How To Get Sky Go on Firestick?

Sky Go is one of the most popular streaming services in the UK. 

For now, the service is not available on the Fire TV Stick, which can be frustrating for those who use Amazon’s handy streaming device and have a Sky Go subscription.

In this article, we’ll go over different ways you can try to install Sky Go on Firestick. 

Let’s begin.

What is Sky Go?

Sky Go is Sky Group’s streaming service that offers its users a selection of live and on-demand content, including TV shows, movies, and sports, no matter where they are. 

The service is only available in Ireland and the UK. 

Is Sky Go free?

Sky Go is only free for those who already have a Sky TV package subscription. 

There is a two-device limit on the Sky Go which can be extended with a Sky Go Extra subscription for up to four devices, which includes gaming consoles like Playstation and Xbox. 

What can you watch on Sky Go?

In the Sky Go app, you’ll find over 70 live channels from a variety of categories, such as News, Sports, Kids, Documentaries, and more, but it will mostly depend on the Sky TV subscription package that you have. 

The app also allows downloading content for offline viewing and replaying.

Can you get Sky Go on Firestick in the UK?

For now, the Sky Go app is not on Firestick. The app is only available on iOS and Android devices, as well as PC and Mac computers.

However, there are some ways you can try to get Sky Go on Firestick on your own. 

How to get Sky Go on Firestick?

To sideload (and essentially install Sky Go on Firestick) the app, you’ll first need to enable the ‘Unknown Source’ feature on the Firestick.

To enable ‘Unknown Sources’ on Firestick:

1. Open the Settings menu through the home screen.
2. Head to ‘My Fire TV’.

3. Select ‘Developer Options’.
4. Select ‘Apps from Unknown Sources’.

5. Confirm enabling ‘Unknown Sources’ by selecting ‘Turn On’.

How To Install Sky Go on Firestick Using The Downloader App

One way to try and install Sky Go on Amazon’s Firestick device is through The Downloader app. 

Once you download and install the app:

1. Open the ‘Downloader’ app.
2. Locate the search box on the home page.

3. Enter ‘https://bit.ly/2MJIcba’ and click ‘Go’.
4. Download the APK file for the app.
5. Select the ‘Install’ button after the download is complete.

If it works, you’ll be able to find the Sky Go app in the Firestick app library.

How To Install Sky Go on Firestick Using Es File Explorer

Another way to install the Sky Go app on Firestick is via ES File Explorer. 

To download and install the ES File Explorer:

1. Go to the homepage of the Firestick app and select the ‘Find’ menu.
2. Click on the ‘Search’ option.
3. Type in ‘Es File Explorer’.
4. Download the ES File Explorer.

After it’s installed:

1. Open the Es File Explorer app.
2. Select the ‘Tools’ section on the left side.
3. Select the ‘Downloader’ option and click on the ‘+’ or ‘New’ option.
4. Enter ‘https://bit.ly/2MJIcba’ in the dialogue prompt box that pops up.

1. Click on ‘Download’ and then ‘Install’ once the download is completed.

How To Install Sky Go on Firestick Using Aptoide TV

Aptoide is an alternative app store app that you can use to download Sky Go on Firestick and many other free apps. 

To install Sky Go through the Aptoide TV app, you need to:

1. Open the Aptoide app.

2. Type in ‘Sky Go app’ in the search bar.
3. Locate Sky Go in the search results and select it.
4. Click ‘Download’ and Install the app once it finishes downloading.

Once the installation completes, you should receive a notification that the Sky Go app is in the app library.

How To Download Sky Go on Firestick Using Apps2Fire

Another alternative app store that can allow your Firestick to access Sky Go is the App2Fire app. This app essentially allows you to upload any app from your Android device and upload it to your Firestick.

To download Firestick via App2Fire:

1. Download the Apps2Fire app on your phone.
2. Open the ‘Setup’ menu.
3. After locating the dialogue box for an ‘IP Address’ input, type in your Firestick IP address (NOTE: To find your Firestick IP address, you need to go into the Firestick ‘Settings‘ menu > About > Network. The IP address will be displayed here.)
4. Save the settings, find the Sky Go app, and upload it to the IP address of your Firestick.

How To Cast Sky Go on a Firestick?

One of the simplest ways of accessing Sky Go via Firestick is to screen mirror content through your mobile phone. 

To do so, you’ll need to:

1. Have your Firestick connected to the Internet.
2. Launch the Sky Go app on your phone.
3. In the ‘Control Panel’ menu, find the ‘Screen Mirroring’ or ‘AirPlay’ option.
4. Link your phone to the Firestick device.

Note: Since Sky Go is not supported on Amazon Fire Stick devices as of yet, these methods might but are not guaranteed to work. 

Things To Try If Sky Go Is Not Working On Your Firestick

While several apps can help you sideload Sky Go on Fire Stick, some issues can cause the Firestick to crash. Here are some things you can do to make sure your Firestick works properly:

• Clear the cache memory: Your Firestick stores data in the background– the more you use it, the more data it will save. This can make your device buggy and prone to inconsistencies and crashes.

• Factory reset: A factory reset will both remove unnecessary cache memory and reset all other settings to their default state.

• Check the app version: Outdated software is known to be susceptible to failure. That’s why it’s important to make sure you have the latest Sky Go app version.

Bottom Line

Sky Go is a great streaming service that gives subscribers access to plenty of movies, TV shows, and live sports events. Sky Go on Firestick may not be supported on the Amazon device yet, but there are apps that can help you download it on the portable streaming device– after you sideload the Firestick.