Germany is one of the main destinations for Poles, and the border is close, so many people visit Poland regularly. Even so, the longing for a Polish programme stays. This guide explains how to watch Polish television in Germany over the internet and what to look out for in German conditions.
The same time zone
Germany and Poland share the same time, so programmes air at the same hour. The evening news, a series or a match start exactly as they do in Poland. You do not need to convert anything or change any settings.
You pay in euros
We list prices in euros, the currency you use every day. There is no conversion and no currency fee when you pay by card in euros. It is a comfortable difference from countries with another currency.
German cable and shared aerials
Many buildings in Germany have a cable connection or a shared aerial that delivers German channels. Polish programmes are usually not among them, so a service over the internet is a separate solution rather than a replacement for what you have in the flat. You do not need to cancel or change anything with your current provider.
A dish or an app
A dish needs fitting, a suitable place and usually the landlord's permission if you rent. Check your tenancy agreement. An app on a TV or a stick needs nothing but internet, which is why it works well in rented flats and when you move often.
Internet and devices
Check your connection speed on the device you will watch on. For HD you need roughly 8 to 10 Mb/s per device. Most newer smart TVs have an app store. If your TV is older, a Fire TV Stick is a good choice, described in IPTV on Fire TV Stick. If the picture stutters, see 9 fixes for buffering.
Family and several screens
Many Polish families in Germany watch on several screens at once: the TV in the living room, a tablet for a child and a phone in the kitchen. Choose a plan for as many devices as may run at the same time, from 1 to 5. Compare prices in the pricing section.
How to start
- Ask for a free trial.
- Install the app with the guide for your device.
- Choose a plan and order by PayPal or WhatsApp.
- If needed, message us. We help in Polish and English.
About copyright
Check whether a provider explains its approach to copyright. We describe our rules and how to report infringements on the copyright policy page.
For the general guide for Polonia see IPTV Polonia: how to watch Polish TV abroad.