Sky Go on Smart TV: Did you think of having some fun this weekend through a good streaming service? As you searched, Sky Go is one of the best platforms to enjoy all sorts of television programming.
Sky Go app is an online streaming service from Sky Group that allows you to watch live and on-demand Sky TV content. It is completely free for Sky TV subscribers in the UK and Ireland and you can watch the content on the go.
Your choice is great and you can follow this guide to learn how to get the Sky Go app on Smart TV.
Can You Get Sky Go on Smart TV?
Regrettably, you can not get Sky Go on Smart TV as the app is not compatible. Though the Sky Go app is supported on Android devices, it is applicable only to Phones and tablets.
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How to Download Sky Go on Smart TV?
To make it clear, there are no direct methods to download Sky Go on Smart TVs as we saw above. However below are some alternative methods to download or Side-load the Sky Go app on your Smart TV.
- You can download the Sky Go APK file using a third-party application and install it on your TV.
- Another option is to get the Sky Go APK file on a USB Drive and connect the Drive to your TV to install the app.
- Also, you can use an Apple TV streaming device where the Sky Go app is available.
For example, here we shall discuss the simple steps to download the Sky Go app on Smart TV through a third-party app, Downloader.
How to SideLoad Sky Go on Smart TV using Downloader?
Step 1:
First, turn on your Smart TV, provide a stable internet source, and go to the app section of your TV.
Step 2:
Next, open the native app store available on your Smart TV Google Play Store on your Android TV.
Step 3:
Type the app name, Downloader in the search box and look for the app.
Step 4:
Once you find the Downloader app in the search results, click the Install option and download the app.
Step 5:
After the downloading process, go to the Settings option on your Smart TV.
Step 6:
Now, go to the Device Preferences option and select Security & Restrictions.
Step 7:
After that enable the permission to allow apps from unknown sources for the Downloader app.
Step 8:
Then, open the installed Downloader app and meanwhile get the Sky Go APK link from the browser.
Step 9:
Enter the Sky Go APK link in the URL box of the Downloader app and click the Go option.
Step 10:
Once the APK file is downloaded, open and select the install option to wait for the app to install on your TV.
Step 11:
Further, open the Sky app on your Smart TV and sign in to the app using your Sky Go login credentials.
Finally, you can search any Sky Go channel and watch it on your Smart TV after completing the Sky Go sign in process.
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How to Get Sky Go on Smart TV?
Step 1:
To proceed, turn on your Smart TV and connect your TV and your phone to the same internet source.
Step 2:
Now, take your Android phone and open the Google Play Store app.
Step 3:
In the search field, enter the app name, Sky Go, and search for it.
Step 4:
If you found the Sky Go app in the search results, click on the Install option and allow it to download.
Step 5:
After the installation process, open the Sky Go app and complete the login process using Sky Go sign in details.
Step 6:
Meanwhile, scroll down the quick access menu on your phone and enable the Screen mirroring icon.
Step 7:
Now, select your Smart TV device name from the list of devices available to screen mirror.
Step 8:
Finally, your TV will be ready for screen mirroring and the same Sky Go content you play on your phone will be displayed on your Smart TV.
In a similar way, you can use your iPhone to screen mirror on your Smart TV with some minor changes.
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Wrapping Up
Even though the Sky Go app is unavailable for Smart TV, we successfully managed to try some alternative methods. Hopefully, we are ending this here after going through all possible methods of the Sky Go Smart TV hack content on Smart TV through screen mirroring, and the Sky Go website.
Elango is a Senior Content Writer for ‘Quick Smart Guides’, writing about the latest in tech with a particular focus on daily use devices and streaming services.
