Last updated: November 9, 2026
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France.tv is the streaming home of France Télévisions, with live TV and replay for France 2, France 3, France 4, France 5 and Culturebox. A free account syncs favorites, progress and parental settings across screens.
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Last 30 days, day by day: 11 October 2026 to 9 November 2026
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Is France.tv down right now?
Evening news and big live events pull the largest crowds onto the public platform. Incoming France.tv down reports point at the failing piece first. The live France.tv status on this page separates a platform-wide fault from trouble inside one home.
A real platform fault breaks live channels and replay together, on the site and in every app. When the site plays on your laptop while the TV app spins, France.tv is up and the fault sits with that app or your network.
Is France.tv down for me or everyone?
Try the same channel on a second device over a different network, like a phone on mobile data. Two failures on two networks mean the problem is shared. Then the question is France.tv down for me answers itself, and one working screen means restart the failing app first.
Live channels and the replay window
France.tv streams France 2, France 3, France 4, France 5 and Culturebox live, with the program guide on each channel page. Live pause and restart work on the main channels during the broadcast.
Most shows land on replay right after they air and stay free for about seven days. Series, films and in-house productions often stay far longer. Each program page shows its own end of availability, and the shelf sorts by channel and theme.
Subtitles, audio description and the basic player
Many programs carry French subtitles, some offer other languages, and a growing list adds audio description tracks. The subtitle and audio menus sit inside the player, behind the settings wheel. When a video stutters or refuses to start, the player offers a basic mode with fewer extras. Basic mode plays on older TVs and weak hardware where the full player fails.
Watching from abroad and the abroad filter
Program rights limit many live channels and replays to viewers inside France. From another country, a title can show a blocked notice while the home page opens fine. A blocked video abroad is a rights limit, not a France.tv outage. The abroad filter in search lists only programs cleared for viewing outside France.
Kids, Okoo and parental controls
The Okoo corner groups cartoons and family shows in a space built for children, apart from the main catalog. An account switches on parental controls that lock adult-rated programs behind a code.
Common France.tv Problems and Fixes
Player and sign-in faults on France.tv usually clear on the device itself. Try these steps before you report a wider problem.
Restart the app and reload the live page
Close France.tv fully and open it again, then restart the same live channel. Live streams hold long sessions, and a reload drops a stalled feed.
Check the account sign-in on each screen
France.tv asks for an account before most videos play. Sign out and back in on the failing screen, and confirm the TV app uses the same email as your phone. A wrong session blocks replay while the home page opens.
Switch off the VPN or foreign DNS
A VPN or foreign DNS makes the platform treat you as a viewer abroad. Turn both off, reconnect, and the blocked notice lifts on titles cleared for France.
Turn on the basic player for weak devices
Open the player settings and switch to basic mode when videos stutter or the app closes on an old TV. This lighter player drops extras that strain weak hardware. Keep quality on automatic so the stream adapts.
Update the app and clear stored data
Install the newest France.tv build, then clear the app cache from the device settings. Stale files break favorites sync and freeze the guide after big updates. On a browser, clear cookies for the site and sign in again.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a program stay on France.tv replay?
Most programs stay free for about seven days after broadcast. Series, films and France Télévisions productions often stay much longer, each with its own end date on the program page. The shelf also flags titles about to leave.
Why does France.tv ask for an account to watch?
The account is free and ties your favorites, progress and parental settings to every screen. It also confirms your viewing region for program rights.
What does the basic player change on France.tv?
Basic mode strips the player down so weak TVs and old phones can still run it. Some extras drop away, like the sharpest quality steps. Switch it on when the full player stutters, freezes or closes at launch.
Can I download France.tv programs for offline viewing?
The phone and tablet apps let you download many replay programs to watch without a connection. Downloads carry an expiry tied to the replay window and live inside the app only.
Does France.tv work with Chromecast?
Yes. The apps cast live channels and replay to Chromecast and many connected TVs. Both devices need the same Wi-Fi network.
Where do I switch on subtitles during a video?
Open the settings wheel inside the player while the video runs. The subtitle menu lists the available languages plus an off choice. The audio menu sits beside it for description tracks, and your pick stays saved on that device.