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How to Select Who’s Watching BBC iPlayer: A User-Friendly Guide
BBC iPlayer uses profiles to personalize recommendations and keep track of what each viewer is watching. Here’s how to manage and select who’s watching:
- Why Profiles Matter on BBC iPlayer
- Personalized Recommendations: Each profile gets tailored suggestions based on viewing history, making it easier to discover new shows.
- Continue Watching: Easily pick up where you left off on any device, as your progress is saved to your profile.
- Parental Controls: Set restrictions on specific profiles to ensure age-appropriate content for children.
- Creating and Managing Profiles on BBC iPlayer
- Access Your Account: Sign in to your BBC account on the iPlayer website bbc.com/tvcode or app.
- Navigate to Profiles: Look for a section called “Profiles” or a similar option. This is usually found in the app’s menu or your account settings on the website.
- Add a Profile: Click “Add Profile” or the equivalent button. You’ll be asked to enter a name (e.g., “Mom,” “Dad,” “Kids”) and optionally choose an avatar.
- Edit or Delete: You can edit existing profiles (change names, avatars) or delete them if they’re no longer needed.
- Selecting Who’s Watching
- On the Website: When you first open BBC iPlayer on a browser, you’ll be presented with a list of profiles. Click on the one you want to use.
- On the App:
- Smart TVs: The app usually asks who’s watching when you launch it. Choose the correct profile.
- Mobile Devices: You may need to tap a profile icon (often at the top of the screen) to switch between profiles.
- Troubleshooting Tips
- Can’t Find Profiles: If you’re unable to locate the profile section, check the latest version of the app or website. Sometimes, the option is tucked away in a menu.
- Profile Selection Stuck: If the iPlayer always defaults to one profile and you can’t change it, try:
- Signing out and signing back in.
- Clearing the app’s cache or data (on mobile devices).
- Uninstalling and reinstalling the app.
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- Additional Tips
- Child Profiles: Consider creating separate profiles for children and enabling parental controls to restrict content based on age ratings.
- Guest Profile: If you have visitors who want to use iPlayer, use the guest profile option (if available) to avoid mixing up viewing history.
- Profile Switching: It’s easy to switch profiles anytime during your iPlayer session. Just look for the profile icon or the “Switch Profile” option in the app or website.
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Enjoying iPlayer with Personalized Profiles
By utilizing profiles on BBC iPlayer, you can enhance your viewing experience, keep track of your favorite shows, and ensure that everyone in your household enjoys content that’s tailored to their interests.
