Access to BBC iplayer

You can watch BBC iPlayer on your iPad. 🙂

Yes I never bother with iPlayer on my tv as I often watch things to catch up in bed so I’m sure you ll still get it on your iPlayer

It's impossible to say for sure but it could be a DRM issues. DRM is Digital Rights Management. It’s the technology that controls access to copyrighted material. If you haven’t updated the software and firmware on your TV recently, then that could be blocking channels and streaming services.

You need to go into your TVs settings and check for updates.

How old is your TV?

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It's impossible to say for sure but it could be a DRM issues. DRM is Digital Rights Management. It’s the technology that controls access to copyrighted material. If you haven’t updated the software and firmware on your TV recently, then that could be blocking channels and streaming services.

You need to go into your TVs settings and check for updates.

How old is your TV?

My thoughts exactly. TV hasnt been updated.
Lots of older people worry when/ if they see this message and ignore it. I had to do it for a friend of mine.

It’s pretty old. Inherited from my son. To be honest I could do with replacing it with one that can access other catch-ups but it’s attached to a Humax box that I’ve got recordings on and also a dvd/video player ( I still watch DVD’s). Why does everything change all the time ?

One of the pleasures of my life is watching all sorts of things on iPlayer on my Samsung tablet tucked up in bed. And listening to all sorts of things on BBC Sounds. Tonight I just listened to part one of The Guitar Story wonderful. Can't wait for next Thursday's episode which is not available until next Thursday.
So OP I am sure you can watch iPlayer on your iPad.

There comes a point when manufacturers no longer issue software and firmware updates for older sets so that might be the case with your set.

You can buy a decent 32” Smart HD TV for £160 or less.

I have a Samsung bought nearly five years ago. I have it hooked up to a Humax box plus a DVD player so if you buy a new TV you can still use those.

My TV is a slightly older version of this:

ao.com/product/ue32f6000f-samsung-tv-black-106455-108.aspx?mm_rf=mm_76ae611390aec301c2b8

I do have a sound bar too as the sound quality on the TV is a bit thin but it may have improved on later version(s).

Last year, after our Samsung tv screen failed we bought a Hisense mini LED tv. We don't need an aerial or a satellite dish as everything is streamed over the Internet. We have tuned in the terrestrial channels as a back up just in case the broadband goes down. Our son was so impressed with it when he came to visit that he bought one too saying that, in his opinion, this is the future of television.

I still think having a Humax (or similar) box is worthwhile if you want to record from digital terrestrial channels and be able to fast forward through the ads. Those same programmes might be available to stream but you then have to sit through the ads unless you subscribe. Some channels, such as Talking Pictures TV, have a very limited streaming service

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Yes I never bother with iPlayer on my tv as I often watch things to catch up in bed so I’m sure you ll still get it on your iPlayer

Me too. Watch an old favourite or the news....in the comfort of my bed in a sunny room or even in the night...sounds has music and stories.

We have just got a new TV, too and once you get used to it you can get a lot of stuff quite easily. Tvs are much cheaper than they used to be . Our old one ‘died’ and it would have cost as much to fix it ,almost, as getting a new one so we splashed out. I can’t get bbc iview because we are not in the UK but we do get the BBC news on tv through the new tv.

Your Humax box will keep what is recorded and can attach to a new tv quite easily. for you to continue to play them.

What’s frustrating is that the guy who fitted the Humax box and other TV’s for me seems to have retired and I’m a complete technophobe.

Sorry to be such a technophobe but I watch iPlayer on my PC i.e. not a pad. Is that going to be OK?

As Graphite discussed above, we switched to a small smart TV and I think we can get everything we need on that. You could always keep your current TV so that you can watch what you've already got recorded, or somebody who is tech-savvy could probably link it to a new TV for you.

I have a Humax box which I use for players and recording/watching. According to the pop up message, viewing the iplayer through the Humax will be discontinued from October. Very annoying! The Channel 4 player has already gone!

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Sorry to be such a technophobe but I watch iPlayer on my PC i.e. not a pad. Is that going to be OK?

No because I like to watch things on catchup with my partner when he’s here. I do watch a lot on my iPad but sometimes I just want to lie on the sofa with the dog and watch tv; I use subtitles, too. And sometimes I watch sport on catchup and just have it on in the background while I potter around doing other things. Being an obsessive recycler I hate the way that we constantly have to replace things that still have lots of life left in them. I’ve been meaning to sort out the tv at some point anyway.

No new TV needed get a firestick, cheapest is about £20 bit even cheaper when they have a sale. That will still work.

Don’t panic Maybee.

If you can plug something in you can set up a new TV. Here’s how but if you really think you wouldn’t be able to do it then if you buy from AO they will disconnect the old set and set up the new one for £45.

ao.com/help-and-advice/delivery-and-services/tv-set-up

If you decide to DIY, take a photo of how things are connected to your current TV. That should guide you. Label all the cables as you disconnect.

Plug the TV aerial into the back of the Humax and connect the Humax to the TV with the HDMI cable. Remember to switch the box on.

Do the same for your DVD player. Connect it to your TV with an HDMI cable.

I have my Humax connected to HDMI 1 and DVD player to HDMI 2.

Newer TVs will extra HDMI inputs which can be used for other devices e.g. a games console.

On the remote for the TV there will be a button which allows you tab between devices.

Once you have connected the devices you will need to go into the settings for each to select things like region, language, screen format and power settings.

With a new Smart TV there will be some initial setting up to synchronise apps to your other devices for which you will need your laptop of tablet to hand. You just need to follow the on-screen instructions to enter a code for each app.

That means you can start watching a programme on your laptop, tablet, phone or TV and then continue watching it on another of the devices from wherever you left off.

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It isn't the iplayer but ........

I'm absolutely loving an episode on my ipad each night of 'The Golden Girls' on Disney×. It's absolutely glorious.

(Accessed via my son's account details - but can't get it on the television as it obviously picks up that it's 150-miles from him, but allows it on portable receivers like ipad lap top, mobile phones.
Friends do likewise via their kids with Netflix)
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Agree with Dreadwitch just use a fire stick. I have a brilliant Samsung TV, 16 years old and watch iplayer all the while using a fire stick. If your TVs okay why change it?

I love my BT box, but it has recently lost access to Netflix as the latest update is not compatible with older boxes. I’m sure it’s only a matter of time before other apps disappear too as streaming g providers won’t support old technology for ever..
The best solution is a fire stick. Wait until Amazon has a sale event and they are often half price. Unfortunately there is no facility to record programs so you will have to endure the adverts or pay extra for ad free streaming.

Never had that message! Either buy a new tv or watch on your i Pad

If your tv has a spare hdmi port then as mentioned above get an Amazon firestick. New 4k version £50 or refurbed £34 or if you’re not in a hurry, as mentioned above, wait for a sale.
Will give you access to iPlayer, Netflix and Amazon prime applications as well as many more (eg ITVX ch4 ch5 ..)

You will need active accounts for each app. IPlayer is free some of others mentioned require subscription.

Apps are always being updated and unfortunately some host devices such as your tv are no longer supported