Unofficial Guide to the Sky Player

We take a look at Sky's online live TV and video-on-demand service.

Watch Premier League online: Sky Sports and ESPN with skyplayer.sky.com

 

What is the Sky Player?

 

Sky Player TV is a way of watching Sky TV online without having a Sky dish, set top or long term subscription. The user can subscribe for as little as one month to watch channels live online, with a selection of programmes included to watch on demand. You can also rent or buy individual programmes on demand to see what Sky TV has to offer without any subscription commitments.

 

To try Sky's online TV service, go to skyplayer.sky.com

 

Live TV with Sky Player

With the Sky Player, you can watch live TV, with channels including: G.O.L.D, Sky Sports, Sky Movies, MTV, British Eurosport, ESPN, ESPN Classic, National Geographic, MTV and Sky News.

On Demand TV with Sky Player

Download and watch a wide choice of content from Sky, including:

• Sky Movies and Sky Box Office
• Sky 1 shows such as Lost, 24 and Heroes
• Sports (Sky Sports and ESPN)
• Documentaries from channels such as National Geographic
• Kids shows from CBBC, Baby TV and Cbeebies

To try Sky's online TV service, go to skyplayer.sky.com

How do I use Sky Player?

You can access Sky Player on a PC or on a Mac. Here's how:

• With a Web browser - No special software to download, you can watch live TV, or stream shows, sport and movies on-demand, all from your browser - Go to skyplayer.sky.com
• Alternatively, download special Sky Player, for extra features such as offline viewing and programme bookmarking. (PC-only)

To try Sky's online TV service, go to skyplayer.sky.com

 

Sky Player on Games Consoles?

You can also access the Sky Player on a Microsoft Xbox 360. You will need a Sky Player and an Xbox LIVE Gold subscription to watch Sky Player content on your Xbox.

To get Sky Player, go to 'Video Marketplace' in Xbox LIVE. You'll also need to sign up at skyplayer.sky.com

 

Useful Links

• Satellite TV on a PC - Hook up your Sky box to a PC
• Sky Player - The official Sky Player site.
• Catch-up TV services - Help with TV shows you've missed recently
• TV over Internet - A look at what TV services are available over the Internet in the UK.
• Video on Demand - Who needs a TV listings service? TV when you're ready.
• On your PC - How to get TV and radio on your PC.

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