What is Sky Go?
Experience detail and sound that puts you at the heart of action with Ultra HD and Dolby Atmos. Available to customers with a Sky Q 2TB box, Sky Q Multiscreen subscription and compatible Dolby. You’ll need a Multiscreen subscription, or you can pay the monthly cost to use it. Find out more about Sky Go Extra on Sky Shop under Here’s the legal bit Sky TV. Once you’re ready to get started, simply download the Sky Go app and sign in using your Sky iD. Get the award-winning Sky Q set-top box with any Sky TV package; Watch live, catch-up and on-demand TV with Sky Go; Add and remove premium content and features like box sets and HD on a flexible. You must be within your minimum term and can claim twice within it. Money back will be 1 month's Sky Broadband and Talk product subscription (excluding Sky Broadband Boost), or, if within the first 30 days of activation, set up costs too. Total loss of service and Major Service Outages do not count towards 3 day periods. And with Sky Mobile, you can watch Sky TV on the go without using your data. Sky Go is included at no extra cost to your Sky TV subscription. Install now for iOS Install now for Android.
First off, let’s discuss what Sky Go is. It’s a service that’s available to all Sky customers, and lets you watch Sky content on the move, typically on a smartphone, laptop or tablet. If you’re not a Sky customer, it’s also possible to get a Sky Go subscription.
Sky Go offers access to Sky’s entertainment channels, Sky Movies, Sky Sports, and over 500 movies on demand. For full details, visit the official Sky Go website.
How can I get Sky Go?
Sky Go is available on a number of platforms. You would need one of the following to watch Sky Go:
- A Windows Laptop or desktop computer
- A Mac laptop or desktop computer
- An Apple iPhone 3GS or higher
- An Apple iPad
- A Microsoft X-Box Live Games Console (X-Box Live Gold Membership required)
- Some Android Smartphones (including some HTC Desire, HTC Sensation and Samsung Galaxy S devices)
Sky Go on a Set-top Box
At the time of writing, there is no set-top box offering access to Sky Go. The following notes might be helpful though:
Fetch TV? Sky Go was available to users of the Fetch TV set-up box. Fetch TV sent into administration at the end of 2011, and the SKy Go service stopped in May 2012.
3View? There were plans for the Sky Player (the predecessor to Sky Go) to be available on the 3View box. As of early 2012, the 3View box ceased to be available and the manufacturer’s website vanished. At the time of writing, we’re not sure about the fate of 3View, but there’s no Sky Go on the service, and we can’t recommend it!
Apple TV? We understand that you can’t use an iPhone or iPad with an Apple TV box to get Sky Go on your TV. The Sky Go app does not support Airplay, so can’t output video onto a TV via an Apple TV box.
Sky Go on Humax boxes?
There has been discussion of Sky Go being available on the Humax Portal, meaning that Internet-enabled Freeview and Freesat boxes made by Humax will have access to Sky Go. The last official work we heard on this was back in 2011, when the service was “coming shortly”. At the time of writing, we’re not aware of any firm plans for Sky Go to come to Humax, but please add a comment below if you know differently
Options for Sky Go on a TV?
If you’re looking to get Sky Go to appear on your telly, there are a few options:
- Connect the output of your laptop to your TV screen (How to connect a laptop to a TV)
- Use an X-box 360 games console
- Get a Sky box on subscription and use Sky Anytime
If we hear of any boxes that support Sky Go, we’ll add them to this page.
Know of another Sky Go alternative? Please add a comment below.
TV providers in Ireland
The main providers offering TV in Ireland are
- eir
- Sky
- Virgin Media
- Vodafone
Sky offer TV only deals - for eir, Virgin Media and Vodafone you need to sign up to a broadband package for one of their TV plans.
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Ireland’s best TV providers
- eir TV There are two main eir TV packages: eir TV Plus comes with 63 channels, while eir TV Extra has 81. eir TV offers much of the same features and channels as Sky, Virgin Media and Vodafone. The only real disadvantage of eir TV is that you can’t sign up to it as a standalone deal.
- Sky TV is one the most popular TV packages. With exclusive channels like Sky Atlantic, the Sky Q 1TB box as standard, and access to the Sky Go app. Sky Cinema, Sky Sports and Netflix can be added on to any sky TV package.
- Virgin TV is available as a bundle with broadband and home phone. The only real disadvantage of Virgin Media TV is that you can’t sign up to it as a standalone deal.
- Vodafone TV comes with over 80 channels where you can enjoy all of the Irish and UK channel favourites. The only real disadvantage of Vodafone TV is that you can’t sign up to it as a standalone deal.
Who provides sports channels?
eir, Sky, Virgin Media & Vodafone all offer sports packages.
- eir sport comes FREE with all eir broadband plans. You get eir sport 1&2 and their FreeSports Channel.
- Sky Sports can be added to any Sky TV plan for an additional monthly charge. Sky Sports comes with 8 sports channels, including Sky Sports Football, Sky Sports Golf, and Sky Sports F1 and more. Existing Sky TV customers can also add Sports Extra for an additional monthly charge. Enjoy UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League, Premier League games, Scottish FA Cup, Champions Cup and Challenge Cup Rugby, plus more.
- Virgin Media Sport is standard for all Virgin Media TV customers. Their main TV plans also come with Sky Sports Mix and Sky Sports News as standard, while Virgin Bigger TV also comes with Eurosport 1&2.
Who provides movie channels?
- eir TV - access to Film 4 and TCM as standard. You can also choose to add on Sky Cinema, for an additional monthly charge.
- Sky TV - B4U Movies and Movie 24 are included free of charge. Sky Cinema has 11 movie channels, and a new film premiere every day. Sky has hundreds of movies on demand, you can also buy and keep movies from the Sky Store, which will then be added to your Sky Q box. Or opt for the Sky Signature with Sky Cinema plan, which has dedicated Sky Cinema channels included.
- Virgin Media TV - access to Virgin Movies & Box Sets as standard. You can also add on Sky Cinema for an additional monthly cost.
- Vodafone TV - access to Film 4 as standard. You can also choose to add on Sky Cinema, for an additional monthly charge.
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What TV boxes are available?
Each provider has its own TV box, which you use to navigate through their TV services.
- eir TV has 7 day catch up on select channels, allowing you to restart, replay & record so you don’t need to miss a thing.
- Sky Q box allows you to pause, rewind and record and the 1TB - which comes as standard on all TV plans - allows you to store up to 500 hours of TV.
- Virgin TV 360 box has pause, rewind and record functionality, and you can store hundreds of hours of TV. You can also access Virgin Replay TV and built in apps, such as Netflix.
- Vodafone TV box allows you to pause, rewind and record and you can store up to 300 hours of SD TV. You can also access Restart TV and 7-day catch up, as well as Netflix.
How do I choose a TV package? What should I think about?
When you’re comparing tv deals, think about:
- Your budget
- If you want multi-room
- If you want to bundle your TV with broadband and/phone, or a standalone plan.
- What channels you want - not all providers offer the same channels with their plans.
- Add-ons - like Sky Cinema, Sky Sports, or additional HD channels, these will more than likely mean an increase in your monthly cost.
What additional TV services can I get?
There are lots of optional extras depending on your provider and what you’re interested in,e.g.:
- An extra TV box, to give you the ability to watch TV in more than one room. Usually, you will have to pay for the extra box, and there’ll be an additional monthly subscription for multiroom viewing, too.
- HD channels and boxsets, to supplement the standard channels and content. Some providers offer this as standard, while with others there will be an additional monthly cost.
- The ability to stream online players - like RTE Player and Virgin Media Player, through your set-top box. Several providers have this option and there’s no extra charge.
- On-demand content, like movies and TV shows that you can order through your set-top box and pay a once-off fee for.
- Sports add-ons, like eir sport, Sky Sports, or Virgin Media Sports. If you go for an eir broadband plan, you will get eir sport pack for free, and Virgin Media TV customers get Virgin Media Sport as standard with their packages. Otherwise, you will have to pay a monthly subscription.
- A Sky Cinema add-on with 11 dedicated channels, a new premiere every day, and access to 1,000 movies on demand. There are some other movie channels available as standard from some providers, so make sure to compare these before choosing your deal.
Can I get broadband with my TV package?
If you need broadband in addition to your TV plan, think about bundling them up and getting them both from the same provider - this could save you money in the long-run. eir and Vodafone require you to sign up to broadband to get their tv packages.
TV & Broadband packages
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Some providers only offer TV as part of a broadband and TV bundle. eir, Sky, Virgin Media and Vodafone all offer TV & broadband bundles.
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If you use your home phone and want to keep it then eir, Sky, Virgin Media and Vodafone all offer triple play packages.