The BBC iPlayer app is now accessible for the PlayStation 5 in the United Kingdom, which is released in November 2021 more than a year following the console’s debut. Brits have been eagerly awaiting the release of BBC iPlayer on PlayStation 5 since it is already available for over 15,000 devices including Xbox Series X/S consoles.
This fabulous streaming service follows in line with HBO Max which launched their app at the end-of 2020 and other popular options such as Netflix or Crunchyroll that are widely used throughout Europe today
The BBC just stated that PS5 owners may now use the app on their gaming system. This means you can watch all of the newest BBC programming from your television set as long as you pay your television license fee. Some of the recent best watches on BBC are; Young MasterChef 2023, Amanda & Alan’s Italian Job, the Apprentice S17 and the Hairy Biker’s go local.
If you want to know how to watch BBC iPlayer outside uk on PS5, we’ve prepared this easy how-to guide.
How To Watch BBC iPlayer On PS5
Here’s a detailed tutorial on downloading and installing the BBC iPlayer app on your PS5 system.
- Go to the Media section on the top of the PS5’s home screen.
- Scroll down to the “All Apps” area.
- Tap on the “BBC iPlayer” icon. (It’s now available in both the “Highlighted” section and under “Video and Music applications.”)
- It’s as simple as downloading the app and then adding it to your Media applications list. It will take you no more than a few seconds to do so.
You’ll also need to use another device to access your BBC account when you first open the iPlayer app.
Simply match your personal details on the app’s opening screen, or follow the on-screen directions that display when you start it up, but here’s how to connect your BBC account:
- Visit the following website on a different device: www.bbc.com/account/TV
- When you go to the BBC’s website, you’ll be required to register with your BBC account.
- When you connect your PS5 system to the TV, it generates an activation code that you must input into your PS5 system.
- When you first open the PS5 iPlayer app, you’ll be prompted to use your PlayStation account information to log in. You may instantly watch all of BBC’s most recent programs on the PS5 iPlayer app after logging in, whether they’re live or on-demand.
Wrapping Up!
We hope this post will assist you in learning how to watch BBC iPlayer on PS5 so that you can enjoy all the Sci-Fi shows on BBC iPlayer or any other amazing content they offer .
Happy Streaming!