4 Easy Ways How to Watch Sky Go on Roku

Do you also want to stream Sky Go streaming platform on your Roku device and you are looking for the question How to Watch Sky Go on Roku, then you have come to the right place.

Today we will see all the information related to Sky Go in this blog and also you will know the available methods with the help of which Sky Go can be seen on Roku devices.

Sky Go is a streaming platform provided by Sky TV, if you have a Sky TV subscription, then you can use the Sky Go streaming platform for free on your Roku device.

Sky Go offers a wide variety of streaming content, including TV shows, movies, sports, and 18+ Sky TV Channels, Also this platform offers 100+ live TV channels

Because this streaming service does not have a dedicated app available for Roku devices, you will not be able to access Sky Go directly on your Roku TV and smart TV.

Apart from Roku, this streaming platform has apps available for smartphones, PC, and iOS devices, with the help of which you can stream Sky Go on your Roku device.

What is Sky Go?

Sky Go is an online streaming platform created by Sky Group. Users who already have a subscription to Sky TV can access Sky Go streaming channels for free.

In Sky Go you can access Sports, Movies, TV Shows, and other genre content, you can also do offline streaming in Sky Go so you can access this platform anytime without worrying about internet connectivity.

How much is Sky Go 

Sky TV subscribers can access Sky Go for free, but if you do not have a Sky TV subscription, you can access the platform with Sky Go subscription plans.

The three subscription plans of Sky Go are as follows:-

Subscription plan nameSubscription Price
Original$25.01/month.
 Variety Bundle $40.03/month.
Box Set  $47.53/month

With the help of these plans, you can enjoy the unlimited streaming experience of Sky Go.

There are other platforms that offer a free trial period but Sky Go does not provide a free trial facility, this platform provides its subscription plans without any subscription contract, so you can cancel your subscription plan anytime.

What is Sky Go extra?

As it is written in its name, extra, you are provided with extra content in Sky Go extra, apart from this, you can access this service with Sky Go extra plan on other devices like gaming consoles. In Sky Go extra, you are also given the facility of content download, with the help of which you can stream content offline as well.

How much is Sky Go Extra

Users of Sky Q Multiscreen can access Sky Go extra at no additional cost. But other users can access the Sky Go extra service with an additional $6 charge to Sky Go’s available subscription services.

Like Sky Go, you can’t cancel subscriptions with the Multiscreen pack in Sky Go Extra.

Can I watch Sky Go on Roku?

Because the sky goes channel app is not available on the Roku channel store you will not be able to directly stream this streaming platform to your Roku device, but because the app of this platform is available for Smartphones, PC, and IOS devices You can stream sky go app to your Roku TV using screen mirroring on these devices.

Can Sky Go be Sideloaded on Roku

Due to the unavailability of the Sky Go app on the Roku Channel Store, there is a question in the minds of the users whether Roku users can sideload the Sky Go app on their Roku devices.

Roku users cannot sideload this app using the Sideload method on Roku devices You must use the Screen Mirror method to access this app on Roku devices.

How to Watch Sky Go on Roku using the screen mirroring method

You can screen mirror Sky Go on your Roku device using the following devices:-

  • Android devices
  • Windows PC
  • iOS devices
  • Mac

How to watch Sky Go on Roku using Screen Mirroring on Android devices

Screen mirroring option in Android devices is known by many names such as Share and Connect, Screen Mirror, Screen Share, Mirror Screen, Wi-Fi Direct, Wireless Display, Miracast, Smart View or Smart Share Quick Connect, HTC Connect, and Screen Cast or Cast

You can easily stream the content of the Sky Go app on your Roku device by following the steps given below, but before that, you have to enable the Screen Mirroring option on your Roku device

Follow this setting to check the screen mirror option in your Roku device:- Roku home screen > Settings > Screen mirroring > Screen mirroring mode > Select Prompt or Always allow.

1.) Connect your Android smartphone to the same WiFi network that your Roku device is already connected to

2.) If the device does not have the Sky Go app installed, install it from the Play Store and log in with your subscription ID

3.) Swipe down the notification panel on the smartphone and tap on Cast or similar options as mentioned.

4.) Select and connect your Roku device from the available devices in the Cast option.

5.) As soon as you connect, the screen of the smartphone will appear on the Roku TV, after which you have to open the Sky Go app on the phone and play your favorite content, and it will start streaming on the TV screen.

sky go app on smartphone

Screen Mirroring Sky Go to Roku Using Windows PC

Sky Go’s app is available for Windows PC If you want to stream Sky Go content to your Roku TV via PC, you can do so with the Sky Go Windows app. You can install the app made for Windows PC by visiting the official site of Sky Go.

1.) Install the Sky Go app for Windows PC by visiting the official Sky Go site

2.) Connect your PC to the same WiFi network as your Roku device

3.) Launch the Sky Go app on your PC and log in with your subscription account

4.) After that press the Windows + K keys together on the keyboard of your PC, this process will open the cast option in your PC, in that you search for the Roku device and connect to it.

5.) Once the Roku device is connected, you will see your PC screen on the Roku TV screen, after which you have to launch the Sky Go app on the PC.

6.) You are now ready to cast your favorite shows to Roku TV by launching them in the Sky Go app on your PC

Screen Mirroring Sky Go to Roku Using iOS devices

1.) If you do not have Sky Go installed on your iOS device, install it from the App Store, and enable the AirPlay option on your Roku device.

enable airplay setting on roku

2.) Now connect your iOS device and Roku to the same WiFi network

3.) Next, open Control Center on an iOS device and tap on the Screen Mirroring option

4.) Find and connect your Roku device to the Searched devices in the Screen Mirroring option.

5.) Once connected, your iOS device’s screen will appear on the Roku TV.

6.) You are now free to mirror your favorite content to your Roku TV by simply opening the Sky Go app from your iOS device.

Screen Mirroring Sky Go to Roku Using Mac

1.) If you do not have the Sky Go app installed on your MacBook, then you will have to install it by going to the official site of Sky Go.

2.) Now you need to connect your Mac to the same WiFi network as your Roku device.

3.) Next, go to the menu bar of your Mac and click on the AirPlay icon and connect to your Roku device.

4.) Keep in mind that your Roku device must have the AirPlay option enabled.

5.) After the Mac screen is mirrored to the Roku TV, open the Sky Go app on the Mac to stream your favorite content to the Roku TV

Does Roku support Sky Go

Because the Sky Go app isn’t available on the Roku Channel Store, you won’t be able to stream Sky Go directly to your Roku, but you can watch Sky Go content from another device using the screen mirroring method on your Roku device.

How to Sideload Sky Go on Roku

No, Roku users cannot sideload Sky Go apps to their Roku devices.

Bhavic Gedekar
Bhavic Gedekar

My name is Bhavic Gadekar. I am a technology enthusiast because I am fascinated by how innovative gadgets and devices are changing our world. I've loved tinkering with electronics and learning how things work. As I grew older, my passion for technology only increased. I enjoy learning new technology-related things and teaching others, so I figured, why not share the solutions through my writing? Besides writing, you'll often find me experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen.

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