How to get BritBox on your Smart TV in Australia

How to get BritBox on Smart TV? BritBox joined the streaming market in Australia last year with its mission to share all the best of British TV, classic and new. But before you run off to create a BritBox account, you will want to know how and where you can watch your favourite TV shows and movies.

The short articles in this section will go through which Smart TVs and streaming devices you can watch BritBox on.

Can I watch BritBox on my TV?

BritBox is a streaming service created by the BBC and ITV. It is available as an app or through a we-streaming service. This means you can watch BritBox on your television if it is a Smart TV or you have a device such as a Google Chromecast or Apple AirPlay.

What do I need to watch BritBox on my TV?

So, to watch BritBox on your TV you will need a Smart TV. However, it is not so simple, as some Smart TVs do not support BritBox depending on the model and make. Continue reading to learn all the details.

You can also use casting devices such as Google Chromecast and Apple AirPlay. With these, you will need a mobile device or tablet and a good internet connection. You simply download the app on your phone or tablet, connect it to the same Wi-Fi network as the casting device, and begin playing.

You could also connect an HDMI cable from your laptop to your television screen and watch shows through the BritBox site on your TV this way.

Can I watch BritBox on my Android TV?

Android TV and GoogleTV streaming devices are both great ways to watch the best BritBox shows from the comfort of your home.

BritBox supports Android and GoogleTV streaming services that run Android OS 5.0 and above. This includes Google Chromecast TV and set-top boxes like NVIDIA Shield.

You can start watching Britbox with Android TV once you have downloaded the BritBox app. Follow these steps and you can’t fail:

Simply click on the BritBox app and start watching!

Can I watch BritBox on my Apple TV?

You can watch BritBox through the BrtiBox app on Apple TV 4th generation devices or newer. Follow these steps to get started:

If you are a current or previous subscriber, simply sign in and start streaming.

If your Apple ID and BritBox account share the same email address, click ‘Continue’. Otherwise, click ‘Cancel’ and enter the email address you use for BritBox.

Apple TV App

Apple TV also offers the Apple TV app, which brings together a vast collection of content from many different places.

You can subscribe to BritBox as an extra within the Apple TV app. You can then watch all the best British movies, comedies, and other content through other devices.

How to watch BritBox on a Smart TV?

In this section, we will explain which Smart TVs you can watch BritBox on directly in Australia.

Does BritBox work on all Smart TVs?

Unfortunately not. It depends on the make and model of the Smart TV, though most are now coming round to the British app.

Samsung Smart TVs were the first to have the app built-in to their TV and many others have followed or made it available in their app store. BritBox works on most modern Smart TVs made in or after 2019.

Samsung Smart TV

Most Samsung Smart TVs come with the BritBox installed already. You can find it in the home screen section along with the other apps.

If for some reason it is not there, you will be able to install the BritBox app directly on your device.

How do I install BritBox on my Samsung Smart TV?

Simply follow these steps to install BritBox on your Samsung TV.

Once this is all done, you are all good to stream all the best of the BBC and ITV shows!

Why can’t I get BritBox on my Samsung Smart TV?

BritBox is available on Samsung Smart TV models with versions of Tizen 2.3 or newer.

If you are having trouble installing BritBox on your Samsung SmartTV, then it is probably due to the age of your device. Check the model – it should be newer than 2017.

LG Smart TV

Another option for streaming BritBox on a smart TV is LG. But just like with Samsung, the BritBox app is available on selected models only.

Why can’t I get BritBox on my LG Smart TV?

In Australia, the BritBox app will no longer be available in the Appstore on webOS 3.0 models and older. However, those with webOS models can still use the app – but there will no longer be support for playback of selected content.

To play BritBox on your LG Smart TV, your model will need to be newer than 2016 and operate on at least WebOS 3.5.

Panasonic Smart TV

Panasonic recently announced that BritBox will be installed in all their premium range (post-2019) Smart TVs.

How do I add BritBox to my Panasonic Smart TV?

BritBox will be in the list of apps on the home screen of the app portal on Panasonic’s premium televisions. This means that you do not have to add it and makes for easy and convenient access – saving you the trouble of having to search for and download it.

How do I update apps on my Panasonic Smart TV?

As long as you are connected to the internet at all times, apps on your Panasonic Smart TV should update automatically.

If for some reason an app is running slowly or not working, you can check for a software update. Do this by going to the menu section with your remote. Hit the Network option and then hit Software Update. If there is an Update available, this will update all your apps.

Which Panasonic TVs have BritBox?

The BritBox app features on all 2019 Panasonic Smart TVs apart from the GX700 models. It also features on the X700B Smart TVs and all these models from 2018 onward, including the FZ series, along with the EZ, DX, EX, and CX series TVs.

Why can’t I get BritBox on my Sony Smart TV?

Unfortunately, the Britbox app is not available on any Sony Smart TV device.

This may change in the future but for now, you can still stream Britbox on your Sony Smart TV using Apple AirPlay (2019 models or newer) or Google Chromecast (2019 models or newer).

Can I add apps to my Sony Smart TV?

Just because BritBox is not available doesn’t mean that you can’t add other apps to your Sony Smart TV.

Simply visit the Google Play Store on your Smart TV and search for the apps you want. Click on the ones you want and hit install – once it is complete, the app will be visible on your home screen.

Ways to watch BritBox on my Sony Smart TV

With plenty of streaming devices available, there are other alternatives you can try if your current smart TV doesn’t support the BritBox app. Check them out below.

Apple AirPlay

You can still watch BritBox on your Sony Smart TV. Follow these steps to watch Britbox on your Sony Smart TV via Apple AirPlay.

Note: If you are sure you have a compatible TV and still do not see the AirPlay icon as an option, make sure you have installed the latest update of the Sony Smart TV firmware.

Google Chromecast

The steps are the same for Google Chromecast, but rather than looking for the AirPlay icon, search for the Chromecast icon instead.

Why can’t I get BritBox on my TV?

As BritBox is a streaming TV service, it is only available online through a web browser or via an app.

You will not be able to watch BritBox on a traditional TV unless you cast it to your TV via the app on your phone or tablet using a Google Chromecast or AirPlay.

Alternatively, you could connect your laptop to your TV if both your laptop and TV have HDMI ports using an HDMI connecting cable. This way you can stream BritBox on your TV via your web browser.

Other streaming alternatives

There are other ways to access BritBox on you Smart TV than through the app. We have mentioned how you can cast the app to your TV from your phone or tablet, or connect your laptop to your TV screen.

Here are a couple more options.

Amazon Prime Video

Unfortunately, BritBox is not available through the Amazon Prime Video service at this moment in time. We’re sure this will change in the future as the popularity of BritBox grows.

You can still watch BritBox in Australia through all the brilliant options outlined above.

Fire TV Stick

Fans of the BBC and ITV in Australia will be pleased to know that BritBox is available through Fire TV Stick.

The process of watching BritBox on your television via the stick is very easy. The Fire Stick plugs neatly into the HDMI port of your TV.

Simply download the BritBox App onto your FireTV or Fire TV Stick and either create a new account or sign in to an existing one.

Once you have done this, your TV will refresh and you will be in the BritBox app, ready to watch all your favourite British TV shows!

Signing up to BritBox

In Australia, new customers can try the service with a 7-day free trial. Unlike Netflix or Stan, BritBox’s pricing structure is similar to that of Disney Plus wherein you can choose between a monthly or a yearly subscription. For only $8.99 per month with no lock-in contract, BritBox is one of the cheapest streaming services in Australia.

How to get BritBox on Smart TV in Australia?

There are so many ways to watch or stream BritBox on your Smart TV. And with each, the instructions are similar and very easy.

Just download the app, sign in or sign up, and start watching.

All that is left to say is Happy Streaming! Here’s what’s on BritBox to explore its latest shows and movies.