BBC.COM/ACCOUNT/TV

How do i Activate bbc iplayer on my tv?

Follow these steps: 

• Open the BBC iPlayer application on your TV.

• Press the Sign In button.

• You should see a screen asking you to use a second device to sign in. At the bottom of the screen it should say, "Don't have a mobile, tablet or computer? ...

• Follow the on-screen instructions to get access to BBC iPlayer.

How do I Sign in on My TV?

You need to sign in on most TVs using the BBC iPlayer app. This is to give you a personalised experience, and to make sure we’re making something for everyone. Find out more about bbc.com/account/tv  why we're asking you to sign in.

To sign in, all you need is:

• A TV with the BBC iPlayer app installed

• Your phone, tablet or computer.

• A BBC account. You can find out more about bbc.com/account/tv here.

How to Sign in on your bbc iplayer?

• Open the BBC iPlayer app on your TV.

• Select “Sign in”. You can find this in Settings or by selecting the “Sign in” icon in the menu.

• You’ll see a page with some instructions and an eight-character code.

• Now, on your phone, tablet or computer, visit www.bbc.com/account/tv

• If you’re not already signed in on your phone, tablet or computer, you’ll be asked to sign in to your bbc.com/account/tv. Don’t have a BBC account yet? Hit “Register” instead of “Sign in”.

• Once you’re signed in on your phone, tablet or computer, you’ll be asked to enter the eight-character code that’s showing on your TV.

• Enter the eight-character code shown on your TV, then hit “Confirm” and wait a few moments for your TV to refresh. This will only take about 10 seconds.

• Your TV will tell you when it’s all done. You can then set your phone, tablet or computer aside and get watching your TV.