How do I sign in to BBC Sounds on my TV?

Before you start...

Make sure you've got:

  • A BBC account. You can use your existing one. If you don't already have a BBC account, register by going to bbc.com/account.
  • A second device, such as a mobile, tablet or computer. This is where you'll enter the code shown on your TV.


Ready? Here's what you need to do. 

  1. Open the BBC Sounds application on your TV and select Sign in. 
     
  2. On your mobile / tablet / computer go to www.bbc.com/account/tv. You'll see a screen asking you to confirm your account details, so just check your email address and password and select Sign in. 
     
  3. You'll now see a screen on your mobile / tablet / computer saying "Enter the code shown on your TV." Enter the activation code that appears on your TV screen, then select Sign in on your TV.

    TV and tablet showing respective sign-in pages when signing in on a TV
     
  4. Wait a few seconds for your TV to catch up, then you're done! You're now signed in on your TV.

    Image on a TV screen that says "Hello [user], you're now signed in to your BBC account." This shows that the user has successfully signed in.


Some things to be aware of

  • If you don't use the activation code, it will expire after 60 minutes so you'll need to start again. 
  • Only one person can use the activation code. If two or more people try to use the same code, it won't work. 
  • If you see a message saying, "Sorry, something isn't working right now. Please try again later," that means we're having technical issues. Please do try again later. 
  • Sign-in isn't available on all TVs. That's because we're just rolling out BBC Sounds on connected TVs. Check the Can I use BBC Sounds on my TV? page for more information about BBC Sounds on connected TVs. 


What if I don't have a mobile, tablet or computer? 

It isn't possible to sign in to BBC Sounds on connected TVs without first signing in to a second device.