Sky Go – Companion App

Editor's Review

SKY GO is your ticket to seamless entertainment, offering a plethora of features to enhance your viewing experience. 🥳 Designed for SKY subscribers in New Zealand, this app transforms your Android phone or tablet into a portable TV, ensuring you never miss out on your favorite shows and sports events. 📱

With SKY GO, you can watch up to 40 different live channels, depending on your subscription. 📺 This includes SKY Sport Pop-ups, ensuring sports enthusiasts are always in the game. One of the standout features is ‘Download To Go,’ which allows you to download up to 25 titles at a time to your device. This is perfect for offline viewing during commutes, travel, or any situation where internet access is limited. ✈️

The app also boasts a ‘My Watchlist’ feature, enabling you to bookmark up to 50 shows. This ensures you can easily keep track of what you want to watch. Moreover, SKY GO provides access to hundreds of catch-up titles from over 40 channels and more than 80 seasons of ‘Box Set’ shows. There are also featured recommendations from SKY, helping you discover new and exciting content. 🌟

Navigating through SKY GO is a breeze, thanks to its handy 7-day programme guide. You can also remotely record your favourite programmes so you don’t miss anything. Setting programme reminders to your device is another convenient feature. ⏰ For families, parental control settings ensure content remains family-friendly. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

SKY GO is free for all customers with a SKY box in their home and at least the SKY Starter package. It’s available wherever you have an internet connection in New Zealand. The app supports Chromecast (Gen 3 or Ultra recommended), allowing you to cast your favorite shows to a bigger screen. 🌐

Compatible with Android Phones and Tablets using Android 9.0 and above, SKY GO allows you to register up to five devices per SKY account. Please note that you can watch on one device at a time. For any Chromecast issues, SKY provides comprehensive support via their help article. 🛠️ Dive into the world of SKY GO and transform your TV viewing experience today! 🎉

Features

• Watch up to 40 live channels

• Download content to watch offline

• Bookmark up to 50 shows

• Access hundreds of catch-up titles

• Explore over 80 seasons of Box Set shows

• Receive featured recommendations from SKY

• 7-day program guide available

• Remotely record your favourite programmes

Pros

• Watch live channels on the go

• Download content for offline viewing

• Manage your watchlist easily

• Access a vast library of on-demand content

• Remote record your favorite programs

• Parental control settings for family-friendly viewing

Cons

• Requires a SKY subscription

• Limited to one device at a time for viewing

• App only works in New Zealand