One of the largest Polish communities in Europe lives in the United Kingdom. Many people rent flats or rooms, move often and do not want to fit a satellite dish. In that situation television over the internet has plenty of advantages. Below are practical tips for people in the UK.
The time difference
The United Kingdom is one hour behind Poland. A programme that starts at 20:00 in Poland appears at 19:00 for you. Keep that in mind for football and the news, and set the right time zone in the app so the TV guide (EPG) shows local times.
Why IPTV suits life in the UK
- Renting. In many rented flats and shared houses permission to fit a dish is hard to get. An app needs no permission.
- Moving. You take your account with you. All you need is internet.
- Several rooms, several screens. A plan for 2 to 5 devices lets you watch in different rooms at the same time.
- A flexible period. You can start with a few days or a month and extend when you are happy.
Internet at home
Before you order a plan, check your connection speed on the device you will watch on. As a rule of thumb you need about 8 to 10 Mb/s per device in HD. In shared houses the Wi-Fi is often overloaded, so if you can, connect the TV with a cable or place the stick close to the router. There is more in What internet speed do you need for IPTV.
Which devices
Most newer smart TVs have an app store. If yours is older or very slow, buy a Fire TV Stick and use the guide IPTV on Fire TV Stick. A box from your TV or broadband provider usually does not let you install your own apps, so you need a separate device or a smart TV.
Payment
We list prices in euros. If you pay by card in pounds, your bank converts the amount at its own rate and may add a currency conversion fee. Ask your bank. We accept PayPal, including Visa or Mastercard through PayPal.
How to start
- Ask for a free trial and check it on your TV or phone.
- Choose a plan for the number of screens in your home.
- Install the app with the setup guide.
- If something does not work, message us. We help in Polish and English.
A few last tips
- Tell your housemates that you will use the internet for watching. Big downloads at the same time can worsen the picture.
- Before choosing a provider, ask about its approach to copyright. Our copyright policy shows what to expect.
For the general guide for Polonia see IPTV Polonia: how to watch Polish TV abroad.