If you’re over 75 and you download or watch BBC programmes on BBC iPlayer, you need to be covered by a TV Licence. Media streaming devices (such as Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Roku and Now TV) Tablets, mobile phones and other portable devicesĭigital boxes or PVRs (such as Sky, Virgin Media or BT TV) Yes, it applies to any device and provider you use, including: Does the law apply to all devices and providers? *You don’t need a licence to watch S4C TV on demand. You don’t need to be covered by a licence to watch any films or TV shows that you buy online. You don’t need a licence if you only ever watch on demand or catch up programmes on services other than BBC iPlayer* (and you also never watch live TV programmes on any channel, including on BBC iPlayer).
Do I need a TV Licence for all on demand programmes? On demand also includes exclusive programmes that are only available online. These programmes can be accessed on a website or through an app on a smart TV, digital box or any other device. On demand means any programme you download or watch that is not being shown as live TV, including catch up TV. Live TV means any programme you watch or record at the same time as it's being shown on TV or live on an online TV service. What’s the difference between live TV and on demand? If you never watch or record any live TV programmes on any channel or device, and never download or watch BBC programmes on BBC iPlayer, you don’t need a TV Licence. You need a licence even if you access BBC iPlayer through another provider, such as:ĭon’t forget, you also need a TV Licence to watch or record any live TV programmes on any channel, no matter what device you use. If you are not licensed, you risk prosecution and a fine of up to £1,000* plus any legal costs and/or compensation you may be ordered to pay. You need to be covered by a TV Licence (including a free over 75 TV Licence) if you download or watch BBC programmes on BBC iPlayer – live, catch up or on demand. What if I already have a free over 75 TV Licence or a blind concessionary licence? Then you and anyone living at your address are already covered. If you live in a separate flat or annex.If you have a separate tenancy agreement for your room.However, there are some exceptions where you may need to be covered by a separate licence: You and anyone normally living at your address are already covered to download or watch BBC programmes on BBC iPlayer and to watch or record live TV programmes on any channel. If you already have a licence (including a free over 75 licence), you’re already covered. You don’t need a second licence for BBC iPlayer or to pay anything extra. Find out about ways to pay for your TV Licence.
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