topic BBC Iplayer on Google TV in Home Cinema, Projectors & Players

BBC Iplayer on Google TV

gc---- — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 09:49:00 GMT

Hi,

Just wondering how I can use BBC Iplayer either using an app (can't see anything relevant) or by using the chrome browser. The following link seems to suggest you can just use the browser

http://www.sony.co.uk/hub/google-tv

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However when I go to the iplayer home page I just get a page telling me it isn't supported

Would appreciate any help

Glenn.

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Re: BBC Iplayer

gofrost — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 23:07:38 GMT

since the latest update for this device bbc iplayer is not supported either as an app (which there is'nt one) or bookmarking the bbc website and accessing from there, message " Sorry we do not support your device "

Re: BBC Iplayer

@2472552501026097 — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 14:54:33 GMT

Same here, it was the main reason for purchasing the NSZ-GS7, (

Re: BBC Iplayer

JH0000 — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 17:45:49 GMT

There was an update to google tv at the end of November. I think some adobe software has been removed and this has stopped BBC iplayer from working. However from searching for info on the web it looks like BBC are going to fix this problem. This is only what I can gather from the internet so if anyone can help it would be appreciated.

BBC Iplayer

clemmy — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 11:30:17 GMT

Hi, I`ve seen posts on other forums re this subject and they propose logging ontohttp://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/bigscreen/apparently this might resolve the situation,I was thinking of buying a NSZ-GS7 but was put off by the above problem,I would be interested if this is a fix

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Re: BBC Iplayer

JH0000 — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 18:49:57 GMT

Hi, you can watch bbc iplayer through this big screen version. There is also a problem with 4od, you can watch the adverts but not the programmes. Any ideas for this?

Re: BBC Iplayer

paulsmith1001 — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 20:57:43 GMT

The big screen version of the BBCi player works just fine for me and i have no problems with playing the adverts or the programmes on 4OD. Would be nice to have some apps for these though rather than having to do everything through Chrome.

Re: BBC Iplayer

Catmambo — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 09:48:35 GMT

Hi all

Just had an update from the BBC. They have identified an issue on their side, and its being fixed - ETA of around 10 days apparently.

Thanks

Re: BBC Iplayer on Google TV

robaldog — Thu, 25 Jul 2013 15:02:45 GMT

I too am unable to get BBC iplayer on my TV via my NSZ-GS7. Used Google Chrome to get there, but it just drops the sound. Thought it might be weak WiFi signal so bought a Huwei booster but that made it worse. If anyone finds a solution I would like to hear it...

Re: BBC Iplayer on Google TV

robaldog — Mon, 29 Jul 2013 18:18:52 GMT

after reading other messages on this site, I tried BBC iplayer bigscreen, and bingo! it works! so if you have this problem, try BBC iplayer bigscreen.

Re: BBC Iplayer

robaldog — Mon, 29 Jul 2013 18:21:34 GMT

yes, it worked for me... try it!

Re: BBC Iplayer on Google TV

robaldog — Mon, 29 Jul 2013 18:23:57 GMT

try accessing BBC iplayer bigscreen via Google Chrome... it worked for me!

Re: BBC Iplayer

robaldog — Mon, 29 Jul 2013 18:25:09 GMT

try BBC iplayer bigscreen...

Re: BBC Iplayer on Google TV

robaldog — Sun, 04 Aug 2013 17:31:36 GMT

Unfortunately, BBC iplayer bigscreen only worked once briefly, and now access to BBC iplayer is so slow that no-one wants to watch it... same for You tube. Anyone got a a solution or something I can try?

Re: BBC Iplayer on Google TV

Bagsy2 — Tue, 06 Aug 2013 21:13:08 GMT

One would assume that Sony is waiting for the Jellybean update to support BBC iPlayer. Why is that not spelt out? BBC iPlayer is all over the Google TV homepage but not supported on the most vanilla of Google TV devices. Clear communication please Sony Product team!

http://www.google.com/tv/apps.html

Re: BBC Iplayer on Google TV

GandFF — Tue, 04 Jan 2022 09:37:38 GMT

I have been a great fan of Sony TVs over the years and was about to upgrade my old non Android TV.

I wanted the new OLED TV to support the main UK catchup app, BBC iPlayer, All4, ITV Hub etc as I do not use Sky or other box. Currently I watch these via a Windows PC under the TV, which is getting a bit long in the tooth.

So I was very disappointed to see that these aren't available on the Sony 55" OLED TV (running GoogleTV) my sister has just purchased.

It looks like I may be switching manufacturer, unless this is resolved.

Re: BBC Iplayer on Google TV

sara88 — Sun, 28 Jan 2024 21:28:38 GMT

me too