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BBC Player

  • 02-01-2016 10:11pm
    #1
    LovexxLife
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 585 ✭✭✭


    Hi,

    Does anyone know how to watch the BBC PLayer want to catch up on casualty, I've used expat shield in the past but doesn't seem to work anymore.

    Thanks


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  • #2
    Slippin Jimmy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,033 ✭✭✭Slippin Jimmy


    LovexxLife wrote: »
    Hi,

    Does anyone know how to watch the BBC PLayer want to catch up on casualty, I've used expat shield in the past but doesn't seem to work anymore.

    Thanks

    It's not available in Ireland due to restrictions. There may be ways to get around this. Google is your friend.


  • #3
    riclad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,184 ✭✭✭riclad


    https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/unlimited-free-vpn-hola/gkojfkhlekighikafcpjkiklfbnlmeio?hl=en

    use with chrome browser
    BBC 1 ,2 ,itv, c4, itv2,itv3,4 . c5 can be watch free to air no sub needed on any sky reciever, or freesat box .
    no card needed .
    sky box on adverts.ie with remote , 25 euro.


  • #4
    TenLeftFingers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 683 ✭✭✭TenLeftFingers


    Not so sure about using that after reading here: http://businessetc.thejournal.ie/hola-botnet-hack-2131743-May2015/


  • #5
    blueser
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,725 ✭✭✭✭blueser


    Even using a VPN (IP Vanish) connected to a UK server, I'm still being geoblocked out of the iPlayer. Both on mobile and firestick. Any tips on how to get around this?


  • #6
    diceyreilly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,176 ✭✭✭diceyreilly


    blueser wrote: »
    Even using a VPN (IP Vanish) connected to a UK server, I'm still being geoblocked out of the iPlayer. Both on mobile and firestick. Any tips on how to get around this?

    I watch bbc/itv player all the time with VPN. Not sure why it wouldn’t work for you.


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  • #7
    johnb25
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 503 ✭✭✭johnb25


    diceyreilly wrote: »
    I watch bbc/itv player all the time with VPN. Not sure why it wouldn’t work for you.

    Which VPN are you using?


  • #8
    Officer Giggles
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,681 ✭✭✭Officer Giggles


    I used VPN Unlimited a few days ago without issue but now the BBC Player is no longer working with it


  • #9
    Joziburg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 378 ✭✭Joziburg


    So I use it frequently with a vpn on my phone and tablet. Is there any way to download bbc player app on to a smart android tv? I have the same vpn app on the TV but to watch bbc player the only way I have found is to go to the TVs own web browser and watch from BBC website, a bit cumbersome (and i can't cast iPhone to the tv). Anyone know?


  • #10
    Joziburg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 378 ✭✭Joziburg


    Mr.S wrote: »
    You should use a SmartDNS service over VPN, much more reliable.



    What brand TV? Usually a case of just switching the TV region to UK, and you'll get the stock UK TV apps installed.

    Sony Bravia, oh that would be great. Has anyone tried this. I thought it picks your region up by the google play store?

    Also Smart DNS, what's this? Is it completely separate to a vpn.


  • #11
    riclad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,184 ✭✭✭riclad


    Joziburg wrote: »
    Sony Bravia, oh that would be great. Has anyone tried this. I thought it picks your region up by the google play store?

    Also Smart DNS, what's this? Do is it completely separate to a vpn?

    It might be this?
    Ad·www.smartdnsproxy.com/
    Smart DNS Proxy Service | Unblock US/UK TV Shows Today

    I just googled it.
    I just watch bbc live on easy view website
    Works fine no proxy needed I use chrome or Firefox
    Easyview c4 itv c5 bbc most UK TV channels free
    Easyview.eu
    Works on phone tablet or pc


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  • #12
    Alun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,499 ✭✭✭✭Alun


    Mr.S wrote: »
    If you change your region on your TV, it should make the stock UK apps appear (which come pre-installed) and then you should be able to update as per normal.
    Not necessarily. On my Sony Android TV, the various catchup services are only available through the YouView app which will only work if you have tuned in the relevant UK channels via the antenna input. You can sideload the apps but they don't appear in Sony's launcher. There are apps that claim to add sideloaded apps into the launcher but none of them work in my case.


  • #13
    Alun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,499 ✭✭✭✭Alun


    Mr.S wrote: »
    Do you not get dedicated apps via the Sony Android TV's? That's annoying, what's the point of putting Android TV on them then?
    Not on mine anyway. Maybe there are models without this Youview thing that do, I don't know.

    The apps are there, you can find them if you delve into the Android app settings, but they don't appear to want to open by themselves. If you click on them nothing happens. I tried selecting UK in the initial setup but no difference.

    The only way I can access these things is by accessing them through the inbuilt web browser which isn't ideal.


  • #14
    Joziburg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 378 ✭✭Joziburg


    Alun wrote: »
    Not on mine anyway. Maybe there are models without this Youview thing that do, I don't know.

    The apps are there, you can find them if you delve into the Android app settings, but they don't appear to want to open by themselves. If you click on them nothing happens. I tried selecting UK in the initial setup but no difference.

    The only way I can access these things is by accessing them through the inbuilt web browser which isn't ideal.


    Will try change the TV location to U.K. and see what appears.

    On this YouView app, I only bought this Sony Android TV this week and there is no YouView app on it. Was that pre installed on yours?


  • #15
    Alun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,499 ✭✭✭✭Alun


    Joziburg wrote: »
    Will try change the TV location to U.K. and see what appears.

    On this YouView app, I only bought this Sony Android TV this week and there is no YouView app on it. Was that pre installed on yours?

    It's actually called Live TV & Catch Up, but it's YouView really. When you fire it up it displays the YouView logo briefly.

    If you start it, it complains about the TV signal bring too weak, and then displays a screen where you can see the apps but clicking on them does nothing.


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