Sky Go Facts
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What do I get?
Sky Sports, Sky Movies, entertainment channels and kids' TV live on mobiles, laptops, Xbox 360 and selected tablets, wherever you are in the UK & Ireland with a Wi-Fi, broadband or 3G connection. All this at no extra cost for Sky TV customers depending on your TV package.
Sky Go Extra: Download content to watch later with no need for WiFi or 3G and register two more devices for just £5 extra a month.
Sky Go introduction
Take your Sky TV with you and enjoy live TV from Sky when you're out and about.
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What do I need?
Essentials
Sky TV
The channels you can watch on Sky Go depend on your Sky TV package.
Compatible Sky Go device
Sky Go is available on your iPad, iPhone (3GS and above) laptop (PC or Mac), selected Android devices (OS2.2, 2.3, 4.0, 4.1, 4.2, 4.2.1) and Xbox 360 (Xbox LIVE Gold subscription required). You'll need a Wi-Fi, 3G or broadband connection to start watching.
Make it even better
Sky World
The more channels you have, the more you can watch on the move.
Sky Go Extra
Never worry about losing signal or incurring costs: download popular movies, entertainment and box sets via WiFi, depending on your Sky TV subscription, and enjoy an uninterrupted service when you're on the move without racking up 3G bills.
Watch Sky Go without an annual contract or dish with Sky Go Monthly Ticket.
Please note: Extended use of Sky Go through a 3G connection may result in substantial charges from your mobile provider.
Sky Go Extra: Sky TV customers only. Download via WiFi only. Viewing limits apply. Downloads not available on Xbox 360.
Top things you can do with Sky Go
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1 Watch live Sky Sports on the go on your iPad, iPhone or selected Android smartphones (Sky Sports 1 & 2 required). |
3 Catch up on your favourite shows from Sky Atlantic, Sky1, |
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2 Watch amazing movies on demand with 100s to choose from |
4 Rent a movie on your laptop in the new Sky Store. |
Compare Sky Go & Sky Go Extra
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| Type of devices: | Laptops, mobiles, selected tablets and Xbox | Laptops, mobiles, selected tablets and Xbox | |
| Number of devices: | Up to 2 devices | Up to 4 devices | |
| Type of usage: | Streaming only | Streaming and downloading* | |
| Streaming usage: | Both devices at the same time | Any 2 devices at the same time | |
| Download usage: | Only available with Sky Go Extra | Any 4 devices at the same time | |
| Price: | Included as standard | £5 extra per month |
*Downloading only available on laptops, mobiles and selected tablets
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Setting up Sky Go on your
Android smartphone1. Set up your device: Go to the Google Play Store, download the free Sky Go app and follow the simple instructions.
2. Sign in or sign up: To start using Sky Go just log in using your Sky iD. If you don’t have one yet, you can sign up now.
3. Start watching: Once you've signed in you’re ready to Go.
Available on selected HTC and Samsung smartphones with OS2.2x or 2.3x.
Devices pictured are HTC Desire, Samsung Galaxy and HTC Incredible.
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Setting up Sky Go on your laptop
1. Go to the website: Sky customers simply go to skygo.com
2. Sign in or sign up: To start using Sky Go just log in using your Sky iD. If you don’t have one yet, you can sign up now.
3. Start watching: Once you've signed in you’re ready to Go.
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Setting up Sky Go on your iPad/iPhone
1. Set up your device: Go to the iTunes store, download the free Sky Go app and follow the simple instructions.
2. Sign in or sign up: To start using Sky Go just log in using your Sky iD. If you don’t have one yet, you can sign up now.
3. Start watching: Once you've signed in you’re ready to Go.
