Iplayer on mobile phones

xvoguex · 08-02-2009, 12:55

I'm looking to upgrade my phone.

And have seen that the Nokia 5800 has iplayer my question is how does it work do you have to be connected to the mobile internet to watch a show will it cost me more money?

Also are there any other phones that have the iplayer?

ExTraP · 08-02-2009, 13:00

I got the Sony Ericsson X1, it works with iplayer, but only works with Opera browser and when connected to WiFI, same as the iphone, only works when connected to WiFi. I think it's bcoz 3G isn't fast enough. You can go to the iplayer website, it has a list of phones that work with iplayer.

xvoguex · 08-02-2009, 13:17

Ok I not really sure wht you mean?

I can't find the list of phones on the iplayer website either

kosmos5457 · 08-02-2009, 13:20

There is an iPlayer Application for Windows Mobiles now. It's available from the xda-developers forums. Think you will find it either under the Diamond Apps section or the hacking and development thread. It's identical to the YouTube player found on the Diamond. The videos playback in CorePlayer which is not a free player or the alternative is TCPMP (The Core Pocket Media Player) which is free but only a few versions of TCPMP work on the Diamond anyway.

I'm also thinking of getting rid of the Diamond and buying an iPhone though. So think carefully before getting one. Not sure if it's a Diamond issue or Windows Mobile I'd blame for it not being quite good enough. It does everything I want it to do. Probably does more than the iPhone unless you hack your iPhone then that is probably just as good, if not better.

xvoguex · 08-02-2009, 19:41

ok thanks

Matt D · 08-02-2009, 20:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by xvoguex

Ok I not really sure wht you mean?

I can't find the list of phones on the iplayer website either

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/where_to_get_iplayer/

To use iPlayer on a mobile, you need to be connected via WiFi.

xvoguex · 09-02-2009, 10:28

Thanks.

Do you have to pay for the wifi?

What I mean is can I download a tv show to my phone and watch it with out paying extra to watch it.

Like I download of the iplayer to my computer and watch a show I have it for 30 days after downloading it.

Does it work the same as a computer?

sancheeez · 09-02-2009, 10:59

Not quite the same. I think it does vary slightly depending on the type of phone.

I tried it out on my 5800 last night.

It needs wifi. If you use your home wifi or a free wifi hotspot, that doesn't cost you anything.

On the 5800, you can only stream and watch, you can't download. I believe some other phones let you download and watch later, like on the PC, but I'm not sure on that point .....

xvoguex · 09-02-2009, 13:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by sancheeez

Not quite the same. I think it does vary slightly depending on the type of phone.

I tried it out on my 5800 last night.

It needs wifi. If you use your home wifi or a free wifi hotspot, that doesn't cost you anything.

On the 5800, you can only stream and watch, you can't download. I believe some other phones let you download and watch later, like on the PC, but I'm not sure on that point .....

Do you know what phones do let you download and watch later on if there are any?

The only reason if it were possible was so I could watch them on tube on the way to work.

Matt D · 09-02-2009, 20:34

Only some phones let you download & watch later on - they need to support the right DRM (Digital Rights Management).

The iPlayer client for the Nokia N96/N85 lets you download & watch later.

But, although you can use the same client on a Nokia N95, you can only use it to stream on that, as the N95 doesn't have the DRM support.

I don't know what else works, but I would have thought that the new/upcoming Nokia phones like the 5800 & the N97 would also have the download ability.

From the BBC iPlayer site:

Quote:

Originally Posted by BBC

Mobile Phones
Available on

* Apple iPhone/iPod touch
* HTC Touch HD
* Nokia N85
* Nokia N96
* Samsung Omnia
* Sony Ericsson C905
* Sony Ericsson Xperia X1

Description

Play BBC iPlayer TV and Radio programmes on your mobile phone.

Requires wi-fi access via broadband internet.
How to access

* Connect to wi-fi access point

Go to www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer

Nokia N85 and N96 users may also download the content to your handset. When downloading select the 'for portable devices' option, save the downloaded programme to your computer, then copy it to your handset Additionally Sony Ericsson C905 and Samsung Omnia users are able to stream live TV and Radio programmes. At this stage on demand radio services are not available on these handsets.

colinp · 10-02-2009, 10:25

humm i have the omnia and iplayer works great via 3g , but i think u have tobe on vodafone or 3 to connect

xvoguex · 10-02-2009, 11:08

Thanks for your help

So you think the Nokia 5800 can download and watch later?

sancheeez · 10-02-2009, 11:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by xvoguex

So you think the Nokia 5800 can download and watch later?

Er.

From earlier in this thread ..... like, about 4 posts up ...

Quote:

Originally Posted by sancheeez

I tried it out on my 5800 last night.

It needs wifi. If you use your home wifi or a free wifi hotspot, that doesn't cost you anything.

On the 5800, you can only stream and watch, you can't download.

I own one.

I tried it.

You can only stream.

This may change with updates, but mine does not currently offer download, it only allows me to watch.

xvoguex · 10-02-2009, 12:43

Sorry I forgot you said that

Staunchy · 10-02-2009, 19:32

sancheeez/xvoguex, you may be interested in this snippet from the latest 5800 firmware changelog...

Quote:

* Support for OMA DRM, enabling BBC iPlayer programme downloads and other future applications

xvoguex · 10-02-2009, 21:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Staunchy

sancheeez/xvoguex, you may be interested in this snippet from the latest 5800 firmware changelog...

So if I got that phone how do I get that?

sancheeez · 10-02-2009, 23:58

Cool!

Just a firmware update.

Too late to start looking into it tonight, but will see about applying any updates tomorrow.

I'll let you know ....

08-02-2009, 12:55	#1
xvoguex Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 413	Iplayer on mobile phones I'm looking to upgrade my phone. And have seen that the Nokia 5800 has iplayer my question is how does it work do you have to be connected to the mobile internet to watch a show will it cost me more money? Also are there any other phones that have the iplayer?

08-02-2009, 13:00	#2
ExTraP Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 115	I got the Sony Ericsson X1, it works with iplayer, but only works with Opera browser and when connected to WiFI, same as the iphone, only works when connected to WiFi. I think it's bcoz 3G isn't fast enough. You can go to the iplayer website, it has a list of phones that work with iplayer.

08-02-2009, 13:17	#3
xvoguex Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 413	Ok I not really sure wht you mean? I can't find the list of phones on the iplayer website either

08-02-2009, 13:20	#4
kosmos5457 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Anglesey Posts: 1,262	There is an iPlayer Application for Windows Mobiles now. It's available from the xda-developers forums. Think you will find it either under the Diamond Apps section or the hacking and development thread. It's identical to the YouTube player found on the Diamond. The videos playback in CorePlayer which is not a free player or the alternative is TCPMP (The Core Pocket Media Player) which is free but only a few versions of TCPMP work on the Diamond anyway. I'm also thinking of getting rid of the Diamond and buying an iPhone though. So think carefully before getting one. Not sure if it's a Diamond issue or Windows Mobile I'd blame for it not being quite good enough. It does everything I want it to do. Probably does more than the iPhone unless you hack your iPhone then that is probably just as good, if not better.

08-02-2009, 19:41	#5
xvoguex Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 413	ok thanks

08-02-2009, 20:07	#6
Matt D Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cambridge Posts: 13,064	Quote: Originally Posted by xvoguex Ok I not really sure wht you mean? I can't find the list of phones on the iplayer website either http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/where_to_get_iplayer/ To use iPlayer on a mobile, you need to be connected via WiFi.

09-02-2009, 10:28	#7
xvoguex Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 413	Thanks. Do you have to pay for the wifi? What I mean is can I download a tv show to my phone and watch it with out paying extra to watch it. Like I download of the iplayer to my computer and watch a show I have it for 30 days after downloading it. Does it work the same as a computer?

09-02-2009, 10:59	#8
sancheeez Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,762	Not quite the same. I think it does vary slightly depending on the type of phone. I tried it out on my 5800 last night. It needs wifi. If you use your home wifi or a free wifi hotspot, that doesn't cost you anything. On the 5800, you can only stream and watch, you can't download. I believe some other phones let you download and watch later, like on the PC, but I'm not sure on that point .....

09-02-2009, 13:37	#9
xvoguex Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 413	Quote: Originally Posted by sancheeez Not quite the same. I think it does vary slightly depending on the type of phone. I tried it out on my 5800 last night. It needs wifi. If you use your home wifi or a free wifi hotspot, that doesn't cost you anything. On the 5800, you can only stream and watch, you can't download. I believe some other phones let you download and watch later, like on the PC, but I'm not sure on that point ..... Do you know what phones do let you download and watch later on if there are any? The only reason if it were possible was so I could watch them on tube on the way to work.

09-02-2009, 20:34	#10
Matt D Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cambridge Posts: 13,064	Only some phones let you download & watch later on - they need to support the right DRM (Digital Rights Management). The iPlayer client for the Nokia N96/N85 lets you download & watch later. But, although you can use the same client on a Nokia N95, you can only use it to stream on that, as the N95 doesn't have the DRM support. I don't know what else works, but I would have thought that the new/upcoming Nokia phones like the 5800 & the N97 would also have the download ability. From the BBC iPlayer site: Quote: Originally Posted by BBC Mobile Phones Available on * Apple iPhone/iPod touch * HTC Touch HD * Nokia N85 * Nokia N96 * Samsung Omnia * Sony Ericsson C905 * Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 Description Play BBC iPlayer TV and Radio programmes on your mobile phone. Requires wi-fi access via broadband internet. How to access * Connect to wi-fi access point Go to www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer Nokia N85 and N96 users may also download the content to your handset. When downloading select the 'for portable devices' option, save the downloaded programme to your computer, then copy it to your handset Additionally Sony Ericsson C905 and Samsung Omnia users are able to stream live TV and Radio programmes. At this stage on demand radio services are not available on these handsets.

10-02-2009, 10:25	#11
colinp Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: london Posts: 1,241	humm i have the omnia and iplayer works great via 3g , but i think u have tobe on vodafone or 3 to connect

10-02-2009, 11:08	#12
xvoguex Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 413	Thanks for your help So you think the Nokia 5800 can download and watch later?

10-02-2009, 11:38	#13
sancheeez Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,762	Quote: Originally Posted by xvoguex So you think the Nokia 5800 can download and watch later? Er. From earlier in this thread ..... like, about 4 posts up ... Quote: Originally Posted by sancheeez I tried it out on my 5800 last night. It needs wifi. If you use your home wifi or a free wifi hotspot, that doesn't cost you anything. On the 5800, you can only stream and watch, you can't download. I own one. I tried it. You can only stream. This may change with updates, but mine does not currently offer download, it only allows me to watch.

10-02-2009, 12:43	#14
xvoguex Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 413	Sorry I forgot you said that

10-02-2009, 19:32	#15
Staunchy Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 9,780	sancheeez/xvoguex, you may be interested in this snippet from the latest 5800 firmware changelog... Quote: * Support for OMA DRM, enabling BBC iPlayer programme downloads and other future applications

10-02-2009, 21:39	#16
xvoguex Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 413	Quote: Originally Posted by Staunchy sancheeez/xvoguex, you may be interested in this snippet from the latest 5800 firmware changelog... So if I got that phone how do I get that?

10-02-2009, 23:58	#17
sancheeez Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,762	Cool! Just a firmware update. Too late to start looking into it tonight, but will see about applying any updates tomorrow. I'll let you know ....

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