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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Add-on:iPlayer}}
{{Addon
{{Addon  
|Name=iPlayer
| Name = iPlayer
|provider-name=Alastair, BuZz, Dink, dlake02
| provider-name = BuZz, Dink
|ID=plugin.video.iplayer
| ID = plugin.video.iplayer
|latest-version=2.7.1
| latest-version = 2.4.13
|extension point=xbmc.python.pluginsource
| extension point = xbmc.python.pluginsource
|provides=video audio
| provides = video audio
|Summary=Watch TV and listen to radio from the BBC's iPlayer website
| Platform = all
|Description=This XBMC plugin enables (UK only) the playing of TV and Radio catchup content from the BBC IPlayer website. Live radio and TV feeds are also supported.
| repo = [http://code.google.com/p/xbmc-iplayerv2/downloads/list ZIP file] or [http://xbmc-repo-hitchers.googlecode.com/svn/trunk/xbmc-repo-hitcher/xbmc-repo-hitcher.zip Hitcher's Repo]
|Platform=all
| Summary = Watch TV and listen to radio from the BBC's iPlayer website
|Language=
| Description = This XBMC plugin enables (UK only) the playing of TV and Radio catchup content from the [http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/ BBC iPlayer website]. Live radio and TV feeds are also supported.
|License=GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE. Version 2, June 1991
|Forum=
|Website=https://github.com/joolswills/plugin.video.iplayer
|Source=https://github.com/joolswills/plugin.video.iplayer.git
|Email=buzz at exotica org uk
|broken=Broken due to website changes
|icon url=http://mirrors.kodi.tv/addons/gotham/plugin.video.iplayer/icon.png
}}
}}
'''For the most up-to-date info on iPlayer see [[forum:51322]]'''


''Code: http://code.google.com/p/xbmc-iplayerv2/''
== Overview ==
{{Notice|Development on this add-on ''has ceased''. Users are advised to update to '''Kodi [[Matrix|v19 "Matrix"]]''' and install the '''[[Add-on:IPlayer WWW|iPlayer WWW]] video add-on''' (<kbd>plugin.video.iplayerwww</kbd>), v4.0 or greater.|DEPRECATED}}
 
=== Supported streams ===
* TV streams supported: 512x288 VP6@512Kbs, 640x360 H.264@800Kbs, 832x468 H.264@1500Kbs & 1280x720 H.264@3200Kbs
* Radio streams support: Real, MP3 & AAC
 
'''Note:''' Not all streams are available for all episodes nor supported on all platforms
 
=== Limitations ===
* This add-on doesn't work outside of the UK. The BBC iPlayer service ensures that only UK IP addresses can access iPlayer content.
* For Live TV a Windows or Linux build of at least SVN:21747 (2009-07-18) is required. For XBox support use a build of at least SVN:21819 .
* For Windows and Linux users some of the Radio streams don't work. XBMC on Windows and Linux does not support the rtsp:// protocol which is needed by some of the catchup and live radio streams.
* This add-on supports the Flash H.264 HD streams but needs an XBMC build, Windows or Linux, SVN:20015 or later. Configure video streams via the plugins settings.
* This add-on supports Flash H.264 800Kb streams on the XBox but needs at least a build SVN:20810.
* This add-on supports the Flash AAC radio streams but needs an XBMC build, Windows or Linux, SVN:20015 or later. Configure audio streams via the plugins settings.


== Supported streams ==
=== Manual Installation ===
*TV streams supported*: 512x288 VP6@512Kbs, 640x360 H.264@800Kbs, 832x468 H.264@1500Kbs & 1280x720 H.264@3200Kbs
Download the iPlayer add-on zip file from [https://github.com/joolswills/plugin.video.iplayer/archive/refs/heads/master.zip this link] and install it by following [[Archive:Install add-ons from zip files|these directions]].


*Radio streams support*: Real, MP3 & AAC
=== Apple TV 2 (black) ===
: *Note - not all streams available for all episodes nor supported on all platforms
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== Issues ==
== Forum threads ==
* If you are having a problem with the add-on or just have a query please do read the documentation and do a search of '''[[forum:51322|this thread]]''' before posting.
The three release threads for this add-on on the Kodi forum contains a host of interesting information about using it. (Please search them first before posting, your issue may have already been addressed.)
* If you believe you have found a bug or would like to request a feature then create a '''[http://code.google.com/p/xbmc-iplayerv2/issues/list new issue]'''.
# [[forum:27063|[REQUEST] BBC iPlayer (Video) Plugin or Script?]] (started Thu., Jun. 28<sup>th</sup>, 2007, 0858h)
# [[forum:51322|[RELEASE] iPlayer - BBC Video and Music Plugin (UK only!)]] (started Tue., May 19<sup>th</sup>, 2009, 0428h)
# [[forum:221699|Release - iPlayer plugin v2.7.1 (new thread)]] (started Wed., Mar. 18<sup>th</sup>, 2015, 1231h)


== Limitations ==
=== Posts answering common questions ===
*This add-on doesn't work outside of the UK. The BBC IPlayer service ensures that only UK IP addresses can access IPlayer content.
* [[forumpost:338817|I have the latest version of XBMC 9.04 and it doesn't play H.264 streams correctly]]
*For Live TV a Windows or Linux build of at least SVN:21747 (2009-07-18) is required. For XBox support use a build of at least SVN:21819 .
* [[forumpost:293605|When I select iPlayer in the menu it just lists the contents of that folder and install not working]]
*For Windows and Linux users some of the Radio streams don't work. XBMC on Windows and Linux does not support the rtsp:// protocol which is needed by some of the catchup and live radio streams.
* [[forumpost:326305|How do you use the Radio "Listen Live" feature on Windows or Linux?]]
*This add-on supports the Flash H.264 HD streams but needs an XBMC build, Windows or Linux, SVN:20015 or later. Configure video streams via the plugins settings.
* [[forum:27063|Video streaming not working - What country does the BBC believe you are in and here?]]
*This add-on supports Flash H.264 800Kb streams on the XBox but needs at least a build SVN:20810.
* [[forum:27063|Can I use this plugin to download rather than stream?]]
*This add-on supports the Flash AAC radio streams but needs an XBMC build, Windows or Linux, SVN:20015 or later. Configure audio streams via the plugins settings.
* [[forumpost:281999|All the streams are constantly buffering. It will play successfully for 20 seconds or so and then buffer for 20 seconds.]]
* [[forumpost:280785|Is the BBC application a xbmc plugin or script?]]
* [[forumpost:277632|How do I speed up the buffering for Radio programmes?]]
* [[forumpost:344333|Cache size for radio is too large]]
* [[forumpost:374015|iPlayer listings are not being updated/go stale]]


== Tips ==
== Subtitles ==
The [[forum:27063|original XBMC forum]] for this add-on contains a host of interesting bits of information on using this add-on. Please search there first before posting, your query may have already been answered.
* Does the plugin support subtitles?
** Yes, just enable subtitles in the plugin settings.


* Answer for [[forumpost:338817|I have the latest version of XBMC 9.04 and it doesn't play H.264 streams correctly]]
== Issues ==
* Answer for [[forumpost:293605|When I select iPlayer in the menu it just lists the contents of that folder] and install not working]]
* If you believe you have found a bug or would like to request a feature then create a '''[https://github.com/joolswills/plugin.video.iplayer/issues new issue]'''.
* Answer for [[forumpost:326305|how do you use the Radio "Listen Live" feature on Windows or Linux]]
* Answer for [[forum:27063|Video streaming not working - What country does the BBC believe you are in and here]]
* Answer for [[forum:27063|Can I use this plugin to download rather than stream]]
* Answer for [[forumpost:281999|all the streams are constantly buffering. It will play sucessfully for 20 seconds or so and then buffer for 20 seconds]]
* Answer for [[forumpost:280785|Is the BBC application a xbmc plugin or script]]
* Answer for - Does the plugin support subtitles? Yes just enable subtitles in the plugin settings.
* Answer for [[forumpost:277632|How do I speed up the buffering for Radio programmes]] or the [[forumpost:344333|cache size for radio is too large]]
* Answer for [[forumpost:374015|IPlayer listings are not being updated/go stale]]


== Credits ==
== Credits ==
This project is based on a no longer maintained [http://code.google.com/p/xbmc-iplayer/ XBMC IPlayer] project.
This project is based on a no longer maintained [https://code.google.com/archive/p/xbmc-iplayer/ XBMC iPlayer] project.


Thanks for all the hard work by the XBMC guys and to highlandsun for the new libRTMP functionality. Thanks to all those on the forums that have contributed patches, feedback and advice.
Thanks for all the hard work by the XBMC guys and to highlandsun for the new libRTMP functionality. Thanks to all those on the forums that have contributed patches, feedback and advice.


[[Category:Add-ons not in the XBMC.org repo]]
 
{{DISPLAYTITLE:Add-on:iPlayer}}

Latest revision as of 15:35, 27 August 2022

This add-on has been marked as broken in the repository: Broken due to website changes
iPlayer
icon.png

Author: Alastair, BuZz, Dink, dlake02
Website: link
Type: Music/Audio and Video
Repo:

License: GPL v2.0
Source: Source code
Summary: Watch TV and listen to radio from the BBC's iPlayer website
Home icon grey.png   ▶ Add-ons ▶ iPlayer

This XBMC plugin enables (UK only) the playing of TV and Radio catchup content from the BBC IPlayer website. Live radio and TV feeds are also supported.

Overview

Emblem-important-yellow.png DEPRECATED:
Development on this add-on has ceased. Users are advised to update to Kodi v19 "Matrix" and install the iPlayer WWW video add-on (plugin.video.iplayerwww), v4.0 or greater.

Supported streams

  • TV streams supported: 512x288 VP6@512Kbs, 640x360 H.264@800Kbs, 832x468 H.264@1500Kbs & 1280x720 H.264@3200Kbs
  • Radio streams support: Real, MP3 & AAC

Note: Not all streams are available for all episodes nor supported on all platforms

Limitations

  • This add-on doesn't work outside of the UK. The BBC iPlayer service ensures that only UK IP addresses can access iPlayer content.
  • For Live TV a Windows or Linux build of at least SVN:21747 (2009-07-18) is required. For XBox support use a build of at least SVN:21819 .
  • For Windows and Linux users some of the Radio streams don't work. XBMC on Windows and Linux does not support the rtsp:// protocol which is needed by some of the catchup and live radio streams.
  • This add-on supports the Flash H.264 HD streams but needs an XBMC build, Windows or Linux, SVN:20015 or later. Configure video streams via the plugins settings.
  • This add-on supports Flash H.264 800Kb streams on the XBox but needs at least a build SVN:20810.
  • This add-on supports the Flash AAC radio streams but needs an XBMC build, Windows or Linux, SVN:20015 or later. Configure audio streams via the plugins settings.

Manual Installation

Download the iPlayer add-on zip file from this link and install it by following these directions.

Apple TV 2 (black)

Forum threads

The three release threads for this add-on on the Kodi forum contains a host of interesting information about using it. (Please search them first before posting, your issue may have already been addressed.)

  1. [REQUEST] BBC iPlayer (Video) Plugin or Script? (started Thu., Jun. 28th, 2007, 0858h)
  2. [RELEASE] iPlayer - BBC Video and Music Plugin (UK only!) (started Tue., May 19th, 2009, 0428h)
  3. Release - iPlayer plugin v2.7.1 (new thread) (started Wed., Mar. 18th, 2015, 1231h)

Posts answering common questions

Subtitles

  • Does the plugin support subtitles?
    • Yes, just enable subtitles in the plugin settings.

Issues

  • If you believe you have found a bug or would like to request a feature then create a new issue.

Credits

This project is based on a no longer maintained XBMC iPlayer project.

Thanks for all the hard work by the XBMC guys and to highlandsun for the new libRTMP functionality. Thanks to all those on the forums that have contributed patches, feedback and advice.


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