What are the minimum operating requirements to stream content on Channel 4?

The minimum operating requirements for each platform are described below.

Accessing online at www.channel4.com
In order to watch you will need:

- A laptop or desktop with a currently supported version of Microsoft Windows or Apple macOS.
- An internet connection
- And one of our recommended browsers:
    - Google Chrome (latest version)
    - Mozilla Firefox (latest version)
    - Microsoft Edge (latest version)
    - Safari (latest version)

You can access the mobile website and browse our catalogue of content on:
- Mobile and tablet devices with an internet connection
Please note: Internet Explorer 11  is  no longer being supported. To continue watching we would strongly suggest that you update to one of the browsers above.

iPhone and iPad apps:
- An internet connection 
- iOS 12 and above
- content is only available with an internet connection unless you have downloaded our programmes to watch offline; you can browse and watch video using mobile data or Wi-Fi connectivity. To stream or download on mobile data, you'll need to turn off the 'Stream/Download only on Wi-Fi' toggles in your app settings
- Download our free app for iOS by visiting the iTunes app store from your device

Android apps:
- An internet connection
- Android OS 7.0 and above (Fire OS 6 if using an Amazon tablet device). For security reasons, rooted devices are not supported.
- Content is only available with an internet connection unless you have downloaded our programmes to watch offline. You can browse and watch video using mobile data or Wi-Fi connectivity. To stream or download on mobile data, you'll need to turn off the 'Stream/Download only on Wi-Fi' toggles in your app settings.
- Download our free app for Android by visiting Google Play Store or Amazon Appstore

Chromecast:
- Use your Android or iOS device, or the Chrome browser on your computer, to cast content directly to your TV.

TVs, Consoles and Set Top Boxes:
Content is available on the following devices:
- PS4, PS5, XBoxOne, YouView, Roku, Samsung Tizen (mid-2015 models and above), Amazon Fire, FreeviewPlay, Freely, Now TV, Sky, Virgin Media, Apple TV

Accessing Channel 4+
Channel 4+ is available across all devices and the same minimum requirements as accessing the Channel 4 app apply. To sign up log into your account and select account settings.

 

If you are unsure what  the latest browser versions are this information can be found online search for latest browser guide.  (Please be aware, Channel 4 is not responsible for the content of third party sites.)

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