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How to Get Sky Go on LG Smart TV [Possible Ways]
Quick Answer
- The Sky Go app is not available on the LG Content Store. You need to use the Sky Go website using the web browser.
- Using Website: Open Web Browser on LG TV → Go to Sky Go website → Play the video content.
- You can also use your smartphone or PC to cast the Sky Go video content.
You can’t download the Sky Go app on your LG Smart TV as it is not listed on the Content Store. By using the built-in browser on your LG TV, you can access the Sky Go website.
Sky Go offers 100+ live TV channels and on-demand content. You can access all the video content using your Sky TV subscription. As the service is available only in the UK, make sure that you are using the platform within the geo-restriction.
In this guide, you will learn the possible ways to access the Sky Go platform on your LG TV.
How to Get Sky Go on LG Smart TV
1. Turn On your LG Smart TV.
2. Navigate to the home screen by clicking the Home button on the LG TV remote.
3. Select the Web Browser tile at the bottom (named as Web).
4. Navigate to the address bar and type the URL: www.skygo.co.nz.
5. Hit the Login or Register button and log in to your account.
6. Once signed in, play any video on the Sky Go website and watch it on your LG Smart TV.
How to Watch Sky Go on LG Smart TV using Chromecast
Before proceeding further, connect a Chromecast 2nd Gen or later device to your LG TV and follow the required procedures to cast the Sky Go app.
Cast Sky Go from Smartphone [Android & iOS]
1. Connect your smartphone and Chromecast to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. Install the Sky Go app from the Play Store or App Store on your smartphone.
3. Launch the Sky Go app and sign in to your account.
4. Play any video on the Sky Go app and tap the Cast icon exhibited at the top.
5. From the list of devices shown on your smartphone, select your Chromecast device name.
6. Within seconds, the video playing on the Sky Go app will appear on your Chromecast-connected LG TV.
7. To stop the casting, tap the Cast icon again and disconnect the Chromecast device.
Cast Sky Go on LG Smart TV from a PC [Chrome Browser]
1. First, connect your PC and Chromecast-connected LG TV to the same Wi-Fi.
2. Launch Google Chrome on your computer and go to the official website of Sky Go.
3. Log in to your account using the necessary credentials.
4. Once signed in, choose any content to play.
5. Right-click anywhere on the screen and click Cast from the menu.
6. Tap your Chromecast device and click the option Cast tab from the Sources drop-down menu.
Note: If you have installed the Sky Go app on your PC, tap the option Cast Desktop and select Share to mirror the entire PC screen to LG TV.
7. Once the PC screen is mirrored, play your favorite movie on the Sky Go website and watch it on your LG Smart TV.
8. To stop the casting, close the Chrome browser on your PC.
How to AirPlay Sky Go on LG Smart TV
To mirror your iOS screen, you must enable the AirPlay option on your LG Smart TV.
1. Hit the Home Button on the LG TV Remote.
2. Navigate to the Menu section and select Home Dashboard.
3. Look for the option AirPlay and click it.
4. Tap the option AirPlay and turn it On.
5. After enabling AirPlay, connect the iOS device and LG Smart TV to the same Wi-Fi.
6. Go to the Control Center on your iOS device.
7. Tap the Screen Mirroring option and select your LG Smart TV to mirror the iOS screen.
8. Once mirrored, open the Sky Go app and play any content to watch it on your LG TV.
9. When you are done with the Sky Go app, tap the Screen Mirroring icon and tap iPhone to disconnect the LG TV.
How to Stream Sky Go on LG Smart TV [TV Cast App]
1. Connect the LG Smart TV and your smartphone to the same Wi-Fi connection.
2. Launch the App Store or Play Store on your smartphone and install the TV Cast for LG webOS app.
3. Then, navigate to the LG Content Store on your LG TV and search for the TV Cast app.
4. Select the TV Cast app from the search results and hit the Install button on the app description page.
5. After installing the app, tap the Launch button to open it.
6. You will see the screen below. On this page, you can see the message “Not Connected” inside the TV Cast logo.
7. Launch the TV Cast for LG webOS app on your smartphone and tap the Cast icon at the top.
8. On the pop-up menu, note down the IP address.
9. Navigate to the IP address displayed in the TV Cast app on the LG Smart TV.
10. Use the LG TV remote and change the IP address to the same number exhibited on the TV Cast for LG webOS mobile app.
Note: If the IP address isn’t matched, you cannot mirror Sky Go on LG TV.
11. Once matched, you will see the message “Connected” inside the TV Cast symbol.
12. On the TV Cast for LG webOS mobile app, click Launch Screen Mirroring.
13. Now, the smartphone screen will be mirrored on LG TV.
14. Open the Sky Go app on your Android or iOS device and log in to your account.
15. Play your favorite video content on Sky Go and stream it on your LG Smart TV.
Alternative Ways to Install Sky Go on LG Smart TV
As Sky Go is unavailable on LG Smart TV, you can connect the streaming devices listed below to your LG TV and install the Sky Go app from the respective app store. The installation guide for Sky Go on different streaming devices is mentioned below.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Sky Go is available only in the UK. You can use any reliable VPN service like ExpressVPN to access Sky Go content in the USA.
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