Do I need a TV Licence if I only watch Netflix?

You don't need a TV Licence if you only ever use Netflix or other online TV services to watch on demand or catch up programmes, except if you're watching BBC programmes on BBC iPlayer.

Can I watch Netflix without a TV license?

Do I need a TV licence to watch Netflix? No, you don't need a TV licence to watch Netflix.

Can I watch YouTube and Netflix without a TV Licence?

With the exception of BBC iPlayer content, you only need a licence for watching or recording content as it is broadcast on TV. If you're streaming on-demand movies or TV shows on Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Netflix or YouTube (or any other online video service) you don't currently need a licence.

What can I watch without a TV Licence?

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You don't need a TV Licence if you only ever watch on demand or catch up programmes on services other than BBC iPlayer - and never watch TV programmes live on any channel or TV service. This applies to any device you use, including a TV.

How can I avoid TV Licence?

You don't need a TV Licence if you never watch or record programmes as they're being shown on TV, on any channel, or live on an online TV service, and you never download or watch BBC programmes on BBC iPlayer – live, catch up or on demand.

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How can TV Licensing prove you are watching TV?

There has never been a case in court where the TV license officer has produce evidence from any mythical detection device to prove you had a TV. The only way is for the license officer to photograph your property with some thing distinctive identifying your house and showing a TV on in your lounge.

Can you refuse to pay TV license?

You have the right to refuse entry, but TV Licensing may then use other methods such as a warrant from court, or detection equipment, which can find if there is TV-receiving equipment in your home.

Do TV Licence inspectors actually visit?

Can TV licence inspectors visit your house? Inspectors can visit your house, although you're likely to receive a letter before this point. You can refuse to let an inspector in, but this might lead to them getting a court order – which means they would be allowed to enter by law without your permission.

Can you refuse entry to TV license people?

You have no obligation to grant entry to a visiting officer if you don't wish to do so. If refused entry by the occupier, the visiting officer will leave the property. If visiting officers are refused access, then TV Licensing reserve the right to use other methods of detection.

Can the BBC enter my property?

TV Licensing staff are employed by private firm Capita on the BBC's behalf. Although they are described as "enforcement officers", they do not possess any official powers of arrest and cannot enter homes or search property without permission.

Has anyone been visited by TV Licence?

The TV licensing inspectors, whose job it is to catch fee evaders, are now visiting homes again – following the suspension of their visits during the last lockdown. The TV Licensing body normally employs visiting officers who are tasked with finding people who are legally required to pay the fee.

Do I need a TV Licence if I don't watch BBC?

If you never watch or record any live TV programmes on any channel or device, and never download or watch BBC programmes on BBC iPlayer, you don't need a TV Licence.

Do I need a TV Licence to watch Freeview?

You need a TV Licence to download or watch BBC programmes on BBC iPlayer – live, catch up or on demand. This applies to any device and provider you use, including: Freeview, Freesat or YouView.

What can I watch without TV Licence UK?

You don't need a licence if you only ever watch on demand or catch up programmes on services other than BBC iPlayer (and you also never watch live TV programmes on any channel, including on BBC iPlayer). You also don't need a licence to watch DVDs, Blu-rays or videos.

What happens if I cancel my TV Licence?

When should I cancel my TV Licence? You can cancel your licence and may be eligible for a refund if, before your licence expires, you won't be: watching or recording any programmes as they're being shown on TV, on any channel, or.

Do I need TV license if I have Smart TV?

It doesn't matter what device you use. If you watch or record live TV programmes on any channel, or download or watch BBC programmes on BBC iPlayer, you need to be covered by a TV Licence. This includes: TV sets (including smart TVs)

Can I listen to radio on my TV without a licence?

No, you do not need a TV Licence to listen to the radio (including on BBC Sounds).

Do you need a TV Licence to watch Amazon Prime?

Do you need a TV Licence to watch Amazon Prime? If you're watching TV showing live on Amazon Prime, you need to be covered by a TV Licence. You don't need a TV Licence if you're only watching on demand programmes on Amazon Prime.

Can you be forced to pay TV Licence?

Section 363 of the Communications Act 2003 makes it an offence to install or use a television receiver to watch or record any television programmes as they're being shown on television without a TV Licence. Section 365 of that Act requires that a person to whom a TV Licence is issued must pay a fee to the BBC.

Do I need a TV Licence if I live in a block of flats?

You're covered by the homeowner's TV Licence if they have one, but only if you live in the same building. If you live in self-contained accommodation, such as a separate flat or annex, you need your own separate licence.

Do you need TV Licence for second home?

You need a separate TV Licence for:

You will need a separate TV Licence to watch or record programmes as they're being shown on TV on any channel or TV service, or to watch or download BBC programmes on BBC iPlayer in your second home.

Do you need 2 TV Licences for 2 TVs?

You only need one TV licence per household, even if you have multiple TVs in your home.

Do I need a TV Licence for a static caravan?

You'll need to buy a TV Licence for your static caravan, mobile home or moveable chalet if: anyone, at the same time, is watching or recording live TV on any channel or watching or downloading BBC programmes on BBC iPlayer at your main licensed address.

Is it illegal to not pay TV Licence UK?

If we find that you have been watching, recording or downloading programmes illegally, you risk prosecution and a fine for not having a TV Licence of up to £1,000* plus any legal costs and/or compensation you may be ordered to pay.

Do I need a TV Licence for Sky glass?

Yes, if you watch TV through a digital box, such as Sky, Virgin or BT, you still need to pay for a licence.