Can I Install & Watch Sky Go on FireStick?

Can I Use Sky Go on FireStick? This post examines whether you can install and use the Sky Go app on FireStick and explores its alternative.

What is Sky Go?

Sky Go is a free add-on service for Sky TV subscribers, available exclusively in the UK and Ireland.

With Sky Go, eligible customers can stream live TV and on-demand content on smartphones, tablets, and laptops.

The Sky Go app is available on all major platforms, including iOS, Android, Fire OS, Windows, and macOS.

With Sky Go, subscribers get free access to numerous channels. Here are some of the popular ones:

Sky Sports Main Event
Sky Sports Premier League
Sky Cinema Action
Sky Cinema Comedy
E!
MTV
Boomerang
Nicktoons
Sky History
National Geographic
Star Plus
CBNC

Sky Go offers on-demand content, including 1,000+ movies and 5,000+ kids’ episodes worldwide.

For Sky TV subscribers, Sky Go is a complimentary service that allows them to enjoy live TV and on-demand content on the go.

For FireStick Users

ISPs, hackers, and other third-party entities worldwide may monitor your online activities. For security, privacy, and smooth streaming, it is recommended to use a reliable VPN for FireStick. Your IP address is visible to sites you visit.

I recommend ExpressVPN, a fast and secure VPN in the industry. It is very easy to install on any device, including an Amazon Fire TV Stick. Also, it comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you don't like their service, you can always ask for a refund. ExpressVPN also has a special deal where you can get 4 months free and save 61% on the 2-year plan.

Read: How to Install and Use the Best VPN for FireStick

Sky Go Features Overview

It is free for Sky TV subscribers
Available on multiple platforms, including iOS, Fire, Android, and Mac
1,000+ on-demand HD movies
5,000+ cartoon episodes for kids
Access to over 100+ live TV channels in genres like sports, entertainment, news, and docs
Sky Mobile customers can use Sky Go without using their data

How to Subscribe to Sky Go

Sky Go is free with a Sky TV subscription. If you are a Sky subscriber, install Sky Go on your device and sign in with your subscription details.

But if you don’t have a Sky TV subscription, here are the steps to purchase the subscription:

1. Go to Sky.com and click on Deals.

2. Select the service you want – TV, TV & Broadband, Glass, Broadband, Mobile, or Protect.

3. Select a subscription package for the service and click Get Started to confirm your selection.

4. Sky TV will ask you to add your favorite TV packs. If you want to select a pack, click Add.

5. Once you are done selecting the add-ons, click Continue.

6. As I selected Sky’s TV service, Sky is cross-selling me their Broadband service. I selected Continue without Sky Broadband as I already have an internet service.

7. Provide your Email & Postcode so Sky can locate your area.

8. Sky will ask whether you have lived at the same address for 3 years. Select Yes, confirm Sky’s Privacy & Cookies Notice, and click Continue.

9. Confirm whether you’re the named account holder. Click Continue. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the payment for your Sky subscription.

That’s all. You have subscribed to Sky TV and can now access content on the Sky Go app.

How to Stream on FireStick with a VPN

Your internet provider and many websites/apps can see your IP address and some details about your connection. Using a VPN encrypts your traffic and masks your IP address, which helps protect your online privacy.

I recommend ExpressVPN. It’s a reputable VPN with strong encryption and fast connections, and it’s straightforward to install on Fire TV/FireStick and other devices.

Next, I’ll show you how to set up and use ExpressVPN on your Fire TV/Stick.

Step 1: Subscribe to ExpressVPN HERE. It comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Meaning, you can use it for free for the first 30 days, and if you are not satisfied with the performance (which is highly unlikely), you can ask for a full refund.

Step 2: Power ON your Fire TV Stick and go to Find, followed by the Search option.

Step 3: Now type “Expressvpn” (without quotes) in the search bar and select ExpressVPN when it shows up in the search results.

Step 4: Click Download to install the ExpressVPN app on Fire TV / Stick.

Step 5: Open the app and enter the login credentials that you created when you purchased the ExpressVPN subscription. Click Sign in.

Step 6: Click the Power icon to connect to a VPN server. That’s all. Your connection is now secure with the fastest and best VPN for FireStick.

How do you install and use Sky Go on FireStick? Is it Possible?

Sky Go isn’t officially available on Fire TV, but it is on Fire mobile devices.

To use Sky Go on FireStick, you can sideload the app using Downloader.

However, even after that, Sky Go may still not work on your FireStick. Below is the screenshot of the error I got after sideloading Sky Go on my Fire TV:

The error message on the FireStick reads the following:

“There was a problem starting the app. Error [-20190005]. Please restart the app and try again.”

Mirroring and casting also don’t work with Sky Go. If you try to play the app on supported devices and cast it on your FireStick, you get an error message stating:

“Playback is not allowed from external devices.”

Best Sky Go Alternatives For FireStick

There is still a way to watch Sky TV channels on FireStick, especially for UK and Irish viewers. That alternative app is Now TV.

Now TV is an over-the-top streaming service known by the mononym NOW. It is a joint venture between the British media giant Sky Group and Comcast’s Xfinity cable provider.

You will need a subscription to watch Now TV. This platform offers a range of Sky TV channels, including sports, cinema, and live TV.

It offers four memberships. These are:

NOW Entertainment
NOW Sports
NOW Cinema
NOW Hayu

NOW Entertainment

The Entertainment membership offers Sky Original shows and movies, live Sky TV channels, and HBO box sets.

Notable Sky channels under Entertainment membership include:

Sky Atlantic
Sky Max
Sky Witness
Sky Comedy
Sky Crime
Sky History
Sky Nature
Sky Documentaries
Sky SciFi
Sky Kids

Now Entertainment also has some other popular channels:

Comedy Central
Alibi
GOLD
MTV
BSL Zone

NOW Sports

Moving on to the Now Sports package, this is a unique plan for all sports lovers. Below are the various sports channels on this membership:

Sky Sports Main Event
Sky Sports Premier League
Sky Sports Cricket
Sky Sports Football
Sky Sports F1
Sky Sports Golf
Sky Sports Action
Sky Sports Tennis
Sky Sports Racing
Sky Sports Arena
Sky Sports Mix
Sky Sports News

NOW Cinema

NOW Cinema offers Sky TV’s original and popular VOD content, which movie enthusiasts can try. This membership offers over 1,000 movies across 10+ Sky TV channels, featuring a diverse range of classics, Sky Original films, and Box Office hits.

NOW Cinema channels include:

Sky Cinema Action
Sky Cinema Christmas
Sky Cinema Family
Sky Cinema Animation
Sky Cinema Hits
Sky Cinema Must-See Movies
Sky Cinema Premiere
Sky Cinema Comedy
Sky Cinema SciFi Horror
Sky Cinema Thriller
Sky Cinema Drama
Sky Cinema Greats

NOW Hayu

NOW Hayu gives you access to all reality TV shows on Sky TV, including over 3000 episodes of US shows.

NOW TV Memberships and Pricing

Below are the various NOW TV memberships and their pricing:

1. NOW Entertainment

Entertainment 6-month saver at £6.99/month
Entertainment & Cinema at £13.99/month
Entertainment Fully Flexible £9.99/month

2. NOW Cinema

Cinema & Entertainment at £13.99/month
Cinema Fully Flexible at £9.99/month

3. NOW Sports

Monthly Membership at £26/month
Day Membership at £14.99

4. NOW Hayu at £4.99/ month (includes a 7-day free trial)

You can download the NOW TV app from the Amazon Store. Installing it and setting it up on your FireStick is straightforward. Here is our guide to installing Now TV on Fire Stick quickly and easily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Unfortunately, Sky Go is currently unsupported on Fire TV devices. The only Amazon devices compatible with the Sky Go app are the Fire tablet and phone.

The Sky Go app supports various devices, including Google phones and tablets, Apple phones and tablets, Amazon Fire phones and tablets, as well as PlayStation, Xbox, and Apple TV.

Yes, but with limitations. If you have an Apple TV 4K box or a gaming console connected to a TV, you can use the Sky Go app on these devices to watch content on your TV. However, you would need a multi-screen or whole-home Sky TV subscription for this to work.

Yes, Sky Go is free for all Sky TV users. If you already have a Sky TV subscription, install the app on your device and log in using your TV credentials.

Sky Go and FireStick are incompatible, which is why they keep crashing. The app developer or content provider may have placed restrictions that prevent the app from working on unsupported devices. Sideloading the app onto the FireStick might be possible, but the functionality depends on what the developer or owner permits.

Wrapping Up

You can sideload the Sky Go app on FireStick. However, the app may still not work. You will receive an error message whenever you try to open and use it.

Have you tried sideloading Sky Go on FireStick? Please share your thoughts and experiences in the comment section below.

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