The Roku device I own was setup in UK, and I am currently in the USA. The previous owner hadn't removed his login details, and I sold it to me. When I turned on, I could find BBC iPlayer. After creating an account, I searched for BBC iPlayer on the Content Store and I couldn't find it. Why is the app unavailable on the app store? Are there ways to find and install it so I can get to know what it offers for its users?
BBC iPlayer is a geo-restricted service available only in the UK, which is why the app can't be found on the Roku Channel Store in the USA. This doesn't mean you can't access the BBC iPlayer app on Roku in the US. With the help of a VPN, you can bypass the geo-restrictions. Install any VPN on Roku or set up the VPN on your router and connect the VPN server to the UK region.
Now, you can find the BBC iPlayer on the Roku Channel Store. Go on with the installation and sign in using your account credentials to stream the BBC iPlayer content.
Let me know if this works!
Your valuable insights about the geo-restriction issue with BBC iPlayer on Roku in the USA is helpful to me. I am in the thoughts of setting up a VPN to bypass these restrictions and access the app on my Roku.
So, can you suggest some good VPN that helps unblock this restriction? Is anything more about using VPN on Roku I should be knowing like the pros and cons?
Thanks Water. As you have asked for the best VPNs, I suggest using ExpressVPN or NordVPN. I have been using these VPNs for more than a year; both these VPNs perform well. Go for the one that satisfies your requirements.
The main thing about using a VPN is that you cannot install the app on Roku. First, you need to set up and configure the VPN on the Router. Then, connect the Roku to WiFi from the Router and access the BBC iPlayer on your Roku TV without any geo-restrictions.