Key Takeaways
- Sideload Sky Go on Philips Android/Google TV: Download the Downloader → Enable Unkown Sources in Settings → Open Downloader → Enter Sky Go APK URL → Click Go → Install Sky Go.
- Watch Sky Go on Philips Smart TV:
- Using Casting: Connect Philips TV and smartphone to same Wi-Fi → Open Sky Go app → Select a content → Click cast icon → Select your Philips TV.
- Using AirPlay: Connect Philips TV and Apple device to same Wi-Fi → Open Sky Go app → Select a content → Click AirPlay icon → Select your Philips TV.
Sky Go is an on-demand and catch-up TV app where you can stream premium TV shows, movies, sports, and other content. Sky Go only has an app for smartphones and a few streaming. You cannot install the app on your Philips Smart TV regardless of the version and the operating system. However, the mobile app of Sky Go offers both Chromecast and AirPlay support, which you can use to watch its content on Philips Smart TV.
However, if you are using the Philips Android/Google TV, you can access the Downloader app to sideload the app and stream its content on your TV. In the guide, I will show you how to sideload cast and AirPlay Sky Go app on all models Philips Smart TVs.
How to Sideload Sky Go on Philips Smart TV
You can sideload the Sky Go app on the Philips Smart TV that runs on the Android or Google TV operating system. You can use applications like ES File Explorer or Downloader to sideload the app on your Philips Smart TV easily. Here, we have used the Downloader app to sideload the app on Philips Smart TV.
1. Turn on your Philips Smart TV and ensure it is connected to a Wi-Fi connection.
2. Go to the Apps section and open the Google Play Store.
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3. Click the search icon and type Downloader.
Note: On Google TV, go to the Search tab and search for the Downloader app to install it on your TV.
4. From the search result, locate the Downloader app and click Install.
5. Once the app is installed, go to the Settings of your Philips Android or Google TV.
6. Click on Device Preferences (Android TV) and Apps (Google TV).
7. Select the Security & restrictions options and select Unknown sources.
8. Click on the toggle next to Downloader to enable the app to sideload apps.
9. Now, open the Downloader app on your Philips Smart TV.
10. On the Home page, enter the URL of Sky Go APK and click Go.
11. Once the APK file has been downloaded, launch the Sky Go APK file and click Install to start the installation process.
12. Click Done or Open to complete the installation process.
Now, you can launch the Sky Go app and watch its content on your Philips Android/Google TV.
How to Stream Sky Go on Phlilips TV Using the Mobile App
Since you cannot install the Sky Go app on your Philips Smart TV, you can use the built-in Chromecast and AirPlay support to cast the app content from your smartphone to your TV. Based on your TV OS and mobile, you can follow the steps used below to cast the Sky Go content to your TV.
Cast Sky Go on Philips Smart TV from Android Device
Philips Smart TVs running on Android, Google, and Saphi operating systems have the screencast option enabled by default. However, for Philiips TV running on Roku and NetTV, you must enable the screencast function from the settings. Follow the steps given below to enable the screencast settings on your Philips Smart TV.
Enable Cast on Philips Smart TV
- Philips Roku TV: Tap the home button on the remote → Select Settings → Click System → Select Screen Mirroring → Choose Screen Mirroring mode → Select Always Allow or Prompt.
- Philips Net TV: Press the menu button on the remote → Select Wireless Screencasting.
Once you enable the screen mirroring option, ensure to connect your Android smartphone and Philips Smart TV to the same Wi-Fi network.
To Cast Sky Go on Philips TV
1. Open the Sky Go app on your Android mobile device.
Note: If you don’t have the Sky Go app installed on your smartphone, install it from the app from Google Play Store.
2. Launch the Sky Go app on your device and sign in to your subscription account.
3. Select content you would like to cast to your Philips Smart TV.
4. Click the Cast icon and select your Philips TV from the list of available active devices.
Now, the select content will be cast on your Philips Smart TV.
To AirPlay Sky Go on Philips Roku TV from Apple Devices
The AirPlay feature is only available on the Philips Roku TV. You can use the AirPlay function on the Sky Go app to stream content on your Philips Roku TV. To start AirPlaying content on your Philips Roku TV, you must first enable the AirPlay on Philips TV.
Note: To Enable AirPlay, press the home button on the Roku remote → Go to Settings → Select Apple AirPlay and HomeKit → Turn on AirPlay.
To AirPlay Sky Go from iPhone & iPad
1. Install the Sky Go app from the App Store on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Open the Sky Go app and sign in to your subscription account.
3. Now, select the content you need to AirPlay to Philips Smart TV.
4. Click on the AirPlay icon and select your Philips Smart TV from the list.
Now, the content on your iPhone will be AirPlayed to the Philips Roku TV.
FAQ
The Sky Go app will not be available on the Philips Smart TV due to the app not being compatible.
Yes. You can rely on any trustworthy VPN, such as ExpressVPN or NordVPN, to unblock the geo-restrictions to watch Sky Go outside the UK.
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