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Spedley's avatar
Spedley
Tuning in
2 months ago
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Block access to iplayer

I don't have a TV licence (or a TV) but several computers. Is there any way I can block iplayer from all devices, preferably via a list stored in my SuperHub 4?

BBC security consists of "Have you got a TV licence?" and I worry my kids won't know the difference between that and "accept cookies" when they follow a link from Google.

  • Client62's avatar
    Client62
    2 months ago

    Have a look at the Parental Controls in the VM Online Account.

    But do be aware they are ever so easy to bypass, even an infant could change to Google DNS and evade what ISP's like VM or BT / EE might offer.

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  • cje85's avatar
    cje85
    Wise owl
    2 months ago

    I don't know of an easy way to block access to iPlayer, but a BBC account is required to to use iPlayer, do you have one? If not they won't be able to watch anything.

    • Client62's avatar
      Client62
      Alessandro Volta
      2 months ago

      Have a look at the Parental Controls in the VM Online Account.

      But do be aware they are ever so easy to bypass, even an infant could change to Google DNS and evade what ISP's like VM or BT / EE might offer.

    • Spedley's avatar
      Spedley
      Tuning in
      2 months ago

      No, you don't need an account to watch iplayer, you just have to click on "I have a licence" once and it's saved in cookies for ever more.  Almost zero security.

      • unisoft's avatar
        unisoft
        Knows their stuff
        2 months ago

        You need a BBC Account and at least signed in once with it. If you sign out, you would need to sign in again to actually PLAY any content.