Can I watch Netflix in UK without TV Licence?

With the exception of BBC iPlayer content, you only need a licence for watching or recording content as it is broadcast on TV. If you’re streaming on-demand movies or TV shows on Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Netflix or YouTube (or any other online video service) you don’t currently need a licence.

How can TV Licensing prove you are watching TV?

If TV Licensing believes you’re watching ‘live TV’ or using BBC iPlayer without a licence, enquiry officers may pay you a visit. They can’t enter your home without permission, but can apply for a search warrant to do so. They may also use detection equipment such as vans and handheld detectors.

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.

Do I need to pay TV Licence if I don’t watch BBC?

You don’t need a TV Licence if you: never watch or record live TV programmes on any channel and. never download or watch BBC programmes on BBC iPlayer – live, catch up or on demand.

Do you need a TV Licence to watch Freeview?

APP. 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.

Do I have to pay for a TV Licence if I only watch Netflix?

Do I need a TV Licence to watch streaming services like Netflix, Amazon or Now TV? You don’t need a TV Licence if you only ever use online services to watch on demand or catch up programmes, except if you’re watching BBC programmes on BBC iPlayer.

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.

Do TV license inspectors visit?

Can TV licence inspectors visit your house? Inspectors can visit your house, although you’re likely to receive a letter before this point. 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.

Can TV Licensing 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 I need a TV Licence to watch Freeview?

Yes. Everyone who watches broadcast TV in the UK must have an annual television licence, whatever TV service they use. You can check if you’re covered on the TV licensing website. Once you’ve paid your TV licence, though, with Freeview you don’t need to pay anything else on top.

Can BBC tell if I watch TV?

No, the BBC can’t drive up your street and sense that you’re using iPlayer. And it probably never could tell if you were watching TV. You’d better pay your TV licence fee. From September, a licence will be required to watch any TV content on iPlayer.

Do you need a TV licence to watch Netflix?

Do I need a TV Licence to watch subscription services like Netflix, Amazon or Now TV? You don’t need a TV Licence if you only ever use these services to watch on demand or catch up programmes except if you’re watching BBC programmes on iPlayer.

Do you need a licence to watch BBC iPlayer?

Remember, if you watch or record TV programmes live on any channel or TV service, or download or watch any BBC programmes on BBC iPlayer, you need to be covered by a TV Licence. Or let us know you don’t need a TV Licence.

How much does it cost to get a TV licence?

You must have a TV Licence if you: watch or record programmes on a TV, computer or other device as they’re broadcast download or watch BBC programmes on iPlayer – live, catch up or on demand A TV Licence costs £159 (£53.50 for black and white TV sets) for both homes and businesses.

Do you need a TV licence to watch Amazon Prime?

Do I need a TV Licence to watch streaming services like Netflix, Amazon or Now TV? If you watch TV programmes live on any online TV service, including Amazon Prime Video, Now TV, ITV Hub or All 4, you need to be covered by a TV Licence.