Sky Sports is an allied network of the Sky Network that offers dedicated streaming of popular sports, such as Golf, Football, Cricket, Tennis, F1, and other grand events. Sky Sports offers app support for mobile phones but not Smart TVs. So, it is not possible to download and stream Sky Sports on any model of Hisense TV.
However, it is not an end, and there are workarounds to access Sky Sports on Hisense TVs. To learn what they are, go through this guide.
Possible Ways to Stream Sky Sports on Hisense TV
You can easily screen mirror Sky Sports mobile app to Hisense TV & stream its content. Sky Network’s official streaming platform, the NOW TV app, holds Sky Sports app content and is compatible with most Hisense TV models. Moreover, you can also sideload the Sky Sports app on selected OS versions of Hisense TVs.
The methodology to access Sky Sports on Hisense TV using all the above methods is given below.
Method 1 – Screen Mirroring
1. Install the Sky Sports app on your mobile phone and log in to the app with your Sky account credentials.
2. If you are screen mirroring the app from your iPhone, turn it on and enable the AirPlay option on Hisense TV. Android mobile users turn on the Screen mirroring option on Hisense TV, respectively.
3. Connect your Hisense TV and smartphone to the same WIFI network.
4. Then, open the Notification panel (on Android mobile) or the Control Center (iPhone) and select the Cast or Screen Mirroring option.
5. In the devices list, select your Hisense Smart TV and tap on it. Now, the TV and smartphone will be connected.
6. Play anything on the Sky Sports mobile app and watch it simultaneously on your Hisense TV.
Method 2 – Stream Sky Sports using NOW App
The NOW TV app is compatible with all the Hisense TV models except the Hisense Xumo TV. Expect users with this TV model, others can stick to this method to stream Sky Sports directly.
1. Visit the official website of NOW and subscribe to any of its plans (starting from £4.99).
2. After receiving the login credentials, launch the respective app store on your Hisense TV.
3. Search for NOW TV and download the app on Hisense TV. Launch the app and activate it on www.nowtv.com/ie/tv using the displayed TV code.
4. Then, access the NOW app and search for and stream any Sky Sports content on your Hisense TV.
Method 3 – Sideload Sky Sports App
This method is applicable only to users with the Hisense Google, Android & Fire OS TVs.
1. Obtain the APK file of the Sky Sports app from a reliable website.
2. Install the Downloader app from the App Store of your Hisense TV. Next, go to Settings and enable permission for Downloader to install third-party apps.
- Hisense Android TV: Go to Settings → choose Device Preferences → select Security & restrictions → Unknown sources → Turn On Downloader.
- Hisense Fire TV: Select Settings → My Fire TV → Developer options → Install unknown apps → click Downloader → Turn On the app.
- Hisense Google TV: Choose the Profile icon → Settings option → click System & click Android TV OS build 7 times. Then, select the Apps option on Settings → Security & restrictions → Unknown Sources and enable Downloader’s toggle.
3. Open Downloader and enter the Sky Sports APK file link in the URL area of the Home tab.
4. Click Go and download the APK. Then, select it and tap Install.
5. Now, launch the app and log in with your Sky ID to enjoy Sky Sports content on the big screen.
For Your Information! Connect a stable VPN, like NordVPN with your Hisense TV or smartphone to access Sky Sports using the above-mentioned methods. Because the app is geo-restricted to the UK & Ireland.
FAQ
It is not possible since the network isn’t compatible with any streaming devices.
