Want to catch up on various sporting events in one place? Then, sign up for Sky Sports Premium as a start. With this, you can watch Cricket, Rugby, Football, Golf, Boxing, and many more on its service. However, LG TV users must know that the Sky Sports app is not available on the LG Content Store.
However, there are a few ways to access Sky Sports content on LG TV. If you want to know what they are, read the review discussed here.
Best Ways to Watch Sky Sports on LG TV
To watch Sky Sports on your LG TV, you can use the NOW TV streaming app or screen mirror the Sky Sports mobile app. The following heading explains how to perform both processes in detail.
Get Sky Sports on LG TV Using NOW TV App
To watch Sky Sports using the NOW TV streaming app, you must subscribe to its sports plan for £26/month from its website. Once you’re done with that, follow the steps below to access NOW TV on LG TV.
1. Turn on your LG TV and open Apps/LG Content Store.
2. Go to Search and type NOW TV.
3. When the search appears, pick out the app and click the Install button.
4. Open the NOW TV app on your LG TV and select the Sign in button.
5. You will receive NOW TV’s activation code and URL on the TV.
6. When this happens, you should open a browser on your PC/smartphone and visit the NOW TV activation website.
7. On the website, enter the code and click on the Continue button. Then, enter the NOW TV credentials and finish the process.
8. After activating, open the NOW TV app and stream Sky Sports content on your TV.
How to Screen Mirror Sky Sports on LG TV
If you already have a Sky Sports subscription of £22/month, then you can screen mirror its app to your LG TV from your mobile. To do that,
- Connect your LG TV to a WIFI and your mobile to the same network.
- Turn on AirPlay on LG TV if you’re an iPhone user.
- Check if your LG TV supports Chromecast built-in if you’re an Android user.
Once fulfilling the above condition, follow the steps.
1. Install Sky Sports on your Android/iPhone and go through the setup process.
2. Now, select any content from the app and play it on your mobile.
3. While the content playing on your phone,
- Android users: Pull down the Notification Panel and select the Cast icon.
- iPhone users: Open the Control Center and choose Screen Mirroring.
4. Then, pick out your LG TV from the available devices.
5. Now you can watch Sky Sports on your TV with the help of your mobile phone.
You must ensure a stable WIFI network while using the above screen mirroring alternatives. Otherwise, you may not be able to perform the method or encounter issues.
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