- #BBC IPLAYER APP HOW TO#
- #BBC IPLAYER APP INSTALL#
- #BBC IPLAYER APP UPDATE#
- #BBC IPLAYER APP ANDROID#
- #BBC IPLAYER APP SOFTWARE#
If, for some reason, you don't want to do it that way, there is another option. This will add BBC iPlayer to the apps library and make it available to use direct from the PlayStation home screen." The BBC's Neil Hall has told users to download the BBC iPlayer app on their PS5 consoles in this way: "From today, PS5 owners can add the BBC iPlayer app by going to the Media tab on the PS5 home screen and selecting BBC iPlayer from the All Apps section. We've just downloaded the BBC iPlayer app on our own PS5 and it seems to be working just fine. Whatever the technical hurdles were behind the scenes, though, we can confirm that they have now been overcome. Hence probably not directly related to manufacturers like wrote:Īt the end of the day, if you are not happy with the withdrawal of the BBC iPlayer - complaining to the BBC is your first port of call - as you are the license payer.The original lack of a BBC iPlayer app on the PS5 came as something of a surprise, considering that the PS4 had a functioning iPlayer app and many other streaming applications carried straight over to the new console via backwards compatibility. However on reflection (a guess), I would imagine that this would be in conjuction with BBC and expectations that license payers have. Under EU law, the maximum for a consumer electronic device is 6 years (depending on what device) - however as stated, Sony is not responsible for the withdrawal of 3rd Party wrote:Ĭan you please provide a link to this - as I am interested to know.
#BBC IPLAYER APP INSTALL#
Download and install the app, making sure to get the right version for your device’s operating system.
#BBC IPLAYER APP HOW TO#
Also one cannot expect a company to support a service in-definately (ie Microsoft withdrawing support to legacy OS's and Programs like Windows XP). Here’s how to watch BBC iPlayer in USA: Sign up for one of the VPNs mentioned below ( we recommend NordVPN ).
At point of Sale, the BBC iPlayer was operational, and hence not mis-sold. Sony's legal liability does not extend to the withdrawal of third party services.
#BBC IPLAYER APP SOFTWARE#
Sony's responsibility is in terms of the hardware you purchased as well as the software in with it is needed to run the hardware (ie the operating wrote:
#BBC IPLAYER APP ANDROID#
Sony is not responsible or liable for third party entities that with to withdraw their services. If you are experiencing a problem when opening or using the BBC iPlayer app, updating the Android System WebView via Google Play should now resolve the issue. I think you may need to re-read UK Consumer law. This is not unique to Sony either as other manufactuerers/brands are effected to. Discover the best sporting content from around the BBC via the BBC Sport app including podcasts through BBC Sounds, exclusive content on BBC iPlayer and more. In terms of use, the player is not obsolete, simply the fact that BBC has withdrawn its use of the iPlayer on certain models. The BBC Sport app brings you all the breaking news across the world of sport including football, cricket, rugby union, rugby league, F1, tennis, golf, athletics and much more. Your BDV-E370 was released in 2010 - It matters not when you purchased it. Developers can show information here about how their app collects and uses your data. Therefore to other users in the same situation, please contact your MP, and register your complaint. BBC iPlayer brings you the latest and greatest TV series and box sets. So the situation, is not one of washing of hands of these obligations but rather is a situation which is being investigated. In fact this matter has been raised in UK parliament by MPs on behalf of their constituents who bought these units and corresponding smart TVs which after 2 years don't look so smart. So they have to either put in place some mechanism to rectify the situation, this might mean a replacemnt chip or whatever, or they have to compensate their customer for the loss of this functionality, which was major part of the original product offering. Now Sony may claim that this is due to factors beyond their control, and that may be true, but this does not absolve them from their obligations under UK consumer law. One does not expect that part of the machine will become obsolete after 2 years.
#BBC IPLAYER APP UPDATE#
THe machine was purchased for two primary purposes playing blu ray discs and the BBC iPlayer. To update your BBC iPlayer app, you can take advantage of Google Play Store, going to Menu > My apps & games to update the app.
I have a Sony home theatre system I bought in 2012 the BDV - E370.
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