. Your Freesat device will need to be connected to the internet to access Ö÷²¥´óÐã iPlayer.
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  • Freeview PlayÌý

    If you're using Freeview Play to watch Ö÷²¥´óÐã iPlayer then you need to make sure your TV is connected to an aerial before you launch the Ö÷²¥´óÐã iPlayer app. For more information on Freeview Play visit their website: .
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  • Sky
    • Sky+ box:ÌýAccess Ö÷²¥´óÐã iPlayer by selecting ‘Catch Up’ in Sky’s On Demand section and then choose Ö÷²¥´óÐã iPlayer
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    • Sky Q: As well as accessing Ö÷²¥´óÐã content via Catch UpÌýand On Demand, you can also access the Ö÷²¥´óÐã iPlayer app which is available in the Apps section, or via the red button (when on a Ö÷²¥´óÐã channel). Using the 'Watch from the start' option when switching to a Ö÷²¥´óÐã 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 Ö÷²¥´óÐã iPlayer programmes, including via the red button (on a Ö÷²¥´óÐã channel) and by selecting Ö÷²¥´óÐã iPlayer in the Apps section

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  • Virgin Media

    Virgin Media TiVo users can find Ö÷²¥´óÐã iPlayer either via the connected red button or the Apps and Games directory. Within Virgin TiVo, you can also access Ö÷²¥´óÐã iPlayer by going left in the EPG and selecting content that is marked available for catch-up.Ìý
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  • YouView

    Ö÷²¥´óÐã iPlayer is available on YouView, either through a YouView box or compatible YouView-enabled TV. You can use Ö÷²¥´óÐã iPlayer on YouView by either selecting Ö÷²¥´óÐã iPlayer from the PlayersÌýsection, watching a Ö÷²¥´óÐã programme from the last seven days via the YouView electronic programme guide, or watching a Ö÷²¥´óÐã programme from the last seven days via the YouView On Demand area.ÌýIn order to access Ö÷²¥´óÐã 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 Ö÷²¥´óÐã 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 Ö÷²¥´óÐã 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 Ö÷²¥´óÐã iPlayer on my TV? page for a step-by-step guide on signing in.

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