Best device for Sky Go

glenimp617 · 10 Jun 2015 at 07:52

Hi all,

What's the best set top player for Sky Go these days?

afaik the list is quite limited

Xbox360 (no remote and need a gold account)
PS3
PS4
Hacked FireTV (if on old firmware) < Have to use a mouse

I don't want to mess about with a mouse, and I was a victim of the whole Now TV firmware update saga which broke the IPTV channels :rolleyes:

so don't want to get something which may only last for a few months till an update breaks it.

I'm thinking PS3 Slim? at least that has a decent remote. Do you need to pay for the playstation version of live though?

Thanks

KHAN · 10 Jun 2015 at 10:31

iPad i'd say is the best device to us e Sky Go on, with an XBOX or Playstation you need to have Sky Go Extra which is £5 a month (Free if you have Multiscreen on the account though)

You cant get Sky Go on Smart-TV's because it uses Silverlight, and too many people would use other peoples Sky Go accounts so Sky wouldn't be keen on that.

glenimp617 · 10 Jun 2015 at 10:34

Thanks, already have sky go extra

Just wanted something linked to the TV (don't think the app works with the ipad tv out cable)

MissChief · 10 Jun 2015 at 12:10

Output from iPads, phones and other tablets is indeed restricted. If you want something you can connect to the TV then you choice is really limited to a computer of some kind running windows. Doesn't have to be amazing either.

Nyvo · 10 Jun 2015 at 12:20

I use PS4 and find it really good. The only issue I have with it is having to use the control pad to navigate. My TV remote doesn't seem to work with the Sky Go app, while it does for Plex, WWE Network, etc.

I don't believe you need PS+, but I'm not 100% sure on that.

coupe69 · 10 Jun 2015 at 13:02

I use my laptop and connect to the tv via hdmi. This way it's portable and I can easily move from room to room.

If you've got a decent enough smart tv then there's no reason you couldn't install on your phone and cast it staight to the telly.

Shug_06 · 10 Jun 2015 at 15:58

Unless this has changed recently there is no cast feature built into the app either on android or IOS and app doesnt work when screen casting on android or using airplay on IOS.

I havent tried the sky app on the PS3 but have heard its ok. There is no need for a ps+ subscription on PS3. Handy if you already have the console.