Having trouble activating your streaming app on TV?
To activate BBC iPlayer on your TV, open the app on your Smart TV and note the unique code displayed. Then, visit BBC.com/tvcode on your phone or computer, enter the code, and sign in to your BBC account. This links your device and lets you start streaming BBC shows instantly. BBC.com/tvcode makes activation quick and secure.
Step 1: Open the BBC iPlayer App on Your TV
Turn on your Smart TV or supported device (like Fire Stick, Roku, etc.), and launch the BBC iPlayer app.
You’ll see a TV activation code displayed on your screen.
Step 2: Visit www.bbc.com/tvcode
On your phone, tablet, or computer, open a browser and go to 👉 bbc.com/tvcode.
Step 3: Enter the Code
You’ll be asked to enter the unique code shown on your TV screen. Make sure to type it exactly as it appears.
Step 4: Sign In to Your BBC Account
If you're not signed in, the site will ask you to log in or register for a free BBC account.
(If you don’t have one, registration takes only a minute.)
Step 5: You're Done!
After entering the code and signing in, your device will be linked automatically.
Now you can start watching BBC iPlayer content directly on your TV.
Activating your device via bbc.com/tvcode ensures:
Secure login without typing passwords on your TV
Personalized viewing experience
Access to your watch history and recommendations
Ans: It’s a short code shown on your TV when you open the BBC iPlayer app. You use it to activate your device at bbc.com/tvcode.
Ans: Yes, a free BBC account is required to sign in and activate your device.
Ans: On a separate device like your phone or computer, go to www.bbc.com/tvcode and enter the code.
Ans: Simply reopen the BBC iPlayer app on your TV to generate a new code and repeat the process.
Ans: No, each TV will get its own unique code. You’ll need to repeat the activation for each device separately.
Activating BBC iPlayer with bbc.com/tvcode is a simple and secure way to start watching high-quality content on your Smart TV.
Whether it’s gripping dramas, breaking news, live sports, or educational documentaries — BBC brings it all to your screen with just one code.