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When casting content, the video playing on your HDTV is not the downloaded file – for Google Chromecast, the video must be streamed and as our restrictions do not allow streaming Channel 4 content abroad, the video will be unable to cast (although you are still able to view downloads on your device). Rights agreements mean that our service is only available in the UK. Even if you are a citizen of the UK you cannot access the service from abroad. Some of our programmes are available in the Republic of Ireland, subject to rights. As Google Chromecast is a streaming service which we require specific rights for it will not be possible to watch any Channel 4 downloaded content using Google Chromecast.
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If you need to manage or change your subscription please visit the below links depending on which device you signed up on:
Channel4.com - https://www.channel4.com/plus/settings-subscriptions
iOS/Apple - https://apps.apple.com/account/subscriptions
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Here's how to start using Google Chromecast:
1. Plug in your Google Chromecast device into your HDTV and power up. Then visit Google Chromecast.com/setup
2. Connect to the same wi-fi network as your Google Chromecast
3. Once connected to the wi-fi network, you will see the Cast button appear in the bottom right of the player and the top right of the Chrome browser.
4. Click the cast button then click the name of the Google Chromecast where you wish to Cast.
5. Once you have selected your Google Chromecast, allow it to connect. Once connected the cast icon will display in connected state and you are able to Cast videos to your HDTV once you begin playback of a video. -
We ask for your payment details upfront to verify you are a UK card holder and ensure there is no interruption of service after your free trial ends. You will not be charged during your free trial. Simply cancel Channel 4+ before your free trial is due to end and you will not be charged.
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Channel 4+ will only exclude adverts shown within the on demand video player (with the exception of our Watch Live service) and does not extend to display adverts on the website.
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You can cancel your Channel 4+ Apple subscription in the device Settings. Open Settings on your iPhone/iPad > Tap your name > Tap subscriptions > Tap Cancel the Channel 4 subscription.
Alternatively you can cancel in the App Store or go to https://apps.apple.com/account/subscriptions. You cannot currently cancel your Channel 4+ subscription from the Channel 4 app.
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After the initial 7 day free trial, Channel 4+ costs just £3.99 a month. There is an annual plan available via the iOS App and Chanenl4.com, which costs £39.99. (12 months for the price of 10!)
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The Channel 4+ functionality allows you to watch the majority of content without ads and/or other commercial messages. Please be aware that for licensing reasons some content will not be subject to the enhanced Channel 4+ functionality, and may still contain ads, other commercial messages and or promotional trails for other programmes.
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If you use Chrome and are prompted to allow www.channel4.com to access your computer, please click ‘allow’.
More information can be found here.
https://helpx.adobe.com/primetime/kb/drm-error-3321-in-chrome.html
If, after clicking ‘allow’ in Chrome, you still get DRM error 3307, you should restart Chrome or try another browser. There is a known issue which will be resolved shortly.
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It is not currently possible to watch programmes with subtitles or audio description when casting media on Google Cast. You will need to disconnect from Google Cast and watch locally on your computer or mobile, if supported.
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