By offline downloads, this is the ability to download content and save on the actual mobile device, so that it is available when there is no internet connection or when abroad it is quite frankly an amazing feature, and along with 4od, the bbc iplayer are the only two catch-up services in the world that i know which offer this no one else does. Can i download bbc iplayer without wifi. Try out the new bbc iplayer downloads downloading allows you to enjoy your favourite bbc programmes without being connected to the internet.
can i download bbc iplayer without wifi
Today bbc iplayer is launching mobile downloads on smartphones and tablets i'd like to talk about the thinking behind this new feature, and the benefits it brings to audiences part of the bbc's. I'm a new member and have an ipad one without 3 g. up until 2 weeks ago i could get bbc iplayer. i can use wifi in all other apps where required, but not bbc iplayer. in settings i am connected, plus wifi icon shows at top of screen. message on screen when i try to use iplayer says i must connect to wifi to make bbc iplayer work, but i am. Previously on the 4s i could download a program on bbc iplayer when connected to wifi and then watch it back at my leisure. now on the 5s i can download the program in iplayer but when i go to play it it buffers for 5 minutes or so and then tells me it can't be played. if however i am on wifi it will let me play the downloaded program..