BBC iPlayer on Sony Bravia discontinued in September?

[huxley123]

I've just opened the iPlayer app on my Sony Bravia KDL-40CX523 TV and am faced with a message stating this version of iPlayer is being discontinued in September.

Is there going to be a new version I can use or does this mean iPlayer won't work at all on my TV after September?

[Danielcoz]

thanks d

[Geeezeee]

I get the iPlayer warning message on my KDL-32cx523 too.

My question to Sony is does this mean the end of receiving the iPlayer service on my TV or can the application by updated in a firmware update so it works with the new version?

[tim.campbell]

Looks to all be in hand.  Latest details from the BBC:

Sony 2011 TV users

We are working closely with Sony and will be migrating Sony 2011 TV devices to a new version of BBC iPlayer in September - these devices will not be closed as part of the 'Bigscreen' closure. We apologise for any distress caused due to seeing the closure message.

from this link:

http://iplayerhelp.external.bbc.co.uk/tv/connected/closing_version2_iPlayer

[Geeezeee]

That's really positive news Tim.  Thanks for sharing.

[Anonymous]

Kudos Tim

Looks like Sony might be flexing its muscles with the BBC - thats my take on it anyhow

[Grimgreybeard]

Still confused, does this mean my 2012 blu-ray will also be migrated to the new BBC i-player?

[Anonymous]

What model bluray do you have?

[Grimgreybeard]

I have a BDP-S185 Blu-ray player.

[Anonymous]

The BDP-S185 is the exception to the rule.  Even though it was sold in 2012(and 2011) its based on the 2011 platform (its the only dual 2011/2012 player).  So according ot the BBC, I guess you should be fine.

[Grimgreybeard]

Thanks. Fingers crossed that it does make the transition - I can't afford to replace it if it doesn't.