Watch Sky Sports On Chromebook

Wondering how to get Sky Go working on a Chromebook? Here's how to – no HDMI cable required!

Pretty sure I think the answer is no to being able to watch Sky Go on a Chromebook, but I'm not 100% sure. Monday 30th July 2018. The home of all Sky Sports TV channels, TV shows, TV guide. Watch Sky Sports has all our live sports coverage, plus the latest sports and transfer news.

A Chromebook is a great alternative to a regular laptop and they often come at much more reasonable prices. Light, compact and easy to transport, the Chromebook is a great device for anyone on the move.

Sky Go is a fantastic app which provides Sky TV customers the ability to watch all their favourite shows on the move. Multiple devices can also be in use under the same roof – that way everyone's happy.

So, here's a look at whether it's possible to get Sky Go working on a Chromebook.

Does Sky Go work with HDMI cables?

Unfortunately, Sky Go subscribers can't plug an HDMI cable into a laptop or mobile device and hook it up to a bigger screen.

This is similar to the fact that when watching Sky Go, viewers are unable to take screenshots of a show. Overall, it seems that unless the Sky Go app is installed on the device screen you're watching, you can't view the content.

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Can I Watch Sky Go On Chromebook

Thankfully, for anyone with Sky Go and a Chromebook, things are quite straightforward.

The Chromebook is compatible with apps from the Google Play Store. So, head to the Google Play Store to download the Sky Go app. Once installed, log into your Sky Go account and you should be able to watch Sky Go content without a hitch.

The only downside is that an HDMI cable cannot be plugged into the Chromebook to watch on a bigger screen.

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What about Sky Go and a Google Chromecast?

Based on the fact that Sky Go is incompatible with HDMI cables and doesn't allow screenshotting, many would assume that the app wouldn't work with casting devices, either. But, there is a workaround for Chromecast users.

1. Firstly, open the Sky Go app on your computer.
2. Ensure that Google Chrome is installed on your computer and that the Sky Go launcher is up to date.
3. To cast to a Chromecast, pick something to watch on your Sky Go via the app.
4. Open Google Chrome and select the ‘Google Cast' option (this is in the top right-hand corner of the browser page) which should show a drop-down of the available devices in your home.
5. Select the option under ‘sources' to cast the ‘entire desktop' which is the option to go for rather than just casting your current tab.

Which other devices can I watch Sky Go on?

Sky Go is a great app which comes along with any Sky TV subscription package. The app can be downloaded on both iOS and Android mobile devices.

Bigger devices such as an Android TV support the Sky Go app as well as laptops, PCs and Chromebooks.

The main issue that Sky Go customers have had is getting the content onto a bigger screen. Without HDMI capabilities, for now, viewers will have to watch on smaller screens.

Alternatively, see our guide on getting Sky Go up and running on an Amazon Fire TV Stick. With a Firestick, Sky subscribers can enjoy content on the big screen.

Sky Go is a great way to enjoy Sky channels on your TV, laptop, iPhone, iPad, Android tablet or phone.

Unfortunately, the service doesn't allow you to use an HDMI cable directly, but there are ways to work around this issue.

Some Smart TVs also do not currently support the Sky Go app which means you might be stuck watching it on a smaller screen.

How to watch Sky Go on your phone

If you're off on holiday or have a lot of travels planned and you're a Sky subscriber, why not download the Sky Go app on your laptop or phone?

With this installed, you need to log in with your Sky ID and password. You should have set this up when you first joined Sky. With that done, you're free to browse and enjoy Sky programming on your mobile device or laptop.

You can also download shows and movies to watch while you're offline if you're a Sky Go Extra customer, which is particularly useful when you're heading abroad on holiday to avoid data charges.

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An alternative to your Sky Go?

Pretty sure I think the answer is no to being able to watch Sky Go on a Chromebook, but I'm not 100% sure. Monday 30th July 2018. The home of all Sky Sports TV channels, TV shows, TV guide. Watch Sky Sports has all our live sports coverage, plus the latest sports and transfer news.

A Chromebook is a great alternative to a regular laptop and they often come at much more reasonable prices. Light, compact and easy to transport, the Chromebook is a great device for anyone on the move.

Sky Go is a fantastic app which provides Sky TV customers the ability to watch all their favourite shows on the move. Multiple devices can also be in use under the same roof – that way everyone's happy.

So, here's a look at whether it's possible to get Sky Go working on a Chromebook.

Does Sky Go work with HDMI cables?

Unfortunately, Sky Go subscribers can't plug an HDMI cable into a laptop or mobile device and hook it up to a bigger screen.

This is similar to the fact that when watching Sky Go, viewers are unable to take screenshots of a show. Overall, it seems that unless the Sky Go app is installed on the device screen you're watching, you can't view the content.

Sky Go Chromebook HDMI

Can I Watch Sky Go On Chromebook

Thankfully, for anyone with Sky Go and a Chromebook, things are quite straightforward.

The Chromebook is compatible with apps from the Google Play Store. So, head to the Google Play Store to download the Sky Go app. Once installed, log into your Sky Go account and you should be able to watch Sky Go content without a hitch.

The only downside is that an HDMI cable cannot be plugged into the Chromebook to watch on a bigger screen.

• Award-winning Amazon original series
• Unlimited streaming of Movies and TV shows
• Watch anywhere
• Cancel any time
• Start your 30-day free trial

What about Sky Go and a Google Chromecast?

Based on the fact that Sky Go is incompatible with HDMI cables and doesn't allow screenshotting, many would assume that the app wouldn't work with casting devices, either. But, there is a workaround for Chromecast users.

1. Firstly, open the Sky Go app on your computer.
2. Ensure that Google Chrome is installed on your computer and that the Sky Go launcher is up to date.
3. To cast to a Chromecast, pick something to watch on your Sky Go via the app.
4. Open Google Chrome and select the ‘Google Cast' option (this is in the top right-hand corner of the browser page) which should show a drop-down of the available devices in your home.
5. Select the option under ‘sources' to cast the ‘entire desktop' which is the option to go for rather than just casting your current tab.

Which other devices can I watch Sky Go on?

Sky Go is a great app which comes along with any Sky TV subscription package. The app can be downloaded on both iOS and Android mobile devices.

Bigger devices such as an Android TV support the Sky Go app as well as laptops, PCs and Chromebooks.

The main issue that Sky Go customers have had is getting the content onto a bigger screen. Without HDMI capabilities, for now, viewers will have to watch on smaller screens.

Alternatively, see our guide on getting Sky Go up and running on an Amazon Fire TV Stick. With a Firestick, Sky subscribers can enjoy content on the big screen.

Sky Go is a great way to enjoy Sky channels on your TV, laptop, iPhone, iPad, Android tablet or phone.

Unfortunately, the service doesn't allow you to use an HDMI cable directly, but there are ways to work around this issue.

Some Smart TVs also do not currently support the Sky Go app which means you might be stuck watching it on a smaller screen.

How to watch Sky Go on your phone

If you're off on holiday or have a lot of travels planned and you're a Sky subscriber, why not download the Sky Go app on your laptop or phone?

With this installed, you need to log in with your Sky ID and password. You should have set this up when you first joined Sky. With that done, you're free to browse and enjoy Sky programming on your mobile device or laptop.

You can also download shows and movies to watch while you're offline if you're a Sky Go Extra customer, which is particularly useful when you're heading abroad on holiday to avoid data charges.

Watch Sky Sports On Chromebook Pc

An alternative to your Sky Go?

• Award-winning Amazon original series
• Unlimited streaming of Movies and TV shows
• Watch anywhere
• Cancel anytime
• Start your 30 day free trial

Why won't my HDMI cable work with Sky Go?

Sky TV hasn't cited in an official statement why an HDMI cable won't work when trying to watch Sky Go on your TV.

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The reason for HDMI and Sky Go being incompatible is most likely a way of protecting the Sky Go content. Sky may be concerned with what customers could do with the Sky Go content. For all they know, customers could be sharing content with other people who aren't paying customers by recording shows.

We understand this can be frustrating when you pay for the service and then you can't use it the way you want to. Many Sky Go customers wish to watch the service on a bigger screen and an HDMI cable enables just that.

However, the Sky Go app is downloadable for Android users, so if you have an Android TV you may be able to install the Android app and watch Sky Go content.

Alternatively, if you have a console, such as an Xbox or a PlayStation, download the Sky Go app and watch it on your TV through that way.

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An economic way to watch Sky Go is by buying a streaming stick. See our guide on how to get Sky Go on an Amazon Firestick.