How to Stream Sky Go on Chromecast with Google TV

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Sky Go is a streaming application from the most popular TV broadcasting company Sky Group Limited. The Sky Go contains all the channels of the Sky Network in one place. All the existing Sky TV users can enjoy Sky Go for no cost. Based on your Sky Subscription, you can access all the Sky TV channels like Sky Sports, Sky News, Sky Kids, Sky Movies, etc. It offers a wide variety of content like movies, TV shows, news, sports, and live TV. The Sky Go app is not available on Google TV yet. But you can watch Sky Go on Google TV by sideloading it from the Downloader app or using a smartphone to cast it on Google TV.

Features of Sky Go

  • Get to stream a wide variety of content from different Sky Channels that consist of movies, TV shows, and other entertainment channels.
  • Dedicated Kid’s channel with the top hit animation movies and cartoons from Cartoon Network, Disney Channel, and much more.
  • Stream from more than 70 live TV channels to know the latest news and happenings.
  • Watch all the content in SD quality with an optimized resolution.
  • The video quality adjusts based on the internet speed so that all the content you watch is buffer-free.
  • Download your favorite movie or TV series so you can watch it offline.

Sky Go Subscription

  • Sky Entertainment & Netflix
    • 18-month contract: £25
    • Monthly: £28

Addons

  • Sky Sports
    • 18-month contract: £20
    • Monthly: £27
  • Sky Cinema
    • 18-month contract: £11
    • Monthly: £13
  • BT Sport: £30 a month
  • Sky Kids: £6 a month
  • UHD & Dolby Atmos: £6 a month
  • Multiscreen: £15 a month
  • Whole Home: £12 a month

How to Sign Up for Sky Go

1. Head to the Sky Go website.

2. Click on REGISTER.

3. Click on Sign Up and enter the requested info.

4. Select your subscription plan and make the payment.

5. Once the payment process is over, you will be a Sky subscriber.

How to Install Sky Go on Google TV

1. Click on the Search option from the home screen.

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2. Type Downloader using the virtual keyboard or press the Google Assistant button on the remote and say Downloader.

3. Install the Downloader on your Google TV.

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4. Now click on the Profile Icon.

5. Go to Settings >> About and select Android TV OS Build.

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about.

6. Top on the Android TV OS Build until you see a prompt saying, “You are now a developer.”

You are now a developer.

7. Now go to the Apps section on the settings.

8. Select Security & Restrictions >> Unknown sources.

9. Turn on the toggle next to Downloader.

Turn ON Downloader.

10. Launch the Downloader app and click Allow and OK on the prompts.

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11. Select the search bar and type the URL: https://bit.ly/2sOUxV2. Click Go.

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12. Wait for the download to complete and click INSTALL.

13. Once the installation is over, launch the app by clicking OPEN.

14. Sign in with your Sky subscription account log-in credentials.

15. You can start streaming Sky Go content on your Google TV.

How to Cast Sky Go from Smartphone to Google TV

To watch Sky Go on Google TV, you can install the app on your smartphone and cast it on Google TV.

Note: Ensure your smartphone and Google TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

Cast Sky Go from an Android device to Google TV

1. Download the Sky Go app from the Google Play Store.

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2. Launch the app and sign in to your subscription account.

3. Now swipe down on your smartphone screen to bring down the control center.

4. Select the Screen Cast option.

Screen Cast

5. From the list of available devices, select your Google TV.

Now you can start streaming Sky Go content on your Google TV.

Cast Sky Go from an iOS device to Google TV

1. Download the Sky Go and Google Home apps from Apple Play Store.

2. Open the Sky Go app on your iOS device and log in to your subscription account.

3. Now, minimize the Sky Go app and open the Replica app.

4. Tap Continue on the welcome screen.

5. Tap OK to allow Replica to find and connect to your Google TV.

6. Select your Google TV under Connect.

Connect.

7. Tap on Cast Screen Mirror and click Start Broadcast to begin the casting.

8. Now go back to Sky Go.

Now you can start streaming Sky Go content on your Google TV.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Sky Go app ads-free?

The Sky Go app is ads-free, but you do get some ads before and middle of the content while streaming.

How to cancel my Sky Go subscription?

The quickest way to cancel a subscription is to call 0344 241 1653. Say your Sky Account contact number and ask to cancel Sky Go