Bbc.con/tvcode [upd] -

: On a separate device—like a smartphone, tablet, or computer—open a web browser and go to bbc.com/tvcode .

By forcing users to sign in via , the BBC can verify that the viewer has a registered account. While they do not check every viewer's license status in real-time during the sign-in process, the account system creates a clear digital trail, making it easier to enforce license compliance compared to the old "honor system" of aerial broadcasting.

If you have just downloaded the BBC iPlayer app on a smart TV, games console, or streaming stick (like Roku or Fire TV), you will inevitably hit a wall asking you to "Sign In." Unlike entering a password on a clunky TV remote, the BBC uses a streamlined web-based activation process centered around . bbc.con/tvcode

There is also a security component. It prevents users from staying permanently signed in on shared devices, or makes it easier to sign out if you are using a TV in a hotel or a friend’s house, without having to navigate complex settings menus on the TV.

"bbc.con/tvcode," she muttered, typing the address into her phone. : On a separate device—like a smartphone, tablet,

: Type the 6-digit code from your TV into the box on your second device and hit "Confirm" or "Sign in on your TV" .

The "broken" set-top box’s red standby light had blinked green. And embedded in its plastic casing, no bigger than a grain of rice, a lens was staring back. If you have just downloaded the BBC iPlayer

TV Code Accepted. You are now the programme.

, such as adding an adult or child profile to the TV app. How to Activate Your TV