Key Takeaways
- Install BBC iPlayer on Samsung TV: Turn on your Samsung TV → Go to Apps → Search icon → type BBC iPlayer → Install.
- Activate BBC iPlayer on Samsung TV: Launch the BBC iPlayer app → Sign in → Visit the activation website → Enter the code → Enter the login details → Start streaming.
BBC iPlayer is a popular streaming application in the UK. BBC iPlayer app is pre-installed on most Samsung TVs. If not, you can install it from the SmartHub. The app officially supports Samsung TVs, released in 2012 & later. On older models, you can access the help of streaming devices to get the app.
By installing this app, you can enjoy TV shows, documentaries, and other on-demand content for free. You can create your own playlist with your favorite shows in the app. Since it is a geo-restricted app, you can stream its content only from the UK.
Here, we have provided step-by-step instructions to install and activate the BBC iPlayer on your TV. We have also explained the screen mirroring method, which you can access when you don’t want to install the app.
How to Install BBC iPlayer on Samsung TV
In order to stream content on BBC iPlayer, you need to create a free BBC account by visiting its official website. With a user account, you sync the watching history across the devices.
1. Turn on your Samsung TV and connect it to a stable WIFI network.
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2. Select the Apps icon on the home screen.
3. Click the Search icon and type BBC iPlayer using the virtual keyboard.
4. Select the app from the results and hit Install.
5. Now, wait for the app to get installed on your Samsung TV.
Once installed, you can launch the app to activate it with your user account.
How to Activate BBC iPlayer on Samsung TV
1. Open the BBC iPlayer app on your TV.
2. Click the Sign In option to get the activation code on your TV screen.
3. Now, open a browser on your PC or smartphone and go to the activation website of BBC iPlayer [https://www.bbc.com/account/tv].
4. Enter the activation code on the website and hit the Sign in on your TV button.
5. Finally, log in with your BBC account credentials on the website to end the activation process.
6. After activating, relaunch the BBC iPlayer on your TV and start streaming.
How to Screen Mirror BBC iPlayer Using SmartThings App
If you can’t install the BBC iPlayer app on your TV due to storage issues, you can stream its content through the SmartThings app on your smartphone.
1. Connect your smartphone and the Samsung TV to the same WiFi network.
2. Next, install the BBC iPlayer app on your Android or iPhone.
3. Now, open the SmartThings app and log in with your Samsung TV account.
4. Pair the app with your Samsung TV and choose your TV on the home screen.
5. Click on the three-dot icon and select the Mirror Screen (Smart View) option.
6. Choose your TV from the popup menu and click the Allow button on your TV.
7. Now, your mobile screen will start to display on the TV screen.
8. Finally, launch the BBC iPlayer app and enjoy streaming your desired content.
How to Watch BBC iPlayer on Older Models
As we said earlier, you can download the BBC iPlayer app only on Samsung Smart TVs launched in 2012 & later. On the older models, you can connect the following streaming devices to access the application natively.
- Roku
- Firestick
- Apple TV
How to Fix BBC iPlayer Not Working on Samsung TV
In rare cases, the BBC iPlayer app might fall into errors and stop working on your TV. If you face any BBC iPlayer not working issue on your Samsung TVs, fix it by trying the steps mentioned in the table.
Issues | Fixes |
---|---|
BBC iPlayer Not loading | ◘Restart your Samsung TV ◘Update the BBC iPlayer app ◘Reboot the BBC iPlayer app |
BBC iPlayer Crashing | ◘Clear cache files on Samsung TV ◘Update your BBC iPlayer app ◘Update your Samsung TV ◘Reinstall the BBC iPlayer app |
Buffering Issues | ◘Check the Internet connection ◘Restart your WiFi router ◘Disable the VPN network ◘Check for BBC iPlayer server status using Downdetector |
BBC iPlayer Black screen | ◘Clear cache files on Samsung TV ◘Reboot the app ◘Reset Samsung TV |
FAQ
Yes. You can install BBC iPlayer on your Samsung Smart TVs from the SmartHub.
If your Samsung TVs don’t have BBC iPlayer on SmartHub, it states that the TV model is not compatible with the app.
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