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The Microsoft Edge browser returns a DRM error when you try to watch protected content and are using certain monitors or cables, such as VGA. This is because the media extension within Edge views the connection as unsafe, meaning protected content could be decrypted. There are two ways to continue watching content on Channel 4 while using one of these connections:
- Change to another one of our supported HTML5 browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari)
- Or you can use a different connection, such as HDMI, to view content on another monitor.
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Microsoft no longer offers support for Internet Explorer (IE). To continue using and watching Channel 4 streaming we would strongly suggest that you update to one of the following browsers.
- Google Chrome
- Firefox
- Microsoft Edge
- Safari
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This is due to Adobe Flash no longer being supported, and Microsoft now dropping support of Internet Explorer 11.
We would strongly suggest you update to one of the following browsers:
- Google Chrome
- Firefox
- Microsoft Edge
- Safari
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When your phone is connected over mobile data (GPRS, Edge, 2G, 3G or 4G) and you click ‘Play’ on any Channel 4 video, that video will play (‘stream’) over mobile data, thereby consuming some of your mobile data allowance.
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Mobile data is an internet source - such as GPRS, Edge, 2G, 3G or 4G - supplied by your mobile phone provider. Mobile data does not include WiFi. The amount of mobile data available to you will vary based on your mobile contract and is usually limited to a certain number of gigabytes of data each month. Please check the exact amount with your mobile service provider.
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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 deviceAndroid 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 AppstoreChromecast:
- 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 TVAccessing 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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