CotswoldRed Posted February 23, 2021 Report Share Posted February 23, 2021 Have ordered Sky installation and for the next 2 weeks have access to Sky Go only. I've read online that red button games might soon be available (or have very recently been made available) on the Sky Go app, having not previously been there. If this is the case, is this only on tablets and phones, or is it also on the Sky Go desktop app which, of course, I can connect to my TV screen? Thanks in advance. Hoping to watch City on Sky tonight, avoiding Robins TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hinsleburg Posted February 23, 2021 Report Share Posted February 23, 2021 I don't think it's available on the Sky Go app. However if you download the Sky Sports App you can sign in using your sky go login and it will appear there about 5 minutes before Kick off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tin Posted February 23, 2021 Report Share Posted February 23, 2021 15 minutes ago, CotswoldRed said: Have ordered Sky installation and for the next 2 weeks have access to Sky Go only. I've read online that red button games might soon be available (or have very recently been made available) on the Sky Go app, having not previously been there. If this is the case, is this only on tablets and phones, or is it also on the Sky Go desktop app which, of course, I can connect to my TV screen? Thanks in advance. Hoping to watch City on Sky tonight, avoiding Robins TV. It is available on the Sky Go app. 7pm kick-off tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted February 23, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2021 5 minutes ago, hinsleburg said: I don't think it's available on the Sky Go app. However if you download the Sky Sports App you can sign in using your sky go login and it will appear there about 5 minutes before Kick off. Thanks for that. That would still involve using a tablet/phone, presumably? I tried accessing SkySports content on the desktop (skysports desktop app) but it wouldn't let me sign in with my sky id. Maybe because my I'm not yet fully installed and paying my subscription! If it's tablet only, I'll just stick with Robins TV. 2 minutes ago, tin said: It is available on the Sky Go app. 7pm kick-off tonight. Oh cool, sky go desktop too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BARNEYB Posted February 23, 2021 Report Share Posted February 23, 2021 Is it not on red button? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted February 23, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2021 2 minutes ago, BARNEYB said: Is it not on red button? It is on red button, just trying to establish if it will be available on the Sky Go desktop app (desktop specifically). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie andrews Posted February 23, 2021 Report Share Posted February 23, 2021 More diving behind the sofa tonight then...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveybadger Posted February 23, 2021 Report Share Posted February 23, 2021 3 minutes ago, CotswoldRed said: It is on red button, just trying to establish if it will be available on the Sky Go desktop app (desktop specifically). Can’t believe it wouldn’t be on that as you can certainly watch via I-pad etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tin Posted February 23, 2021 Report Share Posted February 23, 2021 17 minutes ago, CotswoldRed said: Oh cool, sky go desktop too? I would assume so, but can't say for sure as I've only used it on the Sky Go iPhone app and it works on there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj77 Posted February 23, 2021 Report Share Posted February 23, 2021 Get sky go on a laptop and use hdmi to plug it into the tv. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveybadger Posted February 23, 2021 Report Share Posted February 23, 2021 13 minutes ago, CotswoldRed said: It is on red button, just trying to establish if it will be available on the Sky Go desktop app (desktop specifically). Actually just found this so not sure if you can? https://community.sky.com/t5/Archive/red-button-matches-on-sky-sports-app/td-p/3143518 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted February 23, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2021 6 minutes ago, jj77 said: Get sky go on a laptop and use hdmi to plug it into the tv. That's what I intend to do, but want to confirm if red button games will definitely appear on the app's desktop version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Cider Ed Posted February 23, 2021 Report Share Posted February 23, 2021 As someone above pointed out you can get it on sky sports app but i cant get it on sky go app. They are two different apps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted February 23, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2021 1 minute ago, steveybadger said: Actually just found this so not sure if you can? https://community.sky.com/t5/Archive/red-button-matches-on-sky-sports-app/td-p/3143518 I've seen other discussions from November 2020 suggesting red button games will be on Sky Go app "soon". I guess I'll just have to try and be ready with Robins TV if necessary. Thanks all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coppello Posted February 23, 2021 Report Share Posted February 23, 2021 17 minutes ago, CotswoldRed said: It is on red button, just trying to establish if it will be available on the Sky Go desktop app (desktop specifically). I don't think you can. I was doing a bit of work last Tuesday and thought I'd put it on in the background. Fortunately it wasn't an option on the Sky Go app so I saved myself the pain of watching it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj77 Posted February 23, 2021 Report Share Posted February 23, 2021 7 minutes ago, CotswoldRed said: That's what I intend to do, but want to confirm if red button games will definitely appear on the app's desktop version. Yes they do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tin Posted February 23, 2021 Report Share Posted February 23, 2021 8 minutes ago, CotswoldRed said: I've seen other discussions from November 2020 suggesting red button games will be on Sky Go app "soon". I guess I'll just have to try and be ready with Robins TV if necessary. Thanks all Here's a list of red-button games on Sky. These are definitely on the Sky Go app. If you've moved house since you last had Sky, you might need to unlink your Sky ID which is linked to that old address. I had to do hook mine up to a new address recently and it's worked perfectly ever since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneTeamInBristol Posted February 23, 2021 Report Share Posted February 23, 2021 As an aside if anyone uses NowTv for Sky Sports the midweek games are available on there as bonus streams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIGHRIDGE BCFC Posted February 23, 2021 Report Share Posted February 23, 2021 You can definitely get red buttom games on the Sky Go App as i watched the Derby away game a couple of years back on my ipad when i was on holiday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richwwtk Posted February 23, 2021 Report Share Posted February 23, 2021 32 minutes ago, CotswoldRed said: I've seen other discussions from November 2020 suggesting red button games will be on Sky Go app "soon". I guess I'll just have to try and be ready with Robins TV if necessary. Thanks all If you have your username and password for Sky Go then they will be good for the Sky Sports App - you can definitely watch the red button games on there. Be warned though, that Robins TV probably provides better coverage than the red button. Whilst free (so long as you have Sky Sports already), the red button coverage only provides a trainee at best commentator, no replays and SD only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltons Army Posted February 23, 2021 Report Share Posted February 23, 2021 OTIB at it’s helpful best , with not one whinging ‘Why does this get asked every week’ or similar Yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted February 23, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2021 13 minutes ago, Sheltons Army said: OTIB at it’s helpful best , with not one whinging ‘Why does this get asked every week’ or similar Yet Good point! Although I couldn't find my specific Q about the desktop app anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltons Army Posted February 23, 2021 Report Share Posted February 23, 2021 2 minutes ago, CotswoldRed said: Good point! Although I couldn't find my specific Q about the desktop app anywhere. Doesn’t matter anyway Cotswold , it doesn’t interfere with those not interested Im glad that so many were so helpful - Enjoy Sky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveybadger Posted February 23, 2021 Report Share Posted February 23, 2021 23 minutes ago, richwwtk said: If you have your username and password for Sky Go then they will be good for the Sky Sports App - you can definitely watch the red button games on there. Be warned though, that Robins TV probably provides better coverage than the red button. Whilst free (so long as you have Sky Sports already), the red button coverage only provides a trainee at best commentator, no replays and SD only. True re the RB coverage. Up until last week I’d record it from the planner then could rewind incidents, but didn’t give me the option last game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashton Yate Posted February 23, 2021 Report Share Posted February 23, 2021 54 minutes ago, OneTeamInBristol said: As an aside if anyone uses NowTv for Sky Sports the midweek games are available on there as bonus streams. Really? I wasn't aware that red button games were available on now tv. Has this changed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedo Posted February 23, 2021 Report Share Posted February 23, 2021 I used to work for Sky. Red button games are available via the Sky Sports app on mobile/tablet. Red button games are also available via Sky Go on mobile/tablet only and not desktop or Xbox/PlayStation app. Connecting mobile/tablet to TV via HDMI/cast will mean Sky Go/Sports app will not display on TV due to anti copyright measures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneTeamInBristol Posted February 23, 2021 Report Share Posted February 23, 2021 25 minutes ago, Ashton Yate said: Really? I wasn't aware that red button games were available on now tv. Has this changed? I've watched 3/4 this season via this method. It's not available on tablet or mobile NowTv though, I can only get them via console! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashton Yate Posted February 23, 2021 Report Share Posted February 23, 2021 Just now, OneTeamInBristol said: I've watched 3/4 this season via this method. It's not available on tablet or mobile NowTv though, I can only get them via console! Ah that's good news. Are they just available on one of the other sports channels then? Is it available via the standard now tv box? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltons Army Posted February 23, 2021 Report Share Posted February 23, 2021 9 minutes ago, Ashton Yate said: Ah that's good news. Are they just available on one of the other sports channels then? Is it available via the standard now tv box? I don’t have NOW Tv Ashton Yate but something to do with bonus streams on the front ? Main ? Menu IIRC reading on here before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneTeamInBristol Posted February 23, 2021 Report Share Posted February 23, 2021 7 minutes ago, Ashton Yate said: Ah that's good news. Are they just available on one of the other sports channels then? Is it available via the standard now tv box? They are all on the bonus streams which appear right at the bottom of the menus (at least on console they do.) Unsure about the standard NowTv box as as I said I watch through the Playstation. You don't get replays or different camera angles and not always commentary either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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