On your laptop just tap the link above, while mobile users on Apple or Android devices can head to the App Store or Google Play store. Like the BBC iPlayer, ITV”s channels can be watched online or via its ITV Hub smartphone and tablet app. If you’re a fan of shlocky reality shows or family entertainment, the ITV Hub gives you access to live streaming of ITV’s channels, as well as featured content to view over and over. ITV Hub allows you to watch anything that’s showing on ITV, ITV2, ITV3, ITV4, CITV and ITV Be, giving you plenty of shows to appease the whole family.
Read next: What TV license fee changes are happening in 2016? How to stream live and catchup TV: ITV Hub Of course, to enjoy BBC content you’ll need to stump up for a license, even when viewing shows through the app. On mobile devices like iPhones, iPads and Android phones and tablets, you can download the BBC iPlayer app. You can also download the desktop app if you don’t have a supported web browser.
If you’re using a laptop, BBC iPlayer is available on the Web through Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome or Safari. After this time they will expire and delete themselves from your device. The iPlayer online streaming app allows you to watch all BBC channels in real time, including BBC One, BBC Two, BBC Three, BBC Four, CBBC, BBC Parliament, BBC News and CBeebies. You can build up your own schedule with the planner, and now you can even download shows to watch offline for a limited time. Read next: How to download movies and TV shows to your phone or tablet How to stream live and catchup TV: BBC iPlayer (iOS, Android, Windows, Mac) Just make sure you monitor how much data you’re using if you don’t have all-you-can-eat. Of course, if you have a mobile contract with plenty of data available, you can also use your mobile network to watch TV via an app. The easiest way to do this is by hooking your laptop or mobile device up to a decent WiFi network and using the following apps and services to stream your chosen content, for free.
These days we’re all pretty mobile, and occasionally we want to watch some live sports or tune into our favourite shows when we’re on the move. Want to stream and watch live TV channels such as BBC One and Two, ITV and Channel 4 on your mobile device or laptop? Here’s how to enjoy your favourite shows on your iPhone, iPad, Android device, Windows laptop or Macbook, when a TV isn’t available.