TV Licence

TamP

I do not watch TV

My 55 Inch 4K TV is used as a computer monitor only. There are no Ariel or Satellite dish connected to it.

I do not watch live television ever

I do photography and video editing mostly on the Computer.

I do occasionally watch video from Amazon and YouTube. 

Do I need a television licence for this setup?

 

pphillips

As long as you're not watching broadcasts on Amazon video or YouTube such as live news or sports, you don't need a TV licence.

almillar

Based on your information, no, you don't. Don't use iPlayer - using that now needs a Licence.

renegadefm

But how can any authority tell if he is or isnt using it to watch tv? How do you police it?
I was always told if you have a television which is capable of receiving tv broadcast you need a licence. I haven't heard its changed. 

pphillips

renegadefm said:

But how can any authority tell if he is or isnt using it to watch tv? How do you police it?
I was always told if you have a television which is capable of receiving tv broadcast you need a licence. I haven't heard its changed. 

Much more difficult to police these days. In the past you could be prosecuted if your tv was connected to an aerial, satellite dish or cable tv system. With the age of the internet anyone with almost any device is capable of receiving a tv broadcast at the touch of a button but it doesn't necessarily follow that they need a tv licence. 

bradders1983

pphillips said:

renegadefm said:

But how can any authority tell if he is or isnt using it to watch tv? How do you police it?
I was always told if you have a television which is capable of receiving tv broadcast you need a licence. I haven't heard its changed. 

Much more difficult to police these days. In the past you could be prosecuted if your tv was connected to an aerial, satellite dish or cable tv system. With the age of the internet anyone with almost any device is capable of receiving a tv broadcast at the touch of a button but it doesn't necessarily follow that they need a tv licence. 

Well almost. They had to be invited in and witness this for themselves. Simple solution is to never invite them in.

TamP

I have, just recently, made the declaration stating I do not need a licence, so will await a visit.

Marvel1

From what you say no.
Don't forget you must not use BBC I Player or record any shows while they are broadcast the same time.

pphillips

bradders1983 said:

pphillips said:

renegadefm said:

But how can any authority tell if he is or isnt using it to watch tv? How do you police it?
I was always told if you have a television which is capable of receiving tv broadcast you need a licence. I haven't heard its changed. 

Much more difficult to police these days. In the past you could be prosecuted if your tv was connected to an aerial, satellite dish or cable tv system. With the age of the internet anyone with almost any device is capable of receiving a tv broadcast at the touch of a button but it doesn't necessarily follow that they need a tv licence. 

Well almost. They had to be invited in and witness this for themselves. Simple solution is to never invite them in.

Or they could get a search warrant, then you have to let them in.

bradders1983

pphillips said:

bradders1983 said:

pphillips said:

renegadefm said:

But how can any authority tell if he is or isnt using it to watch tv? How do you police it?
I was always told if you have a television which is capable of receiving tv broadcast you need a licence. I haven't heard its changed. 

Much more difficult to police these days. In the past you could be prosecuted if your tv was connected to an aerial, satellite dish or cable tv system. With the age of the internet anyone with almost any device is capable of receiving a tv broadcast at the touch of a button but it doesn't necessarily follow that they need a tv licence. 

Well almost. They had to be invited in and witness this for themselves. Simple solution is to never invite them in.

Or they could get a search warrant, then you have to let them in.

And how many search warrants have ever been executed for this?

pphillips

bradders1983 said:

pphillips said:

bradders1983 said:

pphillips said:

renegadefm said:

But how can any authority tell if he is or isnt using it to watch tv? How do you police it?
I was always told if you have a television which is capable of receiving tv broadcast you need a licence. I haven't heard its changed. 

Much more difficult to police these days. In the past you could be prosecuted if your tv was connected to an aerial, satellite dish or cable tv system. With the age of the internet anyone with almost any device is capable of receiving a tv broadcast at the touch of a button but it doesn't necessarily follow that they need a tv licence. 

Well almost. They had to be invited in and witness this for themselves. Simple solution is to never invite them in.

Or they could get a search warrant, then you have to let them in.

And how many search warrants have ever been executed for this?

The Information Comissioner said that TV Licensing doesn't need to disclose this information as doing so could impede the deterrent effect.