Can I Get Virgin Media Player Ireland on My TV?
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You can install Virgin Media Player on your smart TV with just a click on your TV's appstore! In this guide, we will take a look at what the Virgin Media Player system can offer you, what channels are available, and how you can get your hands on it.
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What Is the Virgin Media Player?
Virgin Media Player is Virgin Media’s free online on-demand service, allowing you to watch shows on the Virgin Media channels, Virgin Media One, Virgin Media Two, and Virgin Media Three, either live or via on-demand. A whopping 90% of broadcast shows are available on catch up, in addition to being able to access a vast repertoire of box sets and the Virgin Media TV guide.
Previously known as the 3player, the Virgin Media Player has been optimised to provide a seamless navigation and viewer experience, with a focus on user-friendliness and ease of access. What’s not to like?
Do I Need a Virgin Media Account to Use the Player?
No. You can access the Virgin Media Player without having an existing Virgin Media account, or having to create one. However, creating an account is free, and will enable you to access additional features to get more out of your home entertainment, such as:
- Organise your favourite shows into favourites
- Receive personalised recommendations based on your viewing preferences
- Download episodes
Creating an account is quick and easy, consisting of inputting standard details such as your name, creating a password and confirming your email address. Once completed, you will receive an email requesting you to validate your account creation. After this, you will have full access to the complete list of Virgin Media Player features and services.
How Can I Install Virgin Media Player?
If you are interested in expanding your entertainment options without having to pay more, the Virgin Media Player is a perfect choice. Users of both Android and Apple devices can access the Virgin Media Player app through their respective stores.
How Good Is the Virgin Media Player App?
Users of these apps, however, have greeted it with quite mixed reviews. On the Apple app store, the Virgin Media Player app has only 1.8 out of 5 stars, with users citing stability issues and over saturation with advertisements. Over on Google Play users have awarded a slightly better, but similarly average score of 2.9 out of 5.
Alternatively, if you wish to watch on a laptop or desktop, though there is not currently an official Virgin Media Player app you can easily head over to their website, log in (or not), and watch your favourite shows instantly. Additionally, the Virgin Media Player can be accessed on both Sky and NOW TV platforms.
How Can I Get Virgin Media Player Chromecast on a Smart TV?
Although many of us are happy watching shows on our mobile, tablet or computer, others may prefer to catch up on their programs on the TV. In order to view the Virgin Media Player on a TV, users must either have Virgin Media TV, Sky TV, or Now TV. As an additional option, it is also possible to access the system on your TV by using Chromecast.
Chromecast is a media adapter that plugs into your TV, and effectively allows you to cast shows that you are streaming on a mobile device (or similar), onto your TV. To Chromecast Virgin Media Player to your TV, follow this short process:
- Plug the Chromecast device into your TV
- Select the device you wish to use to interact with the TV, and make sure it is connected to your home WiFi
- Download the Google Home app, and set up Chromecast according to the instructions
- When watching a video on your device, select “Cast”, and you should now be able to cast the video onto your TV
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My Virgin Media Player Isn’t Working. What Do I Do?
Faulty connections or inaccessibility can be frustrating. There are multiple reasons why you may not be able to access your shows, and most of the causes have fairly simple fixes, such as the following:
- Check that your device and app are up to date
- Disable any ad-blocking software
- Check with your broadband provider if your IP is correctly registered in Ireland
- See if you can improve your broadband signal
- Reset your WiFi router
Alternatively, the Virgin Media Player could be experiencing an unusually high volume of viewers, which can potentially cause the system to go down, resulting in viewers losing connection midway through their show, or being unable to connect in the first place. Recently, for example, in June due to the launch of a new season of Love Island, Virgin Media Player encountered stability issues due to the roughly 235,000 viewers tuning in, straining the system.
What Is the Virgin Media Player Contact?
In contrast to how diverse the Virgin Media Player options are, their contact details are relatively streamlined, listing only one direct email address as [email protected]. If you are interested in getting in contact with Virgin Media about additional services, contact can be made through one of the below options.
Virgin Media Contact Details
| Existing Customers | 1908 | Mon-Sat 9am-6pm |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Customers | 1800 940 070 | Mon-Sat 9am-6pm |
| Calls From Abroad | 353 1 245 8000 | Mon-Sat 9am-6pm |
If you need to get in touch with another department, check out our complete Virgin Media contact guide page.
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Virgin Media Player Frequently Asked Questions
How much time do I have to access a show?
You will have between 7 and 30 days from the point of a show being broadcast to access it via catchup services. This varies on the show, and the time period remaining is displayed next to the video.
Can I use the Virgin Media Player abroad?
Technically, no. As with similar services with other companies, the Virgin Media Player is regionally restricted. This means that if you are travelling abroad, you may not be able to watch shows unless they have been downloaded on your device, or you are using a VPN.
How can I find out what’s on?
This will depend upon what system you are using, however, the concepts are ultimately the same.
- Select “By Day” followed by Virgin Media One, Virgin Media Two, or Virgin Media Three, and scroll through your viewing options
- Select “A-Z” and search for your desired programme to find out if further episodes or related content are available to view.
- Select “Live” to see what is currently available across all three channels, along with further recommendations and highlights.
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