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No. We do not request any payment to download our app or to create or register for our site. If you are using a QR code and it requests payment, then please close this immediately and do not provide any payment details.
Please ensure you sign up only via our website www.channel4.com or by using our QR code from our app. For more information please click on this FAQ link.
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Before you begin, please note Channel 4 streaming is a free service, and you will never be asked to make any payment to download the app or register/create an account.
To watch programming via Channel 4 streaming on your TV, you’ll need to have either:
- The Channel 4 app installed on a smart TV
- or a TV with a connected streaming device which has the Channel 4 app installed.
First off, you’ll need to open the Channel 4 app on your TV.
After accepting or declining cookies, you’ll be asked whether you want to browse, or to ‘Sign in/Register’ for an account. Select the ‘Sign in/Register’ button.
There are then three ways you can register for an account:
- Scan the QR code on your TV
- Visit c4.tv/code on another device
- Or sign in with your TV
Option 1: Scan the QR code on your TV
Open up the camera app on a mobile or tablet device, and point the device at the QR code shown on your TV.
Important: we recommend using your device’s dedicated camera app to read the QR code. There are some QR code readers which direct users to sites not affiliated with Channel 4, that can ask for payment details. We do not ask for any money to register for a Channel 4 account.
- Once the QR code is recognised, tap the link that appears on your screen.
- A new window will open up on Channel4.com, or within the Channel 4 app for Android or iOS if you have the app downloaded.
- If you’re already signed in to Channel 4 on the device, you’ll be automatically signed in on your TV. If you’re not signed in, we’ll ask you to enter your email address to sign in or register. Please follow the instructions to either sign in or register for an account.
- Once you’re signed in on your mobile or tablet device, then you're done! Your TV should refresh and show you are now signed in on your TV.
Option 2: Visit c4.tv/code
If you don’t want to use the QR code, you can visit c4.tv/code on a device and follow the instructions on screen. Important: please carefully type in this URL or click on the link above to ensure you are directed to the correct page on channel4.com.
- Visit c4.tv/code on a device connected to the internet.
- If you’re already signed in to Channel 4 on the device, we’ll ask you to enter the code shown on your TV.
- If you’re not signed in on the device, we’ll ask you to either sign in or register for an account. Once you have signed in or registered, you’ll be able to enter the code show on your TV.
- Once the code has been entered and submitted on your device, you're done! Your TV should refresh and show you are now signed in on your TV.
Option 3: Or sign in with your TV
Finally, you can also use your TV device's remote control. Select ‘Sign in with my TV’ to continue the registration process on the TV itself.
You can use the keyboard with your remote's directional keys to enter your email address, before choosing and entering a password.
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Channel 4 streaming is only available in the UK and Republic of Ireland.
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To close your Channel 4 account, please go to the My4 button, select Account Settings and you'll find the Close Account link there.
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Currently Channel 4 streaming does not offer these formats, but we are always exploring how to improve our offering.
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At the time we have no plans to offer 3D content on VisionOS.
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During video playback, you can select the Environments icon in the top left-hand corner of the screen. You can either select the ‘Dark’ or ‘Light’ Environment to be transported to a room inspired by the show ‘Taskmaster’, with its iconic red room, wallpaper, chandeliers and throne.
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Yes, VisionOS supports VoiceOver. You can enable this from your device settings.
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Yes, the Channel 4 app is available on VisionOS. You’ll need to search for Channel 4 in the Vision App Store and you will be able to download the app to your Vision Pro device. Apple Vision Pro is a spatial computer that blends digital content with your physical space.
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Channel 4 is committed to providing a streaming service that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of ability, capability or technology.
At Channel 4, we routinely check experiences across our platforms against the latest WCAG guidelines. We work closely with the Digital Accessibility Centre (DAC) to review and audit screens. We also seek to improve usability through user feedback and research.
We respond positively to feedback regarding the accessibility of any of our services. We aim to conform to the World Wide Web Consortium's (W3C's) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), to AA level, wherever possible.
For further information on the accessibility of the Channel 4 Streaming website please view our accessibility statements [https://www.channel4.com/4viewers/accessibility]
If you would like to comment about the accessibility of our streaming service please use the Contact Us Form or email accessibility@channel4.co.uk
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