Britbox is a video streaming service that allows you to stream British movies and TV shows. You can watch exclusive and newly released content from BBC, Channel 4, Channel 5, and ITV. It offers tons of media in different categories like comedies, dramas, mysteries, lifestyle, documentaries, and more. Britbox is a subscription-based streaming service, and you need to pay money for streaming content. There are two plans available in Britbox: $6.99/month and $69.99/year. The following section will show the steps to access Britbox on Chromecast with Google TV.
How to Sign up for Britbox
Step1: Go to the Britbox website BritBox.connect/com and click the Free Trial or Start Watching for free button.
Step2: Provide your Email address and name.
Step3: Then, enter the password and click Create a New account.
Step4: Choose your subscription plan and provide your payment method.
Step5: Tap Submit, and you can stream Britbox content from the website.
How to Get Britbox on Chromecast with Google TV
Quick Guide: On Google TV Home, click Apps > Search For Apps > search and browse Britbox > Click Install > Tap Open to launch > Sign in with Britbox account.
Google TV has an Android-based Play Store to install various games and apps.
Step1: Turn on your Google TV and click the Apps section on the top.
Step2: Select the Search for apps menu.
Step3: Use the on-screen keyboard to type and search for the Britbox app.
Step4: Select the Britbox app from the search results.
Step5: Click the Install option to start the installation process.
Step6: Britbox will take a few minutes to install on your device.
Step7: Once installed, tap the Open menu to launch Britbox on your Google TV.
Step8: Click Sign-in and enter your Britbox login data.
Step9: After signing in, you can stream your desired content on your TV.
Cast Britbox on Google TV
Casting is another way to watch Britbox on TV. To cast Britbox, you need to have the latest version of the Britbox app on your Android and iPhone. The following procedure is also applicable to users having Chromecast 3rd gen and earlier generations.
{1} Connect your Google TV and smartphone to the same WiFi network.
{2} Install and open the Britbox app on your Android or iPhone.
- Android – Google Play Store
- iPhone – App Store
{3} Tap the Cast icon on the top right corner of the screen.
{4} Select your Google TV device.
{5} Now, play the desired content and watch it on your Google TV-connected TV screen.
Apart from these methods, you could also sideload the Android version of Britbox on your Google TV. But it is not recommended as you can find the app officially from the store. People living outside the US cannot access Britbox and its contents due to geo-restrictions. You can use a trusted VPN service like ExpreeVPN, NordVPN, or IPVanish to bypass the geo-restrictions.
FAQs
Yes, you can stream Britbox on Amazon Prime channels with a free 7-day trial.
Britbox is accessible with Android TV, Apple TV, Feth, Fire TV, Roku, Telstra TV, Samsung Smart TV, LG Smart TV, and AirPlay.
Unfortunately, no. However, you can use a VPN to stream Britbox outside the US.
Yes, you can share your Britbox account with five different devices.
Make sure to connect with a strong internet connection. Update the latest version of the app ( If available) by uninstalling and re-installing the app. For more help, you can contact Britbox customer service at [email protected].