Sky Go – Companion App

Editor's Review

SKY GO is your ticket to endless entertainment, offering a plethora of features that bring your favorite TV shows and movies right to your fingertips! 🥳 Whether you're commuting, traveling, or simply relaxing at home, SKY GO ensures you never miss out on your must-watch content. Matched to your SKY subscription, this app opens up new horizons for TV viewing, making it easier and more convenient than ever before. 🤩

With SKY GO, you can watch up to 40 different live channels*, including those exciting SKY Sport Pop-ups, all tailored to your subscription. Imagine having access to live sports, breaking news, and your favorite shows, no matter where you are! 🌟

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, ensuring you’re never bored during long flights or when you’re in areas with limited internet access. ✈️📚

The ‘My Watchlist’ feature lets you bookmark up to 50 shows, making it easy to keep track of what you want to watch. No more endless scrolling to find that one show everyone's talking about! 📝👍

Dive into hundreds of catch-up titles from over 40 channels and explore more than 80 seasons of ‘Box Set’ shows. There’s always something new and exciting to discover! 🎁🎉 SKY GO also provides featured recommendations, ensuring you’re always in the loop with the best content available. 💯

Navigating through SKY GO is a breeze with its handy 7-day programme guide. Plan your viewing schedule in advance and never miss out on your favorite shows. 🗓️👀 Plus, the remote record feature lets you record programmes even when you’re not at home, so you’ll never have to worry about missing an episode. ⏺️🏠

Set programme reminders directly to your device, ensuring you get a notification when your favorite show is about to start. ⏰📱 And with parental control settings, you can keep content family-friendly, providing a safe viewing experience for everyone. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🛡️

SKY GO is free for all customers with a SKY box in their home and at least the SKY Starter package. Available wherever you have an internet connection in New Zealand, it’s the perfect companion for your SKY subscription. 🇳🇿🌍

The SKY GO App supports Android Phones and Tablets using Android 9.0 and above. You can register up to five devices per SKY account, and enjoy watching on one device at a time. 📱💻 SKY GO also supports Chromecast, with a recommendation for Gen 3 or Ultra, enhancing your viewing experience on larger screens. 📺

Tens of thousands of customers frequently use Chromecast, so you're in good company! If you encounter any issues, SKY provides helpful articles to troubleshoot common problems. 🛠️ For more information, visit the SKY GO website and unlock a world of entertainment. 🌐

Features

• Watch up to 40 live channels

• Download content to watch offline

• Bookmark up to 50 shows

• Hundreds of catch-up titles available

• Over 80 seasons of 'Box Set' shows

• Featured recommendations from SKY

• 7-day programme guide

• Remote record your favorite programmes

• Set programme reminders

• Parental control settings

Pros

• Watch live channels based on subscription

• Download content for offline viewing

• Bookmark shows with 'My Watchlist'

• Access hundreds of catch-up titles

• Enjoy over 80 seasons of 'Box Set' shows

• Receive featured recommendations from SKY

• Use a 7-day programme guide

• Remotely record favorite programs

• Set program reminders to your device

• Parental control settings for family-friendly content

Cons

• Requires a SKY subscription

• Limited to one device at a time for watching

• App support limited to Android 9.0 and above