How to Install BBC iPlayer on FireStick/Fire TV from Outside UK 2020

This is a step-by-step guide on how to install BBC iPlayer on FireStick, Fire TV, and Fire TV Cube. BBC iPlayer is a video streaming service in the UK. Not just Movies and TV Shows, you get to stream Live Sports, News, Documentaries, and more.

Even though BBC iPlayer has an official app available on the Amazon App Store, it is also easily installed on FireStick using its APK. I will be discussing both of these methods.

BBC iPlayer FireStick app is only available for UK residents. People living outside of the UK will need a VPN to access their free content. I recommend my readers get SurfShark VPN, which works great with the BBC iPlayer app. 

Method 1: How to Install BBC iPlayer on FireStick (with Downloader App)

Step 1: Open FireStick Home

Step 2: Click on the Settings menu at the top

Step 3: Select Device/My Fire TV

Step 4: Tap on Developer Option

Step 5: Click on Apps from Unknown Sources

Step 6: Click Turn ON

Step 7: Return to FireStick Home > Then click on the Search icon

Step 8: Type ‘Downloader’ and click on it

Step 9: Select the Downloader app from below

Step 10: Press Download if it isn’t downloaded on your FireStick

Step 11: Click Open once the app is downloaded

Step 12: Type this URL: http://bit.ly/iplayer-firetv and click GO

Step 13: Click Download

Step 14: Once the download finishes, click Install

Step 15: Press Install again

Step 16: Once the app is installed, press Done

Step 17: Return to FireStick Home > Go to Settings > Then Applications

Step 18: Select Manage Installed Applications

Step 19: Here you will find BBC iPlayer in the list, click on it

Step 20: Click Launch Application

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Method 2: How to Install BBC iPlayer on FireStick (with Amazon Store)

Step 1: Open FireStick Home

Step 2: Go to Search icon from the top menu

Step 3: Type BBC iPlayer and click on the first result that appears

Step 4: Now click on the BBC player app

Step 5: Press Download 

Step 6: Click Open once the download ends

Step 7: You will see the app appears on your screen

How to Use BBC iPlayer on FireStick

It is such an easy app to use on FireStick because of its interface. But since BBC iPlayer is only available in the UK, you are required to get Surfshark VPN for people trying to access iPlayer from outside UK. Here are the steps:

Step 1: Subscribe to Surfshark (#1 Recommended VPN) and install Surfshark on FireStick

Step 2: Open BBC iPlayer app on FireStick and enter Username and Password or Sign up if you don’t have an account.

Step 3: Start streaming Movies, TV Shows, Live Sports, etc. 

List of TV Shows on BBC iPlayer

Here are some list of TV Shows you can watch on BBC iPlayer FireStick app:

• The Split
• Get Even
• Line of Duty
• Fight Dirty
• King Gary
• Rio and Kate
• EastEnders
• Top Gear

BBC iPlayer Alternatives

If you want more Movies and TV Shows from around the world, then you must try other alternatives as I have mentioned in the list below:

• TeaTV on FireStick
• Solex TV APK
• Showbox on FireStick
• Typhoon TV
• Vudu on FireStick

You can also lookup in our best FireStick channels guide that has tons of Movies & TV Shows in HD quality. But before you install any of these apps, you must read our best VPN for FireStick to stay protected online.

Key Takeaways

BBC iPlayer is easy to install on FireStick than you think. It is a UK app that is only available for people living in the country. However, with the help of a VPN, you can circumvent geographical restrictions. 

This guide explains how easy it is to install BBC iPlayer on FireStick. We have also laid down a video guide to explain it to you. If you have any questions, please mention them in the comment section.