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How do I put BBC iPlayer on my iPad?

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If you can update your device to iOS 9.3 or above, youcan install the BBC iPlayer app from the Apple AppStore. Use the BBC iPlayer website through your Safaribrowser. Just open Safari and head towww.bbc.co.uk/iplayer.


Also know, how do I get BBC iPlayer on my iPad?

Installing on iPad and iPhone

  1. From the home screen, tap App Store. To install apps, you mustsign in with your Apple ID or create one.
  2. To browse within the App Store, tap Search (located at thebottom) then enter 'BBC iPlayer'.
  3. Tap the app.
  4. Tap Get then tap Install.

Secondly, how do you get BBC iPlayer? Open the BBC iPlayer app on your TV. Select“Sign in”. You can find this in Settings or byselecting the “Sign in” icon in the menu. You'll see apage with some instructions and an eight-charactercode.

Also to know, can I watch catch up TV on my iPad?

The Freeview app brings together live andcatch-up TV from different channels on your iPhone,iPad or Google Android smartphone or tablet. With TVapps such as BBC iPlayer and ITV Player installed on yoursmartphone or tablet, you can watch your favourite showswherever you like, either live or viacatch-up.

Can I get BBC iPlayer in Ireland?

App allows Irish viewers to watch BBCiPlayer. THE BBC has finally opened up itsiPlayer service to Irish users with the start justafter midnight of an iPad application aimed at internationalviewers.

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