Are you a fan of the Sky TV network? Then you definitely possess the Sky Go application. You can download the application on your smartphone and enjoy the TV whenever and wherever you want. With Sky Go, you can access various live TVs and on-demand videos. For this, you should have primarily subscribed to Sky TV. Chromecast is one of the most used streaming devices. It has made streaming various contents from your mobile or tablet to your TV. For quite a long time, Sky Go didn’t have native Chromecast support. Lately, it has been added, and thus we can Chromecast Sky Go to the big screen. Follow along to know how to do it from your smartphone and PC.
You can get the Sky Go app on various devices, including Android phone or tablet, iPhone or iPad, Mac, Windows PC. Even gaming consoles like Xbox and Playstation have the official Sky Go app.
Sky TV Subscription
To use the Sky Go application, you must require a Sky TV subscription. The following are the Sky TV packages.
- Sky TV and Netflix at €25/month for 18 months subscription plan.
- Add-ons
- Sports – €25/month
- Cinema – €11/month
- Kids – €5/month
- HD – €6/month
- Ultra HD – €10/month
- Multiscreen – €14/month
- Sky Broadband – €22/month
- Sky Mobile – €7/month
How to Chromecast Sky Go to TV?
Check out the section below to know all the possible ways in which you can cast Sky Go Chromecast TV.
Chromecast Sky Go from Smartphone
We can Chromecast the Sky Go app from our mobile in two ways.
- Cast Sky Go App
- Screen Mirror Mobile
- Android Screen Mirroring
- iPhone or iPad Screen Mirroring
Chromecast Sky Go App to TV – Built-in Cast Option
The following method applies to both Android and iOS devices. But make sure to have the latest version of the Sky GO app.
1: Connect your Chromecast device to the TV. Power it up and turn it on. Some smart TV comes with in-built Chromecast support.
2: Connect your Chromecast device or Chromecast built-in TV to the Wi-Fi network.
3: Connect your smartphone to the same wi-fi network. It will allow the devices to scan and establish connections between each other.
4: Download the Sky Go application on your smartphone.
5: Log in to your Sky TV account. Start Playing your favorites on your mobile.
6: Tap the cast icon on the top-right corner of the screen. Your phone will scan for the available devices.
7: From the list, choose your Chromecast device. Once the connection is established, Sky Go content will stream on your TV.
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Alternative Approach – Screen Mirroring
If you own the older versions of Sky Go, it isn’t compatible with the Chromecast. So you have to use the smartphone’s screen mirroring.
Android Phone
1: Plug in your Chromecast device to the TV. Connect it to the Wi-Fi network.
2: Connect your Android mobile to the same Wi-Fi network. Download the Sky Go app on your Android mobile.
3: Go to Settings >> Connected Devices >> Connection Preferences. Choose the Cast option.
4 From the list of available devices, choose your Chromecast device or Chromecast in-built TV.
5: You will get a warning that says, “Exposing sensitive info during casting/recording.” Choose Start Now.
6: Launch the Sky Go TV app on your Android phone. Log in and start streaming. The content will get a screen mirrored to the TV.
iPhone / iPad
1: Download the Screen Mirror for Chromecast or any other similar app on your iPhone from App Store.
2: Connect your iPhone and your Chromecast devices to the same Wi-Fi network. It will establish a connection with each other.
3: Download the Sky Go app on your iPhone or iPad. Log in with your existing account credentials.
4: Launch the Mirror for the Chromecast app. It will start looking for the available devices.
5: Choose your Chromecast device. And then tap Start Mirroring.
6: Select the Mirror Chromecast, and then choose Start Broadcast.
7: Your iPhone will be mirrored. Launch the Sky Go app and start streaming its content on TV.
Related: How to Chromecast HBO GO
Chromecast Sky Go to TV from PC
The following method will be applicable for both Mac and Windows PC. You can Chromecast from the Google Chrome web browser.
1: Connect your Chromecast device and your PC (Windows or Mac) to the same Wi-Fi network. With this, the devices can recognize each other.
2: Open the Google Chrome web browser. Go to the Sky Go (https://www.sky.com/) and login to your account.
3: Right-click on the screen and choose the cast option. The same option is available on the three-dotted menu in the top-right corner.
4: Choose your Chromecast device from the list of available devices.
5: From the sources drop-down, choose the Cast Tab option. It will cast only the current tab. If needed, you can cast the entire Desktop by choosing the Cast Desktop option.
6: Now, you can see Sky GO on your Chromecast TV.
So that was all the methods in which you can cast Sky Go. You can also use the Google Home application to screen mirror your smartphones to the Chromecast devices. If you have got any queries or suggestions, do let us know in the comment section below.