Now TV is an internet television service owned by Sky plc. It was first announced
in February 2012, and launched in the United Kingdom on 17 July 2012. The
service is available to watch via computer, various mobile devices, some
game consoles and set-top boxes, with a Now TV branded box launched in July
2013. It is not viewable via Sky's digital satellite television service, or
through the Sky Go Internet service. History
Now TV commenced service in July 2012 by offering only films at first, adding
sports in March 2013, and entertainment channels in October 2013. Film and
entertainment channels are accessed by paying a monthly fee, and sports on an
ad-hoc basis. Now TV is designed for people who have no existing pay TV
service. Now TV is available via the web on Mac
OS or Windows, as an app on Android and iOS devices, PlayStation 3, Xbox One and
Xbox 360 consoles, and LG Smart TVs, as well as Apple TV, Roku, Now TV Box and
YouView set-top boxes, its Sky Sports Day Pass content on Apple's AirPlay, and
its full range of services on both the Roku Streaming Stick and as a Google
Cast link to Chromecast, which are plug-ins for modern flatscreen TVs
through the HDMI connector. It is not currently available on the Amazon Fire
TV set-top box. The service offers streams up to 720p resolution depending
on the playback device and uses adaptive bitrate streaming to minimise
disruption. In January 2014, it was announced that
ITV Player would be made available on NOW TV box.
Now TV Box In July 2013 Sky launched a Now
TV-branded Roku streaming box allowing users to stream Now TV content to their
TV via an analogue base band connection or a HDMI, currently enabling it to
display content from BBC iPlayer, All 4, Demand 5, Spotify, ITV Hub and Sky News.
It has limited access to the Roku Channel Store and only a pre-approved
list of Channels can be downloaded. A number of third-party channels can be
side-loaded to the device using its Developer Mode.
On 6 August 2015 Sky launched the NOW TV Box 2 [based around a 2015 Roku 2] in
black. It offers the same content as the original NOW TV box, but has a faster
processor, an ethernet port, a USB port and an SD card slot, and is capable of
outputting at full HD resolution. Unlike the original NOW TV Box, the NOW TV Box
2 does not have an analogue video and audio output socket.
Available content As of October 2013 Now TV offers both
live streaming and on-demand content from the following channels. Some
programmes may not be available for live streaming due to rights restrictions.
= Sky Movies month pass= Sky Movies Action & Adventure
Sky Movies Comedy Sky Movies Crime & Thriller
Sky Movies Disney Sky Movies Drama & Romance
Sky Movies Family Sky Movies Premiere
Sky Movies Sci-Fi & Horror Sky Movies Select
Sky Movies Showcase Sky Movies Greats
= Sky Sports daymonth pass= Sports channels offer live streaming
only. Sky Sports News HQ
Sky Sports 1 Sky Sports 2
Sky Sports 3 Sky Sports 4
Sky Sports 5 Sky Sports F1
= Entertainment month pass= Sky 1
Sky Arts Sky Atlantic
Sky Living Comedy Central
Discovery Channel Disney Channel
Fox Gold
ITV Encore MTV
Nickelodeon Nick Jr.
ABC Studios References
External links Official website