Sky Go Iphone Chromecast
Bear in mind, Sky Go is not yet compatible with Chromecast. To use Chromecast to watch Sky Go on a smart TV, the screen mirroring hack is the best workaround method to do this, ensuring you enjoy your favourite content on your big screen. I have put together more hacks below, so if one doesn’t work for you today, you can try another. Open the Sky Go app on your tablet or smartphone. At the top right of the app, you'll see the Chromecast icon which looks like a little TV.
Some things are just made to be watched on a big screen. So, when it comes to Sky Go, there are times you want to ditch that laptop, tablet or smartphone and kick back in front of a TV. Here’s how to stream Sky Go on your TV.
Sky Go has been around for some time now and it’s gone through several iterations, including some confusing crossovers with the Sky Q app. The app’s main function is letting you watch your Sky package over the internet – a super useful feature when you’re away from home or just not in the same room as your Sky box.
Related: Read our full Sky Q review
While being able to watch Sky on your Android or iOS device – from a Samsung Galaxy phone to an iPad – will be a marvel for some, sometimes it just isn’t good enough. The heart-pounding action scenes of Game of Thrones or Gangs of London on even the largest mobile device just won’t do.
We’ve put together this handy guide to show you just how to watch Sky Go on a TV.
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How do I stream Sky Go to my TV?
Kicking things off on a bit of a downer, the simple answer is you can’t. Never fear, you can get Sky Go on a TV using a good ol’ cable.
Unfortunately, Sky is yet to add any kind of casting function to the Sky Go app – as you can do with other streaming services like Netflix or Amazon – and this means there’s no way to shift the app’s mobile content from your phone or tablet to a TV. A lack of a Sky Go app on smart TVs doesn’t help the situation either.
Instead, you’ll need to grab your laptop and download Sky Go if you haven’t already. The next step is to check what connections your laptop has and, fingers crossed, it has an HDMI port and you’ve got a handy HDMI cable lying around.
Other solutions include a VGA/DVI connection on some older machines or a more flexible Thunderbolt port, but HDMI is the simplest way of going about things. Here’s exactly how to do it:
- Open the Sky Go app on your laptop
- Find what you want to watch and go fullscreen
- Attach the HDMI cable to your laptop
- Plug the other end into a free HDMI port on the back of the TV
- Make sure you are on the correct HDMI input on the TV and you are all set
Chromecast, developed by Google, is a great media-streaming device that allows you to stream photos, music and videos on a larger screen such as a television. If you want to stream your favorite movies from your phone to TV, it will be easier with a Chromecast dongle. However, since Google manufactures this device, it is more compatible with Android phones. If you are an iPhone user who wishes to have that privilege as well, this article will explain how to easily mirror iPhone to Chromecast.
How to Screen Mirror iPhone to Chromecast
LonelyScreen
Screen mirroring apps appear to be widely used by a large number of people to mirror iPhone to TV, what you can do is to use an app, such as LonelyScreen, which is supported by Chromecast. This app can cast your PC to the TV, then mirror iPhone to PC. This program serves as an AirPlay receiver for Windows and MAC. With this, you can display your iPhone or iPad screen to your PC. Here’s a detailed step-by-step procedure to screen mirror iPhone to Chromecast.
- Connect your Apple device, PC and Chromecast to the same Wi-Fi server.
- Install and run the app on your PC and then launch Chrome, look for the menu then click “Cast”.
- Click the arrow beside “Cast to” and select “Cast desktop”. Then, choose the name of your Chromecast.
- Now that your PC is displaying on your TV, proceed to the process of mirroring your iPhone to the PC. Just keep the program running on your PC.
- On your iOS device, tap Airplay Mirroring or Screen Mirroring, choose LonelyScreen and you should be able to stream iPhone to Chromecast.
Users Tip: You can also use LetsView to mirror your iPhone to PC. This app offers high-quality resolution when watching movies on a much bigger screen. What’s more, it is totally free!
Pros:
- Supports Airplay Mirroring.
- Casts your iPhone to TV via Chromecast.
- Good for demonstrations and presentations.
Cons:
Takes a while to reflect the activity on your iPhone to PC.
Google Home
Another software that can cast your iPhone to a TV screen is the Google Home app. This app is an all-purpose program that enables you to stream audios and movies available on your iPhone. Unlike the first tool, this tool allows you to cast your iPhone directly to the TV. One of its main features is its capability to detect and control a compatible device from a distance, such as a Smart Speaker. You can also access content from other Chromecast enabled apps on iOS including Netflix, YouTube, Hulu, Spotify and much more. Follow the steps listed below to cast iPhone to Chromecast:
- Download Google Home app from the App Store.
- Ensure your Chromecast is awake and set up. On the top right corner of your iPhone a you will see a Cast icon.
- Tap this icon and choose which Cast device you would like to reflect the content of your iPhone.
- Finally, your TV will load the video or music from your iPhone.
Pros:
- Links compatible devices such as Chromecast devices.
- Can cast iPhone to TV directly.
- Can pause and play audio and video streams.
Cons:
The file size of the app is very large.
Conclusion
In summary, the two methods mentioned above, using Lonely Screen or Google Home, allow you to mirror iPhone to Chromecast effortlessly. Simply select which one suits your needs the best. LonelyScreen is a light-weight app, it is recommended for users who just want to mirror their iPhone on a bigger screen such as when showing a demonstration. Google Home lets you cast your iPhone to the TV directly without needing a PC. This method is the best option for streaming videos and audios on your TV.
Sky Go Iphone Chromecast Extension
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