If you'd prefer to catch your favourite show on the go, you can download BBC iPlayer apps on Apple, Android and Windows tablets and smartphones. Bear in mind that although all BBC iPlayer apps and variants share a common look and core functionality, the exact way they'll work and the features they offer will vary slightly from device to device. Tempted to invest in a streaming device but not sure where to start? Read our guide on the best streaming devices.Īnother option is combining your computer and TV by connecting them via a HDMI cable to watch the online version of iPlayer on the big screen. You can also access iPlayer through a whole host of PVRs, internet streaming devices (such as Chromecast and the Amazon Fire Stick), Blu-ray players and games consoles, such as the Nintendo Wii, Microsoft Xbox One and Sony PlayStation 4. One option is to access it using a smart TV - find out how this works and some of the other benefits to having your TV connected to the internet in our comprehensive guide to smart TVs. Most smart TVs will have BBC iPlayer available as an app, or integrated into their electronic programme guide (EPG), enabling you to catch up on programmes on the big screen.

The majority of people use the web version of BBC iPlayer on a PC or laptop, but you can just as easily get the service directly on your TV. BBC iPlayer is the dedicated online hub for browsing BBC programmes and then streaming the content to various devices, including laptops, TVs, tablets and smartphones.

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