"No network connection" message when trying to use BBC iPlayer app via Ethernet.

[iceberg]

Hi all,
For some reason, my BBC iPlayer app doesn't recognise that my X7 is connected to the internet via Ethernet. Therefore, when I try to play something, a "No network connection" message comes up. Other apps seem to recognise my ethernet connection fine but the BBC's doesn't.

Any tips would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

[mitchell4you]

perhaps..

http://www.androidgadget.co.uk/blog/4-bbc-iplayer-on-android-mini-pc

or
perhaps
Use the 'xbmc' addon to watch 'ibbc' content

http://code.google.com/p/xbmc-iplayerv2/

Cheers

[Batfink32]

Re: "No network connection" message when trying to use BBC iPlayer app via Ethernet.

Hi all,
For some reason, my BBC iPlayer app doesn't recognise that my X7 is connected to the internet via Ethernet. Therefore, when I try to play something, a "No network connection" message comes up. Other apps seem to recognise my ethernet connection fine but the BBC's doesn't.

Any tips would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

The BBCs app only works over WiFi. Its always been like that. There's other apps too which are the same. I think its to do with location.Location services don't work with Ethernet on Android and these apps want to know where you are so you cant watch the BBC IPlayer outside the UK.

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[mitchell4you]

lol did not notice..hey lives in denmark

I think hey is using VPN... or proxy
I think... it should work ( but disabling 'location' service in browser and android might be needed)

please keep-us informed.. iceberg
if you get this working or not.. and please post your setup,if you get it to work.. so more ppl can enjoy bbc

Cheers

[iceberg]

lol did not notice..hey lives in denmark

I think hey is using VPN... or proxy
I think... it should work ( but disabling 'location' service in browser and android might be needed)

please keep-us informed.. iceberg
if you get this working or not.. and please post your setup,if you get it to work.. so more ppl can enjoy bbc

Cheers

Yep, I'm a Brit living in Denmark
The solution of using the browser/iplaer website works intermittently for me, but that's also because I pay $5 per month for a DNS service that tricks the servers into thinking I'm in the UK. Also, as soon as I try to maximise the screen, the browser crashes... Not a great solution. Looks like I'm have to stick to my iPhone-Apple TV solution for now..

[Batfink32]

Re: "No network connection" message when trying to use BBC iPlayer app via Ethernet.

Yep, I'm a Brit living in Denmark
The solution of using the browser/iplaer website works intermittently for me, but that's also because I pay $5 per month for a DNS service that tricks the servers into thinking I'm in the UK. Also, as soon as I try to maximise the screen, the browser crashes... Not a great solution. Looks like I'm have to stick to my iPhone-Apple TV solution for now..

Count yourself lucky you're living in Denmark! I just had to pay £150 for a TV licence.All for the pleasure of watching the IPlayer and Eastenders :-(

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[iceberg]

Count yourself lucky you're living in Denmark! I just had to pay £150 for a TV licence.All for the pleasure of watching the IPlayer and Eastenders :-(

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Wow! is that what they cost now?
Still, stuff ain't cheap over here either. 50% average tax rate is a bit of a "leveller" ;-)