My5 - Channel 5 for iPhone

Quick summary of the My5 app

My5 from Channel 5 Broadcasting Ltd is a free streaming app for iPhone users in the UK. It brings together shows from the Channel 5 family and makes catch-up viewing and on-demand browsing simple. The interface helps you resume partially watched episodes and discover new series and exclusive premieres.

Networks included

• 5ACTION
• 5SELECT
• 5USA
• 5STAR
• Channel 5

What you can watch

• Children’s programming (for example, Peppa Pig)
• Soap operas and serial drama
• Live and recorded sport coverage
• Entertainment formats and light factual shows
• Documentaries and factual series
• Drama series and scripted titles
• Large collections of box-set content for bingeing

Notable capabilities

• Extended catch-up windows for many programmes, so episodes remain available longer than typical TV repeats.
• Access to new series premieres and content labeled as My5 Exclusives.
• Resume playback so the app remembers where you left off across devices.
• Option to create a free My5 account to personalise your watchlist and viewing preferences.

Important limitations and requirements

• Use is limited to within the United Kingdom; the service will not operate outside the UK.
• AirPlay is disabled — you cannot stream the app’s video to an Apple TV via AirPlay.
• Some programmes are excluded due to rights and licensing restrictions, so not everything aired on the channels will be available on demand.
• Streaming over mobile networks may use data and could incur charges depending on your carrier and plan.
• Certain features require registering a free My5 account to unlock them.

Final thoughts

For viewers in the UK who follow Channel 5 and its sister channels, My5 is a convenient, no-cost way to catch up on missed episodes and explore curated collections. Keep in mind the regional and rights-based limits, and consider using Wi‑Fi when possible to avoid mobile data costs.