A TV Licence isn’t just for a big, black box with rabbit ears. It covers any device that can receive live television broadcasts. That means your laptop, tablet, phone, or even that smart fridge in the kitchen—if it can show live BBC One, it counts.
But here’s where it gets funny: watching on-demand content (like Netflix, Disney+, or catch-up on iPlayer) is a different story. You only need a licence if you’re watching or recording live TV as it’s broadcast. So, binge-watching Stranger Things at 3 a.m.? That’s fine—no licence needed for that glorious chaos.
