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Apple TV need TV license?

harriko
harriko Posts: 121 Forumite
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Hi there,

I just wondering if I need to pay the TV license when I dont watch any live tv. The only thing im going to use is the apple tv or the computer to watch things. thanks.

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  • DelBoyPhil
    DelBoyPhil Posts: 875 Forumite
    no you would not need one for this. its only LIVE tv
  • samba
    samba Posts: 418 Forumite
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    harriko wrote: »
    or the computer to watch things

    Depends what you watch on your computer - if you watch TV over the Internet at the same time it is being broadcast, then you will need a licence, but 'on demand' services such as iPlayer don't require one.
  • Jojo_the_Tightfisted
    Jojo_the_Tightfisted Posts: 27,228 Forumite
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    Unless you have ATV connected to a big TV which is capable of receiving live TV broadcasts. Then it gets tricky.
    I could dream to wide extremes, I could do or die: I could yawn and be withdrawn and watch the world go by.
    colinw wrote: »
    Yup you are officially Rock n Roll :D
  • harriko
    harriko Posts: 121 Forumite
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    Jojo_the_Tightfisted wrote: »
    Unless you have ATV connected to a big TV which is capable of receiving live TV broadcasts. Then it gets tricky.


    apple tv has a digital or analogue tuner? i didnt realise that. however im not going to plug the ariel in. plus appletv my be able to have live feeds? anyone know? if it does then you have to pay.
  • moonrakerz
    moonrakerz Posts: 8,650 Forumite
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    It doesn't matter a damn' if the device is "capable" - you only need a licence if you WATCH live TV.
  • Jojo_the_Tightfisted
    Jojo_the_Tightfisted Posts: 27,228 Forumite
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    Fair enough. Get into that argument if you like. As long as OP knows the situation, their decision. But argue with and shout at someone else, because I certainly don't want to play.
    I could dream to wide extremes, I could do or die: I could yawn and be withdrawn and watch the world go by.
    colinw wrote: »
    Yup you are officially Rock n Roll :D
  • moonrakerz
    moonrakerz Posts: 8,650 Forumite
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    Jojo_the_Tightfisted wrote: »
    Fair enough. Get into that argument if you like. As long as OP knows the situation, their decision. But argue with and shout at someone else, because I certainly don't want to play.

    I'm certainly not trying to start an argument Jojo. Saying things like you might need a licence if it is "capable" is just spreading TV Licensing's misleading and deliberately confusing message.

    The LAW is quite clear - it is TVL that is confusing it for their own financial ends.
  • WychWeird
    WychWeird Posts: 110 Forumite
    moonrakerz wrote: »
    It doesn't matter a damn' if the device is "capable" - you only need a licence if you WATCH live TV.
    Almost correct - you need a license if you watch or record TV as it's broadcast.

    TV Licensing are reasonably clear about things:
    http://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/check-if-you-need-one/
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