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.

Nov 21, 2023 · "The BBC doesn't provide a UHD download option on Sky. Depending on which version of Sky Q box you have you may be able to watch UHD by using the iPlayer app instead of the download option, but only the latest (3rd generation) boxes support iPlayer UHD." Hi, Thanks for the reply. My hardware version is: 32B108.

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).

Jan 29, 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

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 7, 2023 · When in BBC IPlayer half way through streaming a programme screen goes black. If I do nothing it stays black. Only way to fix is to put skyq to standby then switch back on, and then reload IPlayer

Dec 1, 2024 · I feel like this is another step closer/clue to BBC eventually having every single episode of EastEnders available on iPlayer. It would make them the first broadcaster AFAIK to have a soap's complete run available to stream.

Jan 25, 2025 · My new installation of SKY q is giving a problem only on the BBC iplayer. Whilst watching a stream the screen goes black. The only way to get out of this is to return to the q home screen, reload the iplayer and resume the stream. I am set to 2160 10 bit resolution using a Samsung 48 Oled uhd tv. Is this a bug or is there a way to stop this ...

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>