The answer, according to TV Licensing, is no, you do not need a licence to watch movies and shows from those services but you do if you want to watch any live broadcasting from terrestrial providers like the BBC, ITV and Channel 4 or any content from the BBC iPlayer, whose programmes are solely taxpayer-funded and not
Can Netflix work without TV license?
Can I watch Netflix without a TV Licence? You don’t need a TV Licence if you only ever use Netflix or other online TV services to watch on demand or catch up programmes, except if you’re watching BBC programmes on BBC iPlayer.
What can I watch without a TV Licence?
Without a licence, you can legally watch:
- Netflix.
- YouTube.
- Amazon Prime.
- DVDs/Blurays.
- Non-BBC catch-up including ITV Player, Channel 4 on-demand, as long as it’s NOT live.
Can you watch Amazon Prime without a TV Licence?
Subscribers to Amazon’s Prime Video service will need to be covered by a TV Licence if they choose to pay for watching live TV services now offered by the entertainment platform.If you watch or record live TV, either through your TV or live online through a website, then you need to be covered by a TV Licence.
How can TV Licensing prove you are watching TV?
There has never been a case in court where the TV license officer has produce evidence from any mythical detection device to prove you had a TV. The only way is for the license officer to photograph your property with some thing distinctive identifying your house and showing a TV on in your lounge.
Do I need TV Licence for BBC iPlayer?
Yes. You must be covered by a TV Licence (including a free over 75 licence) to download or watch any BBC programmes on BBC iPlayer live, catch up or on demand. This applies to any device and provider you use. You don’t need a licence to watch S4C TV on demand on BBC iPlayer.
Can you watch sky without TV licence?
Yes, you need a TV Licence to watch TV live online. You need a licence to watch or record any TV programme live, on any channel or TV service.This applies to any provider you use, including BBC iPlayer, ITV Player, All 4, Sky Go, Virgin Media, BT TV, Apple TV, Now TV, YouTube, Roku and Amazon Prime Video.
Can you watch Freeview without a TV licence?
Yes. Everyone who watches broadcast TV in the UK must have an annual television licence, whatever TV service they use.Once you’ve paid your TV licence, though, with Freeview you don’t need to pay anything else on top.
Can TV licence enter your home?
TV Licensing can only enter your home without your permission if authorised to do so under a search warrant granted by a magistrate (or sheriff in Scotland).
Do you have to let TV Licence inspectors in?
Can TV licence inspectors visit your house?You can refuse to let an inspector in, but this might lead to them getting a court order which means they would be allowed to enter by law without your permission.
Do I need a TV Licence to watch Netflix Ireland?
You do not need a TV licence to watch television on your computer, phone or other device (for example, RT? Player or streaming services like Netflix). However, the computer, phone or other device must not be capable of receiving a television signal by cable, satellite or aerial.
Can the BBC track your IP address?
We collect some information automatically. Things like your IP address, which browser and device you’re using, or your device ID. And we can tell what webpage directed you to the BBC by looking at information from your browser.
Does Sky tell TV Licensing?
Unless there is a change of law Sky (and any seller of TV equipment) don’t have to inform TV Licensing. The Wireless Telegraphy Act of 1967 (as amended) has been repealed meaning that from 25 June 2013 onwards, TV dealers are no longer required to notify TV Licensing when they sell or rent out TV equipment.
Does my TV Licence cover me at another address?
Your home TV Licence will usually cover you to watch live TV on any channel and BBC programmes on BBC iPlayer on any device away from home.
Can you watch Pluto TV without a TV Licence?
Nothing! It costs nothing at all. You don’t even need to sign up for an account to start using Pluto TV: the first time you click over to Pluto TV’s website or load up one of the apps, you’ll have a channel up and running right away.
Can you get fined for not paying TV Licence?
If you don’t have a licence or fail to repay your arrears, you could receive a court fine. It’s a criminal offence to watch live TV or use BBC iPlayer unless you have a valid TV licence.
Can TV license inspector enter your home Ireland?
Annual reminder that Irish TV licence inspectors have a power to search your homewithout cause, reasonable suspicion, or any oversight whatsoeverto see if you have a TV. It’s a vastly more extensive power of entry than the police have, it’s completely insane. That is all.
Do I need a TV license for Smart TV?
It doesn’t matter what device you use. If you watch or record live TV programmes on any channel, or download or watch BBC programmes on BBC iPlayer, you need to be covered by a TV Licence. This includes: TV sets (including smart TVs)
Can TV licence enter your home Ireland?
The TV licence is an intrusive tax.And under the Broadcasting Act 2009 they have the right to enter at any reasonable time any premises or specified place for the purposes of ascertaining whether there is a television set there.
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