How to Install BBC iPlayer on FireStick/Fire TV from Outside UK (2023)

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 only available in the UK. Not just Movies and TV Shows, you get to stream Live Sports (NFL, Cricket, etc), News, Documentaries, and more.

Even though BBC iPlayer has an official app available on the Amazon App Store, only UK residents will be able to install it.

If you try to access the content of BBC iPlayer from anywhere other than the UK, an error will appear instead of content that says:

“BBC iPlayer only works in the UK. Sorry, it’s due to right issues in the UK”

3 Ways to Install and Watch BBC iPlayer on FireStick

I have mentioned three methods to install BBC iPlayer on Firestick. These methods are:

• Watch BBC iPlayer on FireStick using Amazon Silk Browser
• Watch BBC iPlayer on FireStick using the Downloader App (outside the UK)
• Watch BBC iPlayer on FireStick using Amazon App Store (Official Method)

BBC iPlayer FireStick app is only available for UK residents. Therefore, it is recommended to use a VPN and connect to the UK server.

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Watch BBC iPlayer on Firestick using Silk Browser

This is a simple and easy method that only requires the use of an Internet browser for which we will be using the Amazon Silk Browser.

Before streaming from the official BBC iPlayer website, make sure to install and use ExpressVPN on Firestick and connect UK server to bypass the restriction if applicable.

Follow the steps below:

Step 1: Open Firestick Home

Step 2: Select the Find menu

Step 3: Click on the Search option

Step 4: Type “Internet Browser” and select it from the list

Step 5: Select the Internet icon when the below screen appears

Step 6: Click on “Download” and wait for the app to install

Step 7: Wait until the download is completed

Step 8: Select Open to access the installed browser

Step 9: Return to the FireStick Home menu and connect ExpressVPN to the UK server (if you’re outside the UK)

 

Step 10: Open the browser again, click on Accept Terms

Step 11: By default, the Bing.com tab would be open

Step 12: Type the URL www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer and click GO

Step 13: This is the Interface of the Official BBC iPlayer Website

Step 14: First of all Register an account for free or sign in if you already have one.

Step 15: After registering an account or Signing in, choose any program.

Step 16: Click Play and enjoy streaming BBC iPlayer for free

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Watch BBC iPlayer on Firestick using Downloader App

This method is for the audience living outside the UK because the service is only accessible in the UK so you can sideload the BBC iPlayer APK from anywhere in the world.

However, the content of the service can be streamed when you install and use ExpressVPN on Fire TV Stick and connect to the UK server.

Follow the steps below:

Step 1: Open Firestick Home

Step 2: Click on the Settings icon

Step 3: Select My Fire TV

Step 4: If you don’t find the Developer Option then Click About

Step 5. Click on your Fire TV Stick quickly 7 times.

Step 6. A notification appears at the bottom saying No need, you are already a developer. That’s it, you have enabled Developer Options.

Step 7: Select the Developer Option given

Step 8: Click on Apps from Unknown Sources

Step 9: Click on Turn On

Step 10: Navigate back to the home page and select the Find menu

Step 11: Click on the Search option

Step 12: Type “Downloader” and select it from the list

Step 13: Select the Downloader icon

Step 14: Click on “Download” and wait for the app to install

Step 15: Wait until the download is completed

Step 16: Click on Open to run the Downloader app

Step 17: Once the downloader opens, click on Allow

Step 18: A prompt will be displayed, click OK

Step 19: By default Home tab would be open with a text box displayed on the right side

Step 20: Type this URL “bit.ly/bbciplayer75” and click GO

Note: The referenced link is the official URL of this app/website. FIRESTICKHACKS does not own, operate, or re-sell any app, streaming site, or service and has no affiliation with its developers.

Step 21: Click Download

Step 22: Once the download finishes, click Install

Step 23: Press Install again

Step 24: Once the app is installed, press Done

Step 25: Click Open to Launch Application

Before you start streaming on BBC iPlayer, you would need to install and use ExpressVPN on FireStick. Once you do that, you can enjoy watching free content.

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Install BBC iPlayer on FireStick with Amazon App Store

BBC iPlayer is also available in the Amazon app store but only UK residents would be able to see it. Users from the outside UK would not be able to locate the app.

Follow these instructions if you live in the UK:

Step 1: Open FireStick Home

Step 2: Go to the 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 ExpressVPN for people trying to access iPlayer from the outside UK. Here are the steps:

Step 1: Subscribe to ExpressVPN (Our #1 choice VPN) and install ExpressVPN on FireStick

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

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

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List of TV Shows on BBC iPlayer

Here is a list of TV Shows you can watch on BBC iPlayer FireStick APK:

• Beyond Paradise.
• The Gold.
• Better.
• Line of Duty.
• Red Rose.
• Silent Witness.
• EastEnder
• Dragon’s Den
• Happy Valley.
• Death in Paradise.
• The Apprentice
• Wild Isles
• Jerk
• Comic Relief, and so much more

How to Watch NFL with BBC iPlayer

You can watch NFL with BBC iPlayer by streaming the BBC Two channel. However, you will only be able to watch selective matches.

If you want to stream multiple NFL matches and that is also for free, then read our guide NFL on FireStick.

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:

• BBC America on Firestick
• UKTV Play on Firestick
• ITVX on Firestick
• Freeview on Firestick
• Vudu on FireStick

You can also look up our best FireStick channels guide 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.

FAQs – BBC iPlayer

What devices I can watch BBC iPlayer on?

BBC iPlay can be streamed on various streaming devices. However, it is not officially available on every streaming device store but can be sideloaded by apk method. Its compatible device includes Firestick, MI TV Stick, Roku, shield TV, Apple, Chrome OS, and more.

Is it legal to Stream BBC iPlayer?

Yes, it is legit and legal to stream BBC iPlayer as the service is officially authorized by the BBC network and has the license to stream the content.

Key Takeaways

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