Published on December 5th, 2017 | by Sumit Bhowal

What technology can you use to watch bbc iplayer abroad for free

Technology has allowed for many to be afforded conveniences such as watching television from anywhere in the world with the use of tablets, computers, apps, and online streaming capabilities. Within the last decade, technology has truly launched the entertainment industry into a new atmosphere; one that allows for a great deal of diversity in programming as well as accessibility in how you partake in things such as a television show. If you live abroad and are looking for ways that you can watch bbc iplayer abroad for free, this article will highlight some tech tips that will help you in this endeavor.

How does the bbc iplayer app know my location? When you access the bbc iplayer from your mobile device, computer, or tablet, the app checks your ip address which is a way that your location will be revealed. There are some ways that you can work around this though. Here are a few ideas:

VPN. The easiest way to watch your favorite bbc programs abroad via the iplayer is to use a virtual private network, or VPN. The technological advancements over the past decade have allowed for the VPN to disguise your location or make it appear that you are in a location in which you are not. Another perk to using a VPN is that it masks your online activity, provides a great deal of security, and allows you the ability to use an IP address from any location. There are several companies that you can work with to obtain a VPN that will allow you to reap these benefits but one that is most popular in the UK is Hidden24 or PureVPN. Another great choice is NordVPN which charges a nominal monthly fee to its users.

Use your Xbox or Playstation to connect to bbc iplayer. Yes, this is possible but you will need to change your DNS settings to be successful in your endeavor to gain access to the bbc iplayer. The best way to do this is to access the network server associated with your console of choice. Once there, you will need to manually enter a primary and secondary DNS number. To obtain a DNS number, search the internet as there are many free ones available. DroidKing is a good site to check out as there are many DNS numbers listed there. Keep in mind that these free DNS numbers may be slower than what you are used to due to the number of people using them.

Make sure that your UK TV license is up to date. Beginning in September 2016, the BBC started to require that patrons who use the iplayer need to own a license. If you do not have a license, it is best to get one and the only way to do this is by having a valid UK postcode. This is a way that the BBC can ensure that you are a license patron.

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