is beIN Sports not working? Find out how to fix the issue!
beIN Sports is one of the top platforms to watch live sports. Unfortunately, occasionally, you can encounter issues like constant buffering, playback errors, login errors, and much more.
Luckily, you can get beIN Sport working again with a few troubleshooting tips. Below is a look at them.
Basic troubleshooting guide
If you are having issues with beIN Sports not working, try the following simple troubleshooting steps:
- Check that you have a stable and fast internet connection (a 5-10 Mbps connection will allow you to stream smoothly without buffering).
- If you are having connection issues, restart your router. You can also try other simple fixes, like moving the router closer to your device or connecting with an ethernet cable.
- If you are still experiencing buffering, close other apps (programs or downloads) on your streaming device that could be using too much internet bandwidth. You could also switch to a faster cellular network.
- If you have login issues, re-check that you are entering the right username and password (with the correct case). If the problem persists, reset your password.
- Check that beIN Sports. You can use Downdetector to check if there have been any reported outages.
If beIN Sports is still not working, you can try the following more advanced troubleshooting tips and solutions:
1. Refresh beIN Sports
Temporary glitches and bugs are among the top reasons you could have issues with beIN Sports. Refreshing your beIN Sport session can resolve most of these glitches, allowing you to continue watching content.
You can refresh beIN Sports by closing and re-launching the beIN Sports app on your streaming device or exiting and re-launching your browser.
In addition to refreshing your session, you can also log out of your beIN Sports account, log back in, and try to stream content.
If refreshing beIN Sports does not work, you can try restarting your device. You can also soft reboot (by power cycling) devices like Smart TVs and streaming boxes.
2. Clear cache and cookies
Corrupted caches and cookies are another top reason for beIN Sports not working. In addition, if your cache becomes too full, you can experience buffering issues and playback errors.
Therefore, clearing your cache and cookies is another top solution you can attempt when having issues with beIN Sports.
To clear the cache on your mobile app:
- Go to Settings > App Manager > App list on your phone.
- Select beIN Sports from the list of apps and go to Storage.
- Tap “Clear Cache” to delete all cached data.
- You can also tap “Clear Data” to clear all app data, including settings (which could be glitching).
- Go back to the home screen, launch the beIN Sports app, log in to your account and try streaming content.
If you are using a browser, go to your browser settings and select the option to delete your browsing history. Some smart TVs and streaming devices also have an option to clear cache and data, which you can use to get beIN Sports working again.
3. Update your beIN Sports app
If beIN Sports is not working, try updating your app. An out-of-date app or device can have bugs and system glitches that can cause several issues when trying to stream.
Therefore, download the latest updates for your beIN Sports app. You can do this by going to your mobile device’s app store (if you’re using a smartphone) or streaming device app (or channel) store for devices like Smart TVs and streaming boxes.
If you have issues updating your beIN app, uninstall it, download the latest version from the app/channel store, and install it on your device.
If you stream beIN Sports via a computer, ensure you have installed the latest browser updates. If you use a smart TV, streaming box, Fire TV stick, or other streaming device, it is also a good idea to check if you have updated the firmware.
4. Disable VPN, proxy service, and other third-party apps
Third-party apps like VPN, proxy services, firewalls, ad-blockers, and even some anti-virus software could be to blame for beIN Sports not working on your device.
For example, apps like VPNs and Proxy services can stifle your internet connection and create lags that cause buffering and connectivity issues.
Your use of VPN and Proxy services could also be flagged as an attempt to access geo-restricted content, leading to playback errors.
Likewise, ad blockers can cause glitches and playback errors when beIN Sports displays ads, while apps like firewalls and anti-virus applications can mistakenly block your beIN Sports connection.
To troubleshoot the issue, turn these services off one at a time while trying to stream from beIN Sports each time. This will allow you to identify the app/service causing problems with your streaming.
5. Try using another device
If you still can’t get beIN Sports to work, your streaming device may have an issue.
beIN Sports could also be experiencing a glitch or technical issue specific to your streaming device. For example, some users have reported being unable to stream beIN Sports on TV while using Chromecast.
Therefore, you can try accessing beIN Sports on another device, such as your computer browser or mobile app, instead of the beIN Sports app on your Smart TV or streaming device.
6. Contact beIN customer support team
If none of the above solutions work, you might be experiencing a complex beIN Sports issue that requires advanced troubleshooting.
In this case, you should contact beIN Sports Customer Support and submit a ticket with a detailed description (including attached screenshots of any errors you might be getting).
Afterward, a beIN Sports agent should contact you with more troubleshooting guides or fixes that you can try.