How do I add BBC iPlayer to my 2026 Samsung H Range Smart TV?

To add BBC iPlayer to your 2026 Samsung H Range Smart TV, press the Home key on your remote. Press Down to highlight the Home Bar, then navigate Right to Edit and press Enter. Select BBC iPlayer and add it to the Home Bar. Use the Left and Right buttons to position the app, then press Up and select Done. Open BBC iPlayer and sign in with your BBC account.

Is BBC iPlayer available on Samsung 2026 H Range Smart TVs?

Yes. BBC iPlayer is available on Samsung 2026 H Range Smart TVs. You can add the BBC iPlayer app to your TV Home Bar and use it to access BBC content by signing in with your BBC account.

Why can't I find BBC iPlayer on my Samsung H Range Smart TV?

If BBC iPlayer is not showing on your Samsung 2026 H Range Smart TV, Samsung recommends restarting the TV by disconnecting its mains plug from the wall socket. Wait 30 seconds, reconnect the TV and repeat the steps to add BBC iPlayer to the Home Bar. If the app is still missing, contact Samsung Support.

How do I restart my Samsung Smart TV if BBC iPlayer is missing?

Disconnect your Samsung Smart TV's mains plug from the wall socket and wait 30 seconds. Plug the TV back in and turn it on. Press the Home key, navigate to the Home Bar, select Edit and check whether BBC iPlayer is available to add.

How do I move the BBC iPlayer app on my Samsung Smart TV Home Bar?

Press the Home key on your Samsung Smart TV remote, highlight the Home Bar and navigate Right to Edit. Select BBC iPlayer and add it to the Home Bar. Use the Left and Right buttons to move the app tile to your preferred position. Press Up and select Done to save your changes.

Do I need a BBC account to use BBC iPlayer on my Samsung Smart TV?

Yes. After adding BBC iPlayer to your Samsung Smart TV Home Bar, open the app and sign in with your BBC account. If you do not have an account, follow the on-screen instructions to create one.

Is BBC iPlayer automatically added to new Samsung 2026 H Range Smart TVs?

Yes. According to Samsung, 2026 H Range Smart TVs set up after 21 October 2026 will have the BBC iPlayer app tile added to the Home Bar by default. If your TV was set up earlier, you can manually add BBC iPlayer using the Home Bar Edit option.

What should I do if BBC iPlayer still does not appear after restarting my Samsung TV?

If BBC iPlayer is still missing after disconnecting your Samsung TV from the mains for 30 seconds and repeating the Home Bar setup instructions, contact Samsung Support for further assistance.

How to add BBC iPlayer on Samsung 2026 H Range TV

Updated : 22nd October, 2026

A Samsung Smart TV on the wall with a table in front

BBC iPlayer is now available on your 2026 H Range Smart TV. Follow the steps below on how to add BBC iPlayer to your TV.

Steps to download BBC iPlayer on 2026 H Range Smart TV

Please follow the steps below on how to add BBC iPlayer to your TV Home Bar.

1 Press the Home Key

2 Press the curser down to highlight the Home Bar

3 Press the curser Right to the end of the Home Bar to highlight “Edit”

Samsung Smart TV with the “Edit List” option highlighted

4 Press “Enter”

A screenshot of the options of the Samsung Smart TV

5 Select BBC iPlayer and add to Home Bar, then use the curser Left and Right keys to place the App Tile in the position they would like it to appear

A screenshot of the Samsung Smart TV: select BBC iPlayer and add to Home Bar

Please note: If the BBC iPlayer App is not showing, please perform a reset on your TV:

Disconnect your TV mains plug from the wall socket, wait 30 seconds, plug back in & repeat the steps again.

6 Press curser Up and select “Done”

Screenshots of the options of the Samsung Smart TV

7 Open the App and login with BBC Account or follow the guidance on screen to create a BBC Account

Screenshot of the login to the BBC iPlayer App

Please note: TV’s set up after October 21^st will have the BBC iPlayer Tile added to their Home Bar by default.

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