Getting started on a TV

91¸£ÀûÉç iPlayer is available on connected TVs, games consoles, set-top boxes, streamers and platforms including Freesat, Sky, Virgin Media, and YouView. You need to be in the UK, and your device will need to be connected to the internet.

To check if your device is supported, have a look here: How can I check if 91¸£ÀûÉç iPlayer is available on a particular TV?

You can access 91¸£ÀûÉç iPlayer in one of the following ways, depending on the device:

  • Launch the app. You may need to install it from the player or app store on your device.
  • Use your device's on-screen menu and episode guide.
  • Press the red button on your remote from a 91¸£ÀûÉç channel.

How do I use 91¸£ÀûÉç iPlayer on my device?

  • Freesat

    If you have a compatible Freesat with Freetime box, 91¸£ÀûÉç iPlayer can be accessed by launching into the On Demand section from the 91¸£ÀûÉç menu. Your Freesat device will need to be connected to the internet to access 91¸£ÀûÉç iPlayer.
     
  • Freeview Play 

    If you're using Freeview Play to watch 91¸£ÀûÉç iPlayer then you need to make sure your TV is connected to an aerial before you launch the 91¸£ÀûÉç iPlayer app. For more information on Freeview Play visit their website: .
     
  • Sky
    • Sky+ box: Access 91¸£ÀûÉç iPlayer by selecting ‘Catch Up’ in Sky’s On Demand section and then choose 91¸£ÀûÉç iPlayer
       
    • Sky Q: As well as accessing 91¸£ÀûÉç content via Catch Up and On Demand, you can also use the 91¸£ÀûÉç iPlayer app which is available in the Apps section, or via the red button (when on a 91¸£ÀûÉç channel). Using the 'Watch from the start' option when switching to a 91¸£ÀûÉç channel will also launch iPlayer.
       
    • Sky Glass: There are multiple ways to access 91¸£ÀûÉç iPlayer programmes, including via the red button (on a 91¸£ÀûÉç channel) and by selecting 91¸£ÀûÉç iPlayer in the Apps section
       

  • Virgin Media

    Virgin Media users can find 91¸£ÀûÉç iPlayer either via the connected red button or the Apps and Games directory. With Virgin TV 360, you can also access 91¸£ÀûÉç iPlayer by going left in the EPG and selecting content that is marked available for catch-up.  

  • YouView

    91¸£ÀûÉç iPlayer is available on YouView, either through a YouView box or compatible YouView-enabled TV. You can use 91¸£ÀûÉç iPlayer on YouView by either selecting 91¸£ÀûÉç iPlayer from the Players section, watching a 91¸£ÀûÉç programme from the last seven days via the YouView electronic programme guide, or watching a 91¸£ÀûÉç programme from the last seven days via the YouView On Demand area. In order to access 91¸£ÀûÉç iPlayer, YouView devices need to be connected to the internet.
     
  • Smart TVs and internet connected devices

    There are several different versions of 91¸£ÀûÉç iPlayer which manufacturers use in their devices. Between these versions, due to technical limitations, there can be some variations in features (subtitles, HD etc.). Each device will need to be connected to the internet to use 91¸£ÀûÉç iPlayer.

Do I have to sign in?

Yes, you do. Once you've signed in to your 91¸£ÀûÉç account, you can watch live and on-demand content, view your Watchlist and continue watching programmes from where you left off.

Check the How do I sign in to 91¸£ÀûÉç iPlayer on my TV? page for a step-by-step guide on signing in. For help with child profiles, have a look here: How do I create a child profile on 91¸£ÀûÉç iPlayer?