iplayer on wii doesn't work - help pls - Home Entertainment Technology

ess · 06-09-2009, 06:45

hi - i've downloaded the internet channel on the wii and surfing is fine, but when i try to play something on the iplayer i just get the adobe flash 'dots spinning in a circle' for ages until the iplayer shows the 'more like this' page after you should have viewed the video.

any ideas please? thanks

Dino · 06-09-2009, 07:20

The problem is with the BBC. This version of the Internet channel features a better version of adobe flash than the previous version. I upgraded my Internet channel and it stopped working.

Iplayer wii is coded for flash 7. This new browser is Flash lite 3.1 which is equivalent to flash 9.

ess · 06-09-2009, 18:51

how annoying. any idea when this will be fixed?
thanks

tomorrow · 06-09-2009, 20:20

A whole new audience of prospective new iPlayer viewers out there.

I've told people about the free update to their Wii machines and told them about iplayer .. I hope the Beeb get it updated soon.

I've even bought a new keyboard for the Wii ...

Supercell · 06-09-2009, 20:25

I have been having the same problem and have been following the thread here on the bbc message boards

http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/mbiplayer/F...893890&skip=40

The programmes that were added to iplayer yesterday (Saturday) seem to be working on mine - it the Big seven lottery thing etc.

soulboy77 · 07-09-2009, 18:10

I have the same problem too. Upgraded the Wii yesterday and iPlayer now buggered. Isn't there any Flash backwards compatibility?

Supercell · 07-09-2009, 19:06

BBC have acknowledged there is a problem.....

http://iplayerhelp.external.bbc.co.u.../nintendo_Wii/

Bang Bang Boom · 15-09-2009, 20:57

how do you download the iplayer onto the wii?

i've been on the internet channel and just cant seem to find it at all

Supercell · 15-09-2009, 21:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bang Bang Boom

how do you download the iplayer onto the wii?

i've been on the internet channel and just cant seem to find it at all

you just type in www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer into the address bar

Bang Bang Boom · 15-09-2009, 22:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supercell

you just type in www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer into the address bar

Thanks, it worked

Doddie · 16-09-2009, 21:42

Probably a silly question... but is it possible to install the older version of Nintendo's software so that iplayer at least works... if it is, where can i find it and how do i install it?

Supercell · 16-09-2009, 21:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doddie

Probably a silly question... but is it possible to install the older version of Nintendo's software so that iplayer at least works... if it is, where can i find it and how do i install it?

Not that I am aware of I am afraid....

I just went to the iplayer page on my wii and it now comes up with a screen that says "The iplayer isn't compatible with the latest version of the wii browser.....but don't worry, we're working on an all new BBC Iplayer for the wii, due out later this year...stay tuned for further updates....."

....so hopefully we should get a fix within the next 3.5 months!

plastic · 04-10-2009, 20:33

So why don't Nintendo just give us the option to downgrade back to the earlier browser that the i player works with? They tell us to upgrade because of the new flash but fail to mention this kills the major reason for it.

Tartan_girl · 07-11-2009, 18:29

Anyone heard nay more on when this will be fixed? I just bought a Wii, primarily to be able to watch iplayer on the tv, but now I can't! Argh!

r_mitchell85 · 07-11-2009, 18:38

I wouldn't bother....... its absolutely rubbish, even when it does work!

stillgotabox · 10-11-2009, 23:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supercell

BBC have acknowledged there is a problem.....

http://iplayerhelp.external.bbc.co.u.../nintendo_Wii/

Quote:

We are currently investigating and hope to resolve the issues with the BBC iPlayer website. Later this year we will be launching all-new BBC iPlayer designed specifically for the Wii.

Just a guess, but I'm guessing the fix will come when the all new iplayer for the wii launches. Not long until the end of the year. I'm looking to get a wii for christmas, and accessing iplayer would be great. Not sure if the current wii bbc iplayer-when working-has the same video quality as the desktop version?

ess · 13-11-2009, 16:21

the new iplayer for wii launches next wednesday..

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8357777.stm

cymru78 · 13-11-2009, 16:28

Big hurrah from me!

I never experienced it the first time round and hopefully having a dedicated channel will prove much worth while.

Roll on Wednesday

06-09-2009, 06:45	#1
ess Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 178	iplayer on wii doesn't work - help pls hi - i've downloaded the internet channel on the wii and surfing is fine, but when i try to play something on the iplayer i just get the adobe flash 'dots spinning in a circle' for ages until the iplayer shows the 'more like this' page after you should have viewed the video. any ideas please? thanks

06-09-2009, 07:20	#2
Dino Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: South Manchester Services: Samsung STB, VM (Bromley), Broadband (4mb) Posts: 1,941 Blog Entries: 10	The problem is with the BBC. This version of the Internet channel features a better version of adobe flash than the previous version. I upgraded my Internet channel and it stopped working. Iplayer wii is coded for flash 7. This new browser is Flash lite 3.1 which is equivalent to flash 9.

06-09-2009, 18:51	#3
ess Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 178	how annoying. any idea when this will be fixed? thanks

06-09-2009, 20:20	#4
tomorrow Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: AC magsiess Services: AC Longacre Posts: 26,365	A whole new audience of prospective new iPlayer viewers out there. I've told people about the free update to their Wii machines and told them about iplayer .. I hope the Beeb get it updated soon. I've even bought a new keyboard for the Wii ...

06-09-2009, 20:25	#5
Supercell Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,521	I have been having the same problem and have been following the thread here on the bbc message boards http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/mbiplayer/F...893890&skip=40 The programmes that were added to iplayer yesterday (Saturday) seem to be working on mine - it the Big seven lottery thing etc.

07-09-2009, 18:10	#6
soulboy77 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Herts Services: Freeview (C/Palace Tx), Freesat (28.2°e/28.5°e), BT Business Broadband Posts: 3,362	I have the same problem too. Upgraded the Wii yesterday and iPlayer now buggered. Isn't there any Flash backwards compatibility?

07-09-2009, 19:06	#7
Supercell Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,521	BBC have acknowledged there is a problem..... http://iplayerhelp.external.bbc.co.u.../nintendo_Wii/

15-09-2009, 20:57	#8
Bang Bang Boom Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Blackpool Services: Freeview, 3 - 18month contract, internet max add on, INQ1 Posts: 561	how do you download the iplayer onto the wii? i've been on the internet channel and just cant seem to find it at all

16-09-2009, 21:42	#11
Doddie Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Edinburgh Services: Sky+ Thomson PVR3 Posts: 246	Probably a silly question... but is it possible to install the older version of Nintendo's software so that iplayer at least works... if it is, where can i find it and how do i install it?

04-10-2009, 20:33	#13
plastic Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 42	So why don't Nintendo just give us the option to downgrade back to the earlier browser that the i player works with? They tell us to upgrade because of the new flash but fail to mention this kills the major reason for it.

07-11-2009, 18:29	#14
Tartan_girl Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 621	Anyone heard nay more on when this will be fixed? I just bought a Wii, primarily to be able to watch iplayer on the tv, but now I can't! Argh!

07-11-2009, 18:38	#15
r_mitchell85 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,751	I wouldn't bother....... its absolutely rubbish, even when it does work!

13-11-2009, 16:21	#17
ess Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 178	the new iplayer for wii launches next wednesday.. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8357777.stm

13-11-2009, 16:28	#18
cymru78 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Rhyl, North Wales Services: Humax 9200T,Freesat HD,Technomate 1500CI+Super,Wii, Nokia 5800, a wife Posts: 589	Big hurrah from me! I never experienced it the first time round and hopefully having a dedicated channel will prove much worth while. Roll on Wednesday