Review of NOW price, features and content
Sky's own streaming service, NOW, offers a mixture of movies and sports, but is it enough to compete with Netflix?
NOW is an online streaming service available on your television set and other devices. It provides low-cost, flexible access to thousands of hours of entertainment, including the best of Sky Movies and Sky Sports. It’s ideal for those looking for a way to watch the latest new shows, sports and movies, without signing up to long contracts or paying for costly installation.
Prices and packages
Before streaming away on NOW, you will need to pick your pass. These vary in price, depending on the type of pass you wish to use.
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What devices and platforms is NOW compatible with?
NOW gives you two possible options for viewing.
Through the NOW box
The NOW box is a set-top box available for purchase on the NOW website. It costs £45.99 including shipping and handling and will be sent direct to your door. The box plugs into your TV through the HDMI cable-in port. If you’re unsure about whether or not your TV is compatible, you can check with your TV manufacturer online. The box comes with a small remote, and once plugged in will then give you full access to all NOW services.
On devices
Alternatively NOW services can be accessed through the following devices:
NOW pros and cons
Pros
- No lock in contracts or commitments
- Great flexibility from the Sky Sports day pass and week pass
- No installation or set up costs
Cons
- Only available when connected to the internet
- Not available outside UK
Verdict
NOW is a solid TV service that delivers the best entertainment, sports and movies directly to your TV in a no-fuss way. The service is also fairly good value for money, flexible and gives you access to loads of great movies, sports and shows at a cheap price.
The main downside is that the service is not available offline. But if you’re looking for more flexibility or control over what channels you have access to, then NOW might be exactly what you’re looking for.
NOW frequently asked questions
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