How can I watch Sky TV online?

In a web browser

Watch Live TV and TV on demand instantly in your web browser. Firefox, Safari and Internet Explorer are all supported.

If you have the Sky Player software installed on another PC, you can also send on demand content to your library so it’s ready to watch when you get home.

Technical Requirements

MICROSOFT WINDOWS

Operating system
· Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit)
· Windows XP, Service Pack 3

Web browsers
· Internet Explorer 6
· Internet Explorer 7
· Firefox 2.0
· Firefox 3.0

Internet Explorer is required by the Sky Player software.

APPLE MACINTOSH

Operating system
· OS X 10.4.8+ on Intel-based Macs
(Sorry, Microsoft Silverlight 2.0 is not available for older Macs with PowerPC processors.)

Web browsers
· Safari 3.0
· Firefox 3.0

Using Sky Player Software

Some programmes, such as Movies and Entertainment, require the free Sky Player software. The software also allows you to download programmes to watch offline with guaranteed picture quality.

The Sky Player Software is free and will help you enjoy the Sky Player experience to the full on your PC.

You need Sky Player Software to:
· watch Movies and Entertainment programmes
· watch programmes offline
· ensure top-quality viewing, even with a slow internet connection
· buy programmes to keep

What you should know

· Sky Player Software is a safe, 10MB download. (You may also be prompted to install other safe Microsoft software during installation.)

· The Sky Player Software uses secure peer-2-peer technology, which means that your computer will automatically share programmes you’ve downloaded with other Sky Player users.



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