Since Sky Go is new to PS5, it seems like the performance is not great. When compared to the performance on PS4, the PS5’s Sky Go is terrible. I’m talking about issues like jitters, low-quality images, and others. The verdict is Sky Go works much better on PS4, at least for now. The video clip was captured and uploaded by AVerMedia Game Capture HD II. The Sky app (not called Sky Go for some reason) is available on both PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. To help others who might be reading this - and to avoid igniting a tedious 'my console's better than your console' discussion - I'll cover both. But first, one crucial point: You'll need Sky Go Extra to watch on console.
Some things are just made to be watched on a big screen. So, when it comes to Sky Go, there are times you want to ditch that laptop, tablet or smartphone and kick back in front of a TV. Here’s how to stream Sky Go on your TV.
Sky Go has been around for some time now and it’s gone through several iterations, including some confusing crossovers with the Sky Q app. The app’s main function is letting you watch your Sky package over the internet – a super useful feature when you’re away from home or just not in the same room as your Sky box.
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While being able to watch Sky on your Android or iOS device – from a Samsung Galaxy phone to an iPad – will be a marvel for some, sometimes it just isn’t good enough. Pulse wave. The heart-pounding action scenes of Game of Thrones or Gangs of London on even the largest mobile device just won’t do.
We’ve put together this handy guide to show you just how to watch Sky Go on a TV.
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How do I stream Sky Go to my TV?
Kicking things off on a bit of a downer, the simple answer is you can’t. Never fear, you can get Sky Go on a TV using a good ol’ cable.
Unfortunately, Sky is yet to add any kind of casting function to the Sky Go app – as you can do with other streaming services like Netflix or Amazon – and this means there’s no way to shift the app’s mobile content from your phone or tablet to a TV. A lack of a Sky Go app on smart TVs doesn’t help the situation either.
Instead, you’ll need to grab your laptop and download Sky Go if you haven’t already. The next step is to check what connections your laptop has and, fingers crossed, it has an HDMI port and you’ve got a handy HDMI cable lying around.
Other solutions include a VGA/DVI connection on some older machines or a more flexible Thunderbolt port, but HDMI is the simplest way of going about things. Here’s exactly how to do it:
- Open the Sky Go app on your laptop
- Find what you want to watch and go fullscreen
- Attach the HDMI cable to your laptop
- Plug the other end into a free HDMI port on the back of the TV
- Make sure you are on the correct HDMI input on the TV and you are all set
If you’ve just bagged yourself one of the best Sky TV deals currently available, you’ll have access to a wide range of TV shows and movies. While you may primarily access these via your Sky box, the service Sky Go allows you to watch channels and on-demand content through additional devices, including Sky on on Xbox.
As well as laptops, phones, tablets, and gaming consoles, this includes both Sky Go on PS4 and Xbox consoles. If you want to access Sky Go on Xbox, our guide will tell you everything that you need to know.
Is Sky Go on Xbox yet?
Yes, it is possible to access Sky Go on Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S consoles, using an app called TV from Sky. However, there are a few things that you need in addition to the console and a Sky subscription.
Your Sky account must have Sky Go Extra. This is included with the Sky Mobile, Sky Multiscreen, Sky Q experience, and Ultimate on Demand packages. Alternatively, it can be added to your account for an additional cost. You also need at least 250MB available space on your console’s hard drive.
How to install Sky Go on Xbox
First, make sure that you are signed into Xbox Live.
Then, from your Xbox console’s dashboard, press the middle button and scroll down to Store.
Within the store, select the Apps section on the left, and find the TV from Sky app in the list or use the search function to search for TV from Sky.
The app has the Sky logo as its image. It’s free to download, so just click through to download it.
Once the download has finished, you can launch the TV from Sky app from the My Games & Apps section of your Xbox dashboard.
This might be the perfect opportunity to head to the Sky website to sign up for an exceptional package if you haven’t done so already.
The first time that you open it, you will have to sign in with your Sky iD.
Once you’ve done this, you can start streaming Sky content on your Xbox.
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What can I watch on Sky Go with Xbox?
The content that you have access to via Sky Go on Xbox consoles depends on your Sky subscription package. Over 70 TV channels are available to watch live over Sky Go, as long as they are part of your subscription, and on-demand shows from these channels are also available to stream.
Sky’s main entertainment channel is Sky Atlantic. This is included in all Sky packages, so its shows are available to all Sky Go users. Recent Sky Atlantic series worth checking out include Billie Piper’s dark comedy, I Hate Suzie, and the modern crime drama, Gangs of London. You can also watch Euphoria, as well as the critically acclaimed Chernobyl
You can also access sports coverage if your package includes Sky Sports, a wide library of films if it includes Sky Cinema, and all seasons of acclaimed shows like Game of Thrones and The Wire if it includes Sky Box Sets.
What other streaming services are available on Xbox?
Besides Sky Go, several other streaming services are available on Xbox consoles, including:
What other devices can I watch Sky Go on?
Other devices on which you can access Sky Go include:
- PCs running Windows 7 or above
- Macs running OS X 1.9 or above
- PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5
- Android devices running Android 4.4 or above
- iOS devices: iPhone 4 and above, iPod touch (5th and 6th generation), and iPad 2 or above
- Amazon Fire tablets running Fire OS 4.3.3 or above
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