TV licence ?

purple_agent

Hi, just purchased a second home and need advice on whether we need a second TV licence . 

1- No live TV stations to be watched on plugged in TV
2- Freeview stations except BBC and IPlayer used for Catchup 
3- BBC stations and IPlayer watched on smartphone ie not plugged in and the option of 
4- using Chrome-cast to cast to TV for BBC stations and IPlayer 
Pretty sure items 1 2 and 3 mean no licence requirements but would using Chrome-cast be ok ???
Thanks in advance for any advice 
Paul 

pphillips

1 & 2 are fine
3 is fine provided no charging while watching live tv or BBC iPlayer 
4 is fine provided devices connected to Chrome cast are battery powered with no charging at the same time as casting.

p00hsticks

Deleted_User said:

eh you need a TV license to watch iPlayer.  Where are you getting this information that you can watch it as long as the device is not plugged into the mains? 

The OP has said they have a TV licence at their main property.

The TV licensing site itself suggests that you don't then need a TV licence for a second home 'if you only ever use devices powered solely by their own internal batteries – in which case your main home’s TV Licence will cover you.'

https://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/check-if-you-need-one/for-your-home/second-home-aud8

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p00hsticks said:

Deleted_User said:

eh you need a TV license to watch iPlayer.  Where are you getting this information that you can watch it as long as the device is not plugged into the mains? 

The OP has said they have a TV licence at their main property.

The TV licensing site itself suggests that you don't then need a TV licence for a second home 'if you only ever use devices powered solely by their own internal batteries – in which case your main home’s TV Licence will cover you.'

https://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/check-if-you-need-one/for-your-home/second-home-aud8

ah thanks for that!