Are you looking for ways to watch BBC iPlayer on Roku outside UK? Yes, BBC iPlayer is available on Roku, and you can easily download the BBC iPlayer app on Roku’s Channel Store.
BBC offers a streaming service called BBC iPlayer. It’s a free streaming platform, but you must have a valid UK TV license to access it.
A TV license in the UK will cost you £159/year, equivalent to $196.92/year. You can, however, access the BBC iPlayer free trial without purchasing a TV license and watch S4C on-demand programs.
Unfortunately, due to licensing and distribution laws, BBC iPlayer is geo-blocked and only available in the UK.
However, you can watch BBC iPlayer on Roku outside UK with the help of a quality VPN such as ExpressVPN. This guide will show you how to access BBC iPlayer outside UK on a Roku device. In addition, we’ll show you how to mirror iOS and Android devices to watch BBC iPlayer on your Roku-connected device.
How to Get BBC iPlayer on Roku Outside UK? [Quick Ways]
You can watch BBC iPlayer on Roku outside UK using the following two ways.
How to Add BBC iPlayer Channel on Roku?
To add the BBC iPlayer channel on Roku, follow these steps and enjoy any upcoming sports like NIFL Premiership, FA Women Super League, Six Nations 2023, Scottish Championship on BBC iPlayer:
- Subscribe to a quality VPN, ExpressVPN.
- Download and install the VPN app.
- Login to the VPN using your credentials.
- Connect to a VPN server located in the UK (recommended servers East London and Docklands).
- Turn on your Roku device and ensure it is connected to the internet.
- Navigate to the home screen by pressing the home button on your Roku remote.
- Go to the Channel Store by selecting “Streaming Channels” or “Channel Store” from the home screen.
- Find the BBC iPlayer channel by using the search function.
- Select the BBC iPlayer app and press “Add Channel” to download and Install BBC iPlayer on Roku.
- That’s all you will have BBC iPlayer installed on your Roku device.
How to Download BBC iPlayer on Roku Via Roku Website?
You can also add the BBC iPlayer channel on your Roku device by visiting the Roku website to add the channel remotely. Here are the steps that you will need to follow in order to do so.
- Subscribe to a premium VPN, ExpressVPN.
- Download and install the VPN app.
- Login to the VPN using your credentials.
- Connect to a VPN server located in the UK (Docklands and East London are the recommended servers).
- Open a web browser on your computer or mobile device.
- Visit the Roku Website and Sign in to your account.
- Go to the “search bar” and search for BBC iPlayer.
- Tap the Details button from the search results, located below the BBC iPlayer.
- Click on the “Add Channel” button to install the app.
- The BBC iPlayer channel will now be added to your Roku device.
How to Activate BBC iPlayer on Roku?
To watch the best BBC iPlayer shows on Roku, you must activate BBC iPlayer on your Roku device. Follow these steps to activate BBC iPlayer on Roku.
- Go to Roku’s main screen by pressing the “Home” button.
- Open the BBC iPlayer app.
- Sign in to the app using your credentials.
- Enter the activation code on the TV screen.
- Now open a web browser on your PC, visit the official BBC website, and select the “sign-in” option.
- Enter the code displayed on your TV, and select the sign-in option on your TV.
- Your Roku’s BBC iPlayer app will now be operational.
- You can now watch BBC iPlayer content on the app and watch them on your TV.
What are the Alternate Methods to Watch BBC iPlayer on Roku?
Watching the best iPlayer movies on your Roku-connected TV is possible without direct installation using the following methods on your iOS or Android devices.
By using Android and iOS devices, you can also watch BBC iPlayer on Chromecast. Chromecast is compatible with Roku TV. All you have to do is connect the Chromecast to the Roku TV via HDMI port.
With that being said, let’s see how you can screen mirror Android and iOS devices on Roku.
How to Screen Mirror BBC iPlayer to Roku from Android Devices?
To screen mirror BBC iPlayer from an Android device to a Roku device, you must follow the following steps.
- On your Android device, download the BBC iPlayer app from the Google Play Store.
- Ensure that Android and Roku devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
- On your Android smartphone, navigate to the Notification Panel.
- Find the Cast icon, then tap it.
- For the Android screen to be mirrored, select your Roku device name.
- You can now use your Roku to display the screen of your Android device.
- You can now watch BBC iPlayer on Android and mirror your Android screen on your Roku.
How to Screen Mirror BBC iPlayer to Roku from iOS Devices?
To screen mirror BBC iPlayer from an iOS device (such as an iPhone or iPad) to a Roku device, you must first enable the Roku AirPlay option. Once enabled, follow the following steps.
- Ensure that both iOS and Roku devices share the same Wi-Fi network.
- Go to App Store and download the BBC iPlayer app.
- Access the Control Center on your iPhone and select the Screen Mirroring option.
- After that, choose the name of your Roku device from the list of scanned devices.
- The screen of your iOS device will now be mirrored to the screen of your Roku TV.
- Open your BBC iPlayer app and log in using your credentials.
- Play any of your favorite reality show and watch them on your Roku.
How do I create a British account on Roku outside UK?
Here is how to create a British account on Roku outside the United Kingdom.
- Subscribe to a quality VPN, ExpressVPN.
- Download and install the VPN app.
- Login to the VPN using your credentials.
- Connect to a VPN server located in the UK (Dockland and East London are the recommended servers).
- Open your Roku device, and navigate to the settings menu.
- Scroll down and select “Create a new account.”
- Fill in the account information.
- Type in your unique PIN code.
- Use PayPal or a credit/debit card to enter your billing information.
- On your remote, click the Home button.
- Go to streaming channels, and on the search bar, search for BBC iPlayer.
- Click on the BBC iPlayer and add it.
- Stream BBC iPlayer on your Roku outside the UK.
To watch BBC iPlayer on Roku outside UK, you must have a valid UK TV license. A TV license subscription will cost you £159/year, equivalent to $196.92/year. However, if you subscribe and do not like the BBC iPlayer content, you can easily cancel BBC iPlayer subscription and ask for a refund.
How to Fix BBC iPlayer not working issue on Roku?
Are you facing BBC iPlayer not working on your Roku issues? If so, try the following in order to solve the issue.
- Restart your Roku device.
- Close and Open the BBC iPlayer app again.
- Uninstall and reinstall the BBC iPlayer app.
- Check your internet Connection. Make sure your internet connection is stable and fast enough to stream videos.
- Update the BBC iPlayer app.
- Clear the cache: Go to the settings menu on your Roku device, select “System” and then “Advanced system settings,” then select the “Clear cache” option.
- Check if the issue is resolved.
Also if there’s an error code 01119 on BBC iPlayer, don’t worry we have got you. There’s a detailed guide in which we have listed all the solutions for it.
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Wrapping Up!
The BBC iPlayer provides a variety of programming from BBC radio and television stations, such as BBC One, BBC Two, BBC Three, BBC Four, CBBC, etc.
BBC iPlayer is compatible with many devices; you access BBC iPlayer on Apple TV and Android devices, Roku, etc. In addition, the streaming platform is also available on gaming consoles, which means you can watch BBC iPlayer on PS5.
However, you will need to use a VPN to watch BBC iPlayer on Roku outside UK to enjoy all the content the platform has to offer. That’s because BBC iPlayer is geo-blocked and unavailable outside the UK. This article guides you on how to watch BBC iPlayer on Roku outside the UK.
You can also follow this guide to get BBC iPlayer on Firestick outside the UK.