Sky Go can be accessed only by UK residents. To access this service outside the UK, you need to use VPN services like ExpressVPN or CyberGhost VPN. VPN helps you to bypass the geo-restrictions and protects the users’ online identity. If you want to stream Sky Go on Android TV, you need to sideload the app using Downloader. In addition to this method, you can also cast the Sky Go app on your Android TV.
How to Install Sky Go on Android TV [Downloader]
To sideload Sky Go on Android TV, you need to install the Downloader app on Android TV. (1) Turn On your Android TV and click the Apps icon on the home screen. (2) Navigate to the Google Play Store and open it. (3) Click on the Search bar and type Downloader using the on-screen keyboard. (4) Tap the Downloader app from the search results and click the Install button to download the app. (5) After downloading the app, click the Settings icon at the top. (6) Locate and tap the option Device Preferences. (7) Select Security & Restrictions and tap Unknown Sources. (8) Now, navigate to the Downloader option and click the toggle button next to it. (9) Launch the Downloader app on your Android TV and grant access to the necessary permissions. (10) Enter the Sky Go APK link on the URL box and hit the Go button. (11) After downloading the APK file, select the Install button on the pop-up menu. (12) Wait for the app to install on your Android TV. (13) Once installed, open the Sky Go app and sign in to your account using the login details. (14) Now, choose any content on the Sky Go app and enjoy watching it on your Android TV.
Alternative Way to Get Sky Go App on Android TV
Pre-Requisite:
Download the Sky Go APK file on your PC.Connect a USB drive to your PC and transfer the APK file to it.Install the ES File Explorer on your Android TV.
(1) Insert the USB drive into the HDMI port of your Android TV and turn it ON. (2) Before installing the application, you need to enable the option Unknown Sources. To do it, Go to Settings » Device Preferences » Security and Restrictions » Unknown Sources » Enable Downloader. (3) Launch the ES File Explorer on your Android TV and navigate to the USB drive section. (4) Tap the APK file and follow the on-screen instructions to install the Sky Go app on Android TV. (5) Once installed, open the Sky Go app and enter your account credentials to sign in. (6) Finally, play your desired content and stream it on a larger screen.
How to Cast Sky Go to Android TV
Sky Go is a Chromecast-compatible app. So, you can directly cast the app to your TV. Before moving further, connect your Android smartphone and Android TV to the same Wi-Fi network. (1) Open the Play Store on your Android Smartphone. (2) Navigate to the Search bar and type Sky Go using the virtual keyboard. (3) Locate the Sky Go app from the search results and hit the Install button on the app description page. (4) Launch the Sky Go app after installation and enter your login credentials to sign in. (5) Tap the Cast icon exhibited at the top. (6) You will see a list of devices available on the same Wi-Fi. Select your Android TV from the list. (7) Within seconds, you will see the Sky Go app screen on AndroidTV. Choose any content to play and watch it on your mobile as well as Android TV.
