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Enjoy your Sky TV when, where and how you want to

On Demand

On Demand has arrived in Ireland. Unlock a world of on demand TV with your compatible Sky+ box, including full series box sets, movies* and more, ready to watch when you are. All at no extra cost to your Sky TV subscription.

Features

  • Brand new in Ireland
  • Connect your compatible Sky+ box to any broadband router to enjoy TV on demand at no extra monthly cost to your Sky TV
  • Watch back to back episodes of full series box sets
  • Explore a showcase of the week's best TV
  • *Sky Movies Pack customers can enjoy hundreds of movies on demand
  • Plus rent movies through your Sky+HD box with Sky Store
  • All ready to watch when you are
 

On Demand bundles

Get On Demand

Free

With any basic Sky TV package

 

Looking to join Sky?

Get started here

  • Call a Sky adviser on 0818 719 852
  • Store locator. Find a Sky store in your area

Wireless Connector

Connect your compatible Sky+ box to your broadband router and unlock On Demand with our Wireless Connector, only €12.99.

 

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What you can watch with On Demand

Showcase

We bring you the very best of the week’s TV, and if you take the HD Pack, it’s all available in stunning high definition.

The Following

Edge-of-the seat thriller about a charismatic serial killer who escapes death row and embarks on a new killing spree. Kevin Bacon stars as the FBI agent who sets out to catch him, but finds himself in the middle of a network of serial killers. Also starring James Purefoy, Natalie Zea and Annie Parisse.

 

Got To Dance:
Series 4

Dust off your dancing shoes and get ready for the return of the dance sensation of the year. JLS band member Aston Merrygold joins Kimberly Wyatt and Ashley Banjo on the judging panel, while Davina McCall returns to host the series. Plus, look out for some backstage antics from the Diversity crew.

 

The Walking Dead: Series 2

The battle to survive continues as the post zombie apocalyptic survivors fight the undead. Surrounded by carnage and mayhem, some are separated into smaller groups - but who will survive the onslaught? Starring Andrew Lincoln, Jon Bernthal, Sarah Wayne Callies and Laurie Holden.

 

TV Library

Watch episodes of top Sky shows and immerse yourself in back to back episodes of your favourite shows, with entire series boxsets.

Moone Boy

Brit actor and writer Chris O'Dowd brings his childhood to life in a new comedy drama. He stars as the imaginary friend of a young boy from a large, loving Irish family who relies on his active imagination to deal with the life's predicaments in the 1980s. Also starring David Rawle and Deirdre O'Kane.

 

Glee: Season 3

After a devastating loss at Nationals, Mr Schuester comes up with a project to get the New Directions clan back on track. Meanwhile, Sue Sylvester starts her congressional campaign. Special guest stars include Whoopi Goldberg, Jeff Goldblum, and Lindsay Lohan.

 

Modern Family: Series 3

Cameron and Mitchell contemplate having another baby, while Jay and Gloria guide the ever-hopeful Manny through more romantic dilemmas. Claire and Phil continue to juggle the chaotic problems of bringing up three very different children. Award winning comedy starring Ed O'Neill, Sofía Vergara, and Julie Bowen.

 

Movies

Watch the latest blockbusters, family favourites and all time classics whenever you want, with over 500 movies on demand, with more added every week. It’s all available at no extra cost when you subscribe to our Sky Movies Pack.

Avengers Assemble

A team of the world's greatest superheroes unite to save mankind, when an evil villain threatens to annihilate the world. Awesome action featuring iconic characters Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Thor, Captain America, Hawkeye and Black Widow. Starring Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, and Tom Hiddleston.

 

Battleship

The battle for Earth begins at sea when a score of alien warships are discovered in the ocean. And it's up to one hardy group of seamen to defeat the enemy and save the world. Peter Berg's epic action-adventure stars Liam Neeson, pop megastar Rihanna, Alexander Skarsgård, and Brooklyn Decker.

 

Contraband

Crime thriller about a former smuggler who is forced back into a life of crime after his brother-in-law falls on the wrong side of a murderous gangster. With the authorities breathing down his neck, the plan must go without a hitch in order to save his family. Starring Mark Wahlberg, Ben Foster, and Kate Beckinsale.

 

Sky Store

Choose from over 1,000 movies to rent through your Sky+HD box. Simply connect your compatible Sky+ box to any broadband router and head to Sky Store.

Skyfall

Director Sam Mendes brings explosive 007 action to the screen with Daniel Craig's third outing as the secret agent.  Bond is left for dead in a botched mission, but resurfaces to take on a sinister global cyber terrorist from M’s past. As MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost. Also starring Javier Bardem, Judi Dench and Ralph Fiennes.

 

Taken 2

Liam Neeson returns as the ex-CIA agent who stopped at nothing to rescue his daughter from sadistic kidnappers. When the father of one of the kidnappers seeks revenge, it is Bryan and his wife who find themselves taken hostage in Istanbul. To survive, Bryan must enlist help while he uses his skills to take out his heavily-armed foes one by one. With Maggie Grace, Famke Janssen and Rade Serbedzija.

 

Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted

The zoosters return for their third high-flying adventure, as laid back lion Alex persuades the crew to head home to New York from Africa. Their voyage takes them through Europe, where they join a circus to escape a vengeful French animal control officer. With the voices of Ben Stiller and Sacha Baron Cohen.

 

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Getting started with On Demand

What do I need?

To unlock TV on demand, you’ll need a Sky TV package and a compatible Sky+ or Sky+HD box connected to a broadband router (from any broadband provider). You can connect them yourself using an Ethernet cable or our Wireless Connector, perfect if your box and router are in different rooms and only €12.99.

 

How do I get started?

It’s easy to get started - simply connect your compatible Sky box to any broadband router. More about different set-up options

To start watching shows on demand, press the TV Guide on your Sky remote and then the red button to access On Demand. You should see mini-icons of the programmes available, similar to the image below.

 
Annotated image of the On Demand user interface
 

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How to set up On Demand

Ethernet cable

1. Wired self set-up

It's easy to set up your On Demand service yourself - all you need to do is connect your Sky+ box to your router with an Ethernet cable.

Free

(Ethernet cable required)

 
Wireless Connector

2. Wireless self set-up

If you’d prefer not to have a wire running from your Sky+ box to your broadband router, you can connect them wirelessly with our Wireless Connector. Simply choose a Wireless Connector when you checkout.

only €12.99

 
 
 

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Sky Store

Sky Store is now open

Rent movies with Sky Store. It's easy - there's no need to leave your sofa, no waiting for the post, and no late fees. Choose from latest releases to all time favourites. Prices start from just €1.49 each, and it's open to all Sky TV customers - simply connect your compatible Sky+ box to any broadband router.

 
 

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Make it even better

Sky Entertainment Extra

  • Keep the whole family entertained with 90 channels
  • Includes Sky1, Sky Atlantic, Sky Living, Discovery and more
  • A range of comedy, drama, documentaries and kids’ shows ready to watch when you are
 

Sky Movies

  • Watch new movies every week, instantly
  • Hundreds of movies on demand and on the move
  • 12 dedicated channels with something for everyone, from comedy to action
 

HD TV

  • Ireland’s biggest choice of HD channels
  • Make your favourite shows even better with five times more picture detail
  • Up to 200 hours of the week's best HD TV on demand
 

Frequently asked questions More FAQs

  • Why don't I have access to much TV on demand?

    Connecting your compatible Sky box to your broadband router gives you access to all our On Demand features. Unlock series box sets on demand and access to the full Sky Store.

    If you haven’t connected a recent Sky or Sky HD box to the internet you will receive a showcase of the week's best TV on demand, ready to watch when you are.

    Content depends on your Sky TV subscription.

  • What can I watch with On Demand?

    You can download anything in the On Demand catalogue, but you can only watch content for which you already have a subscription. Programmes in HD will require an HD subscription, to watch Sky Movies on demand you’ll need the Movies Pack (Sky Movies 1 & 2), and to watch Sky Sports on demand you'll need the Sports Pack (Sky Sports 1 & 2). Plus, all On Demand customers can rent movies at the touch of a button in the new Sky Store. Once you have unlocked the service, you can see what's on by pressing 'TV Guide' on your Sky remote followed by the red button.

    > More about On Demand

  • How soon can I watch programmes on demand?

    When you download a programme, in most cases you can start watching within minutes. However, the download speed of your chosen programme will depend on your line speed. If your line speed is below 2Mbps, you might find your programme downloads faster if you download outside of peak hours.

  • What is Sky Store?

    Sky Store is the new place to rent movies - no need to leave the house and no late fees. It's open to all Sky TV customers with a compatible Sky box , just scroll across to the Sky Store tab and browse through hundreds of movies, including some of the latest releases out on DVD and a huge library of favourites. Prices start from just €1.49. Once you've chosen the movie you want to rent, simply enter your pin (if you have one) and start your download . Please note, your Sky HD box needs to be connected to a working telephone line.

    > More about Sky Store

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Reasons to join or switch to Sky

12 month standard contract

 

Standard installation within two weeks

 

Switching to Sky is easy

 

Even more reasons to choose Sky

 

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Here's the legal bit

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  • Offers

    Free Sky+ box offer: Sky+ box free with free standard set-up for new customers joining Sky TV online. One free box per household. This is a new customer offer. Offer ends 28 March 2013. Minimum 12 month term applies. Non-standard set-up may cost extra.

    New customer free Sky+HD box offer: Free Sky+HD box with free standard set-up for new Sky TV customers joining Sky TV online with the HD Pack. Offer ends 28 March 2013. Minimum 12 month term applies. Non-standard set-up may cost extra. HD ready TV required.

    Existing customer free Sky+HD box offer: Get a free Sky+HD box when you upgrade to Sky+HD. Existing Sky+HD box households are not eligible for a discounted box. One free box per household. 12 month min term. Set-up charges apply.

    Upfront payment: If you are joining Sky TV with a free Sky+ or Sky+HD box with free standard set-up, all you need to pay at the time of joining is €25 towards your on-going subscription, which will be refunded in your first two bills.

  • ‡*Sky TV

    ‡ HD channels received depend on your Sky TV subscription. UTV is available without subscription.

    Sky TV Subscription: Packages €27-€79 per month (pm). Sky Movies Box Office costs extra. UTV available without subscription. It is not provided by Sky; its availability is outside Sky’s control. Manual tuning of your box required. Sky box and set-up required.

    Sky 3D: 3DTV and Sky World HD (€91) subscription required. Pay per view content may cost extra.

    Dolby Digital 5.1: Available on many programmes. Compatible home cinema system required.

    ESPN: ESPN at no extra cost for Sky TV customers taking Sky Sports 1&2 (otherwise €12pm with Sky Sports 1 or 2 or €16pm for Sky TV customers).

    Sky Multiroom: €15 pm per box. Provides same Sky TV channels as main Sky TV subscription on another box. To receive HD Pack channels on your Multiroom box you need a Sky HD box an HD Pack subscription (only one HD Pack subscription required per household).

    Sky Box Office: Sky Box Office content costs extra. Pay per view charges apply. SBO 3D requires a 3DTV and Sky World HD subscription. Cable service may vary.

    Remote Record: Use sky.com or a compatible device. Requests require up to 30 minutes notice before start of programme.

    *On Demand: Available to Sky TV customers with compatible black Sky box. Downloading content requires broadband connection (minimum recommended speed 2 Mbps) and self set-up using own cable or wireless connector (€12.99 - limits apply). Downloads count towards any usage caps. Content depends on your Sky TV/HD subscription. Sky Store costs extra. Sky Movies 1&2 or Sky Sports 1&2 required for Sky Movies or Sky Sports. Sky+ subscribers without Sky TV can access BBC iPlayer only. Downloadable HD content takes longer to start viewing. Entertainment / Entertainment Extra SD customers joining after 13 November will have access to boxsets on demand until May 2013.

    Sky Go: UK / Ireland only. Streamed via broadband/3G (charges may apply). Available on two registered compatible devices (content may vary). Some live TV programmes will be unavailable (go to - go.sky.com). iPhone (3GS or above), iPad, iPod touch (4th generation or above) require iOS 5.1 or later, and available on selected Android devices with OS2.2x to OS4.2.1 (excluding 3.x). Sky on your Xbox 360 requires Xbox Gold Live subscription. Sky TV Customers: Selected live channels and on demand content available in line with your Sky TV subscription at no extra cost. You’ll need Sky Movies 1&2 or Sky Sports 1&2 Packs for on demand Sky Movies or Sky Sports. Non-Sky TV Customers: Subscriptions €18-55 per month. ESPN €12-16 p/m extra (or standalone at €20 p/m). Monthly subscriptions renew automatically until you unsubscribe.

    Sky Go Extra: Sky TV customers only.  €6 extra a month. 31 days’ notice to cancel. Register up to 4 Sky Go devices, concurrent viewing on two devices. Download selected Sky Go content via WiFi (Unavailable on Xbox 360). Content depends on your Sky TV package. Movies Pack required to download movies. Max 2 downloads per programme. Content deleted from device 48 hours after viewing starts or no later than 7 or 30 days after download depending on content.

     

  • Sky boxes and set-up

    Sky+HD box: Existing Sky+ box households are not eligible for a discounted box unless taking the HD Pack. Existing customers must agree to new 12 month minimum term for Sky TV. One free/discounted box per household. Sky+HD box up to €149 if you are not eligible for discounted price (Sky TV subscription required). A Sky+HD box can store an average of 60 hours of HD or 185 hours of standard definition programmes. HD ready TV required. Standard set-up is free for new Sky TV customers joining online. Standard set-up for customers is €30 for a Sky+HD box taken with the HD Pack. Non-standard set-up may cost extra.

    Sky+ box: Existing Sky+ box households are not eligible for a discounted box. Existing customers must agree to new 12 month minimum term for Sky TV. One free/discounted box per household. Sky+ box up to €149 if you are not eligible for discounted price (Sky TV subscription required). You will receive a Sky+HD box which has all the features of Sky+ and can store an average of 185 hours of standard definition programmes. To view free-to-air HD content you need an HD ready TV. To view Sky HD content you will also need the HD Pack (€15 a month). Standard set-up is free for new Sky TV customers joining online. Standard set-up for existing customers is €60. Non-standard set-up may cost extra.

     

    Sky+HD 2TB box: €49 for existing Sky TV customers taking their first HD package (€15pm) or existing Sky+HD customers adding Sky Multiroom (€15pm per box). Existing Sky+HD customers are entitled to one €149 box, additional 2TB boxes €249. €249 for any existing customer who received a discounted 1TB box. New customers joining Sky TV with the HD Pack are entitled to one €149 box. Any additional 2TB boxes thereafter or when taking without the HD Pack are €249. Standard set-up €30 for new customers and €60 for existing Sky TV customers. Non-standard set-up may cost extra. Sky+HD 2TB box provides 1.5TB of personal storage and 0.5TB of storage for On Demand Showcase content.

    Sky HD Multiroom Box: [Only available with multiroom subscriptions]. Sky HD Multiroom Box is the SkyHD standard Digibox (No PVR functionality) which along with a Sky TV and Sky Multiroom subscription (€15 extra a month) gives your Sky TV subscription in another room. First box free for new and existing customers when taken with a new Sky Multiroom subscription and paying for set-up. Limited to one free box per household (and not available to customers who have already received a free standard box) otherwise €69. Replacement boxes are €99. Set-up is included as part of the box installation for new Sky TV customers, and €100 for existing customers. Non-standard set-up may cost extra.

     

  • General

    Subject to status. Upfront payment may be required. 12 month minimum subscriptions. Non-standard set-up may cost extra. Boxes must be connected to a fixed telephone line and prices may vary if you live in a flat. Sky functionality requires two satellite feeds.

    You must get any consents required (e.g. landlord's). Prices for Direct Debit payments only. Continuous debit/credit card mandate costs €0.75 pm. Republic of Ireland residential customers only. These offers are not available with any other offers. Further terms apply. Correct at 22 January 2013.