Do I Need a Proxy to Watch BBC iPlayer?
Want to know how know what type of BBC iPlayer proxy works best when located outside the UK? You’re in the right place.
We will run you through the most common and pick out their advantages and disadvantages. Free and paid.
[Step by Step] Connect to the BBC iPlayer with a Dedicated Proxy:
Beebs can act like a proxy but without any of the hassle.After the steps above are passed, the BBC iPlayer will reload and begin to work, and you can watch using our Chrome extension with built in proxy.
How Proxies Work to Access BBC iPlayer
To watch the BBC iPlayer streaming service when abroad, you will need some sort of proxy server. A proxy is an online services that hides your IP address by rerouting your internet traffic through a remote server. A connection through an intermediate server makes it look like your device is located in the UK, which will ensure uninterrupted streaming.
Is a VPN a Good Alternative?
Proxies work in a similar way to a VPN, but with more steps which allow for more precision. VPNs have different types of encryption protocols.
A virtual private network such as NordVPN allows anyone to connect to the BBC iPlayer as though they are physically located in the UK. Generally reliable and very private, VPNs are a good option for many people who are not technically proficient with computer systems.
A little more lightweight than the above but much more complicated to set up and run AND can be riddled with adverts if you try to download for free. A proxy basically disguises your ip address to a geographical place of your choosing.
BBC iPlayer Proxy Option: Google Chrome Extension
These little browser extensions sit quietly in Chrome waiting to be used with a simple click. Most people have installed Adblock but there are thousands of other useful extensions.
At Beebs we have developed a BBC iPlayer proxy which connects you to the UK in seconds. Unlike a proxy or a BBC VPN, there is no set up required. Once installed it is a simple click and you are connected to the BBC iPlayer. No lagging, no configuring, no troubleshooting - just the BBC iPlayer (and yes, the proxy is included).