What are the system requirements for my computer?

To use the My5 service on a desktop or laptop, you must have a connection to the internet. You must also install the necessary software to watch streaming video content.

Recommended Settings

We recommend the following specifications and settings:

  • Browser: the latest version of any of these browsers
  • Operating system:
    • Windows: Ideally Windows 7 or more recent, but it should also work on older versions such as XP and Vista.

    • Mac OS X: Ideally Yosemite or more recent, but should also work on older versions.

    • Linux: While My5 may work on Linux computers, this has not been tested

  • Cookies: Enabled
  • JavaScript: Enabled
  • Connection speed: Broadband (minimum 1Mbps)
  • Location: UK only