Review of NOW price, features and content

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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Product UKFTV	Free trial?	Annual Price	Max. video quality	Simultaneous streams	Offline viewing	Monthly Price	Key benefits
NOW Sports Day Membership	N/A	N/A	HD	1		N/A (11.99/day)		More Info	loading Fetching your data...
NOW Sports Membership	7 days	N/A	HD	1		£34.99 (£26 in first 6 months)		More Info	loading Fetching your data...
NOW Entertainment or Cinema	7 days	N/A	HD	1		£9.99 (£6.99 in first 6 months)		More Info	loading Fetching your data...

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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:

• Computer

  • Windows (XP or later)
  • OS X (10.6 or later)

• Gaming console

  • PlayStation 4
  • PlayStation 3
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox 360

• Tablet and mobile

  • Android (2.3 or later)
  • iOS (5.0 or later)

• Smart TV, streaming media player and other

  • LG Smart TV
  • Apple TV
  • Chromecast
  • Roku

NOW pros and cons

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

• Do I have to pay for installation?

  No. If you have a compatible divide, you can stream NOW from your device for free. If you need a NOW box, it’s just as simple and easy to set up. When you order it will be sent to your home – just plug it into your TV using the HDMI cable and you can start accessing NOW content.

• What if I want to cancel?

  NOW has no lock-in contracts, so you can cancel at any time. If you wish to cancel your service simply head to your online account and select not to renew any packages. You’ll get access to your channels until your payment service runs out, and your payment won’t be renewed the following month.

• Can I download content and watch offline?

  You can download most on-demand shows and movies on NOW-TV if you are on iOS or Android.

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Matthew Boyle

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