How to Install BBC iPlayer on MI TV Stick From Anywhere | 2024

In this guide, I have discussed in detail how to install and use BBC iPlayer on Mi TV Stick and Mi TV Box.

BBC iPlayer is a UK-based streaming service that allows you to watch most of the UK TV channels like BBC One, BBC Two, BBC Three, Radio 1, ALBA, SC4, etc and some of your favorite UK shows like Peaky Blinders, etc.

BBC iPlayer is a completely free streaming service that allows you to watch not only Movies, and TV Shows but also, Documentaries, History, News, Live Sports, and much more.

BBC iPlayer is only limited to the UK, and if you try to access it from anywhere else, you will face a geo-block error that says:

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

2 Ways to Watch BBC iPlayer on Mi TV Stick

I have mentioned two methods to watch BBC iPlayer on Mi TV Stick from anywhere. However, you need ExpressVPN to access the content for streaming. These methods are:

• Watch BBC iPlayer on Mi TV Stick using Browser methods
• Watch BBC iPlayer on Mi TV Stick using Downloader App

Since BBC iPlayer is accessible in the UK only, so it is recommended to use a VPN on your Mi TV Stick and connect to the UK Server to access the Content.

Our Recommended VPN – ExpressVPN

Watch BBC iPlayer on Mi TV Stick using Puffin Browser

In this method, we use the internet browser to visit the official website of BBC iPlayer on Mi TV Stick. I am using the Puffin-TV browser you can use any other.

Make sure to install and use ExpressVPN as the service is limited to the UK only, so connect the UK server to stream free content of BBC iPlayer.

Follow the steps below:

Follow the steps given below.

Step 1: Go to your MI TV Home screen and click Apps

Step 2: Select Get More Apps 

Step 3: At the top bar click the search icon 

Step 4: Type Puffin TV Browser on your search bar and select from the suggestions given below

Step 5: Select the App and Click Install 

Step 6: Wait for the app to install

Step 7: Now the browser is installed, click Done 

Step 8: Open the ExpressVPN app and connect to the UK server

Step 9: You will now insert the URL in the search bar

Step 10:  Type in the URL www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer and Click Go. Make sure you type the URL correctly as it is case-sensitive

Step 11: This is the interface of the BBC iPlayer website

Step 12: Scroll down and choose any show.

Step 13: Click on the Play icon

Step 14: Enjoy watching the match!

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Install BBC iPlayer on Mi TV Stick using Downloader App

BBC iPlayer is not available on Play Store, so we would sideload the BBC iPlayer app using the Downloader app.

Before you use BBC iPlayer on Mi TV Stick to install and use ExpressVPN on mi tv stick and connect to the UK Server to get access to the content on BBC iPlayer.

Now follow the steps:

Step 1: Open your Mi TV Stick and select the Google Play Store 

Note: If you can't find the Play Store, just click on the 'Plus' icon and then select Play Store

Step 2: Click on the Search icon at the top right corner

Step 3: Once the search results appear, select the Downloader app

Step 4: Click Install

Step 5: Once installed, click Open

Step 6: Click Allow

Step 7: Then select OK

Step 8: Go back to the Mi TV Home by pressing the Home button on the remote and then select the Settings icon

Step 9: Select Device Preferences

Step 10: Scroll down to select Security & Preferences

Step 11: Select Unknown Sources

Step 12: Now Allow the Downloader app to install third-party apps

Step 13: Now once again return to the Mi TV Home Screen and click on the 'Plus' icon

Step 14: Select the Downloader app

Step 15: This is the Downloader app interface!

Step 16: Enter this Downloader Code 204741 OR Enter this URL bit.ly/mitv-downloads and press GO

Step 17: Now you need to scroll down and select the app from the respective category and then download the app

Step 18: The APK file will download to install

Step 19: Now click Install

Step 20: Wait for the installation to complete

Step 21: Click Done

Step 22: Now open the BBC iPlayer app and select Login or Register for Free and then start streaming!

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Features of BBC iPlayer

BBC iPlayer is a free streaming service that allows you to stream the BBC network’s live channels and on-demand content. Its amazing features are as under:

• Simple and user-friendly interface
• The vast range of content includes Movies, Shows, Sports, Comedy, Documentaries, and more.
• Built-In Media Player.
• Subtitles (Size and Language)
• Audio Description
• Compatible with nearly every device Android, iOS, Windows, Roku, FireTV, etc.

What to Watch on BBC iPlayer

BBC iPlayer offers full-time entertainment with great shows, movies, sports, and much more. Take a look at the popular shows of BBC iPlayer:

Shows

• Luther
• Us
• Inside Man
• Happy Valley
• Search Party
• His Dark Materials
• The North Water
• Crossfire.
• EastEnders
• Have I Got News for You.
• Beyond Paradise.
• Race Across the World.
• Magpie Murders.
• MasterChef.
• Match of the Day.
• Blue Lights.
• Casualty.
• Great Expectations.
• Rain Dogs.
• Doctor Who
• Death in Paradise
• Superman & Lois
• Shetland
• His Dark Materials
• Killing Eve, and more yet to come

Movies

• Luther: The Fallen Sun
• Rye Lane
• The Mauritanian
• The Lost King
• The Power of the Dog
• Allelujah
• His House
• Revolutionary Road
• An Irish Goodbye.
• Avengers: Age of Ultron.
• The Sound of Music.
• Pretty Woman.
• The Graduate.
• Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.
• Easter Parade.
• Mr. Jones, and many others.

Channels to be Watched on BBC iPlayer

BBC iPlayer allows a variety of live channels to stream online. Here is a list of some channels you like to watch.

• BBC One
• BBC Two
• BBC Three
• BBC Four
• CBBC
• CBeebies
• BBC News Channel
• BBC Parliament
• BBC ALBA
• and so much more…

FAQs of BBC iPlayer

Is BBC iPlayer available outside the UK?

Officially No!… But you can access its restricted content by using a good VPN and by sideloading the BBC iPlayer app on Mi TV Stick.

Is BBC iPlayer free?

Yes! It is 100% free to use but the content that comes from the BBC network is a premium service.

What happens if I watch iPlayer without a license?

Summing Up

BBC iPlayer is a UK free streaming app that provides a great experience of streaming live channels and on-demand content. The app is not available on Play Store, so we will install BBC iPlayer on Mi TV Stick by apk method.

Also, BBC iPlayer will not work outside of the UK, so you will have to use a VPN (like ExpressVPN) to unblock the content of BBC iPlayer by connecting UK Server.