Introducing the new Sky+ app for iPad

We’ve added some amazing new features to the iPad version of the Sky+ app that will change the way you enjoy your Sky TV.

 

With the Sky+ app, you’ll now be able to control what you’re watching on TV, whether that’s pausing or rewinding live TV, changing channel, managing your Planner and more, with just a tap or swipe of your fingers.

 

Plus we’ve made all the familiar features you love even simpler to use.

 

It’s a fun, convenient and easy way to make the most of Sky+.

 
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Use your iPad as a remote control

Let the new Sky+ app become your TV’s virtual remote control. As you’re enjoying your Sky TV, just tap the remote control icon and you'll put the power in your fingertips.

 

It's all about touch: tap or swipe the interface to pause, rewind or fast forward the action. Fancy watching something else? Simply swipe up or down to change channel, or tap your desired channel’s logo. It's that straightforward.

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Manage your Planner

You don’t need to manage your Planner using your TV anymore. You can do it all with the Sky+ app on your iPad so there’s no interruption to your Sky TV viewing experience.

  

You’ll be able to see details of all your recordings on your iPad. Effortlessly scroll through to find what you’d like to watch. When you’re ready to view, just tap Watch icon. The show will begin playing on your TV.

 

You can also check for upcoming reminders or recordings, and with a tap, even delete anything you’d no longer like to keep.

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Your perfect viewing companion

The app is a brilliant way to discover something new to watch. Use it to search your TV Guide and Planner together or check for hourly recommendations from the seven-day TV Guide.

 

Also, we’ll recommend shows that you may like, and give you a convenient choice of times to watch or record them.  

 

Plus we’ve made the Sky+ app even easier to use for all the functions you’re familiar with, including adding reminders and recording requests.

 

 

What do I need to get started?

To start using these great new features, you’ll need:

 

1. The new Sky Guide on your Sky+HD box

 

2. A connection between your Sky+HD box and your home broadband network (wired or wireless)

 

3. An iPad with the Sky+ app installed connected to your home broadband network. iPad requires iOS 5

 

Link to the App Store

 

 

More about the update

Our latest Sky+HD boxes (model DRX890) and Sky+HD 1TB boxes already use new Sky Guide and will be able to connect to the Sky+ app. Most older Sky+HD boxes will be updated at a later date. Thomson boxes will not be updated. 

 

If you're not sure whether you have the latest model, visit our Help and Support pages for how to find out.

 

This update does not apply to the Sky+ app for iPhone, iPod Touch or Android smartphones.

 
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