Bbc.com/tvcode !!top!! Guide

BBC iPlayer is intended for UK residents. If you are abroad, you generally cannot access the content. If you are a UK resident on holiday, you may encounter restrictions, though the BBC does offer limited access for verified UK license fee payers in some EU countries.

On the welcome screen, you will see an option that says . Do not choose "Guest" or "Watch without signing in" if you want to access the full library and live TV. bbc.com/tvcode

Here is the exact process to get your TV up and running. BBC iPlayer is intended for UK residents

For new users, this process—known as "device pairing"—can look slightly technical. However, it is actually a very secure and simple way to link your TV to your BBC account without having to type out long email addresses and passwords using a frustrating remote control. On the welcome screen, you will see an option that says

page at is the BBC iPlayer TV pairing screen .

The BBC requires a TV License to view content. If you are attempting to watch from outside the UK, or if your account details suggest you do not have a license, you may be blocked.

While it might seem like a hassle to grab your phone just to turn on the TV, the system is actually a time-saver in the long run. It saves you from the agony of "hunt-and-peck" typing with a TV remote and ensures your watchlist follows you from your phone to your living room seamlessly.