Sky Go is a service which allows you to watch live and on-demand TV while on-the-go on a number of different devices.
Up to 40 channels are on offer including Sky One, Sky Movies and Sky Sports. Which channels you can access depend on your Sky package. The service is available to existing Sky Go customers for no extra charge to the usual monthly subscription.
However, if you’re not a current Sky customer then you can opt for a Sky Go Monthly Ticket. This allows you to watch Sky TV via Sky Go without regular Sky TV subscription starting at £15 per month.
Sky Go is available on smartphones , tablets, Microsoft Xbox 360, PCs and Macs. The following is a step-by-step guide on how to watch Sky Go on your laptop or PC, whether it’s Windows or Mac based.
Step One
On a desktop or laptop Sky Go is accessible via a web browser. So simply visit www.skygo.com. Most web browsers are compatible including Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Internet Explorer.
Step Two
Note : Sky limits you to singing in on a maximum of two devices at any one time. One laptop and one tablet, for example.
Step Three
If you don’t already have it you will need to install Microsoft Silverlight to use Sky Go.
Step Four
Once you’ve logged in you can watch live TV to your heart’s content. The easiest way is via the TV Guide which works just like it would on a normal TV. Here you get a picture-in-picture but can also watch via a pop-out window or ful-screen.
Author: Chris Martin, Managing Editor, Tech Advisor
Tech Advisor Managing Editor Chris got his break as a reporter at infamous site The Inquirer and has been with us for more than 12 years. With a BA degree in Music Technology, audio is his specialism, but over the years he has reviewed all kinds of gadgets, from smartwatches to mesh Wi-Fi to coffee machines.
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