Why do I have to register for UKTV Play?


Why do I need to register? To get to know you better and make it easier to find the shows you love and serve you more relevant advertising. Once you've registered you're ready to access thousands of hours of shows on demand and totally free of charge – we will never ask to be provided with any payment details.

Do you have to subscribe to UKTV Play?

UKTV Play, is a free on demand TV service.

Is UKTV Play available outside UK?

Can I watch UKTV Play in another country? UKTV Play is restricted to the UK, so you can't watch us anywhere else.

How do I activate UKTV Play on my TV?

Sign into the website with your UKTV Play account. If you don't have a UKTV Play account, fill in the form to register a new account. Enter the five-digit code as shown on the TV and click ‘Sign In'. After a few moments the TV should confirm the successful registration and you can resume viewing.

How do you get UKTV Play?

Is UKTV Play owned by BBC?

UKTV is part of BBC Studios, the UK's most-awarded production company, a world-class distributor with international branded services, and a commercial subsidiary of the world's leading public service broadcaster, the BBC.

How do I watch ITV outside the UK?

Use Unlocator VPN to Watch ITV Outside the UK As a result you can watch ITV abroad as well as any other UK streaming service. VPN is included in the free Unlocator trial so once you have signed up you can download our app for Android, iOS, Mac or Windows.

Is UKTV Play on LG Smart TV?

All new LG TVs will come with Freeview Play as standard following a new five-year agreement. Freeview Play has 11 million users and provides over 70 live channels, and ten-demand players; BBC iPlayer, ITV Hub, All 4, My5, UKTV Play, CBS CatchUp Channels UK, Horror Bites, POP Player, STV Player, and BBC Sounds.

How do I get UKTV Play on my smart TV?

Stream your favourite UKTV Play programmes straight from your Android or iOS device. Plug Chromecast into your HDTV and power socket, then visit chromecast.com/setup. Connect Chromecast to your home Wi-Fi network. Simply tap the cast button in the UKTV Play app and choose a video to play on your TV.

Is Nowtv free?

Is Nowtv free?

Is UKTV Play free on now TV?

The app gives you a great range of catch up and box set content from Dave, Drama, W and Yesterday. Also, if you have an Entertainment Pass as part of your Now subscription you can watch catch up and box sets from Gold. Please note that UKTV Play is not available on early Now boxes (the white ones).

Do you have to subscribe to Freeview play?

If you want to enjoy catch-up and on-demand content through Freeview Play, you'll need to sign up to the individual players, including BBC iPlayer, ITV Hub, All 4, My5, UKTV Play and CBS. You don't need a subscription, just a TV with Freeview Play (available from most leading manufacturers).

Is BBC free in UK?

BBC iPlayer is a free service, but your mobile operator may charge for the data you use on their network. If you're unsure how much mobile data costs or what your data allowance is, please contact your mobile network operator.

Is UKTV a Freeview channel?

UKTV's pay-TV channels are available on Sky and Virgin Media, but not Freeview or Freesat.

Is Freeview free UK?

Freeview is the UK's digital terrestrial television service. We've got one simple aim: to give you the best possible line-up of TV, for free. With more than 70 standard channels and 15 HD channels*, we're bringing you the nation's favourite shows, through your TV aerial, for no monthly cost.

Why can't i access BBC co UK from abroad?

Some content on our sites is available in the UK but not internationally; notably, certain rights restricted video. In order to ensure that people in the UK do not see advertising we have to use GeoIP.

Why can't I see the UK version of BBC?

The BBC has two different versions of its website: one for UK audiences and one for international audiences. We're changing this so we can focus on delivering world class online services to everyone.

Why does BBC iPlayer think I'm outside the UK?

There are several reasons why BBC iPlayer thinks you're outside the UK. The most common are: Your IP address, which is the address websites use to determine where in the world you are, isn't registered in the UK. You're using a VPN (Virtual Private Network), proxy, or similar service which masks your IP address.

Is BBC free on Amazon Prime?

BBC Select is a BBC streaming service available to stream on Amazon Prime Video Channels, the Apple TV app or The Roku Channel. You can try BBC Select for free for 7 days. After the free trial, the subscription price is just $4.99 per month.

Can I buy a UK TV Licence if I live abroad?

Depending on where you are in the world, BBC Worldwide offers BBC-branded TV channels that carry shows made by the BBC and other UK broadcasters. But in answer to your actual question, only people residing in the UK can buy a TV license.

Can the BBC tell if you are watching iPlayer?

Our Privacy Policy explains that we may use data collected from other parts of the BBC to establish if you are using BBC iPlayer. If you would like to see what BBC iPlayer use is associated with your BBC account, you can request a copy of your BBC account data using your BBC account sign in details.

Why can't I watch ITV abroad?

The ITV Hub is only available within the UK as we don't hold international rights for all of our shows. If you are subscribed to ITV Hub+, please note that this service is now also only available within the UK.

Why can't I watch ITV Hub outside the UK?

The reason for this is ITV Hub is only available for residents of the UK and we need to be confident you're in the UK to use our service, as your VPN may mask your location. You may experience problems if your Internet Service Provider (ISP) uses servers located abroad.

How do I change my country on ITV?

You can change your location by navigating to Settings in the top menu bar of the app (or by pressing the yellow button on your Samsung, NOW TV or Roku remote control). This will ensure that your region is kept up-to-date and that we show the correct channels and shows to you.

Is UKTV an app?

A whole world of entertainment is at your fingertips. Download the official UKTV Play app and start streaming today! When you use the UKTV Play app we collect some personal and usage data to enhance your experience.