Just got a Roku and wanted to use the SKYGO channel.
I've added my skygo user/pw to the Roku settings and can browse content but get 'video unavailable' when trying to play anything. Does the chanel actually work?
Just got a Roku and wanted to use the SKYGO channel. I've added my skygo user/pw to the Roku settings and can browse content but get 'video unavailable' when trying to play anything. Luckily for people in New Zealand, Sky Go supports full casting services, and you can cast the Sky Go app to a Smart TV with no problems. Follow these steps: Update the Sky Go app on your mobile device; Make sure both your device and Chromecast are on the same Wifi network; Open the Sky Go app and tap the casting icon (it looks like a TV). Sky Go Watch TV on any device. click to open detail panel. Download the app - click to open detail panel. Start Watching - click to open detail panel.
Also using the plex media server in my pc all the chanel does is kick me off to http://go.sky.com - what's the point of that?
ps this tread's title says plugin but I think I mean channel.
pps actually I did manage to load skyone on one occasion but then got a message something about access rights not being available - I am in the UK.
Roku has been the big name in streaming ever since the interwebs granted us the wonder of video via broadband, straight to your TV. As such it’s still one of the best hardware options out there for turning a TV into a smart television, with a huge selection of apps available to download.
The Roku Stick and Roku 3 both offer the very best Roku features, with the Roku 3 also delivering a remote control boasting a headphone connection, for private listening. The accompanying Roku app, on iOS, Android and Windows Phone, even supports voice search – so tapping away on your remote isn’t a necessary hassle anymore.
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But it’s the 1400+ apps available on the well-developed platform that really give the TV streamer serious appeal. For the record, Roku calls its apps ‘Channels’ (sticking with the TV theme). But they’re apps in everything but name, really.
Here are some of the best apps, or Channels, you should download once you’ve joined the Roku revolution.
Best Roku apps: Netflix
A list like this almost seems like it doesn’t need Netflix mentioned, as it’s so obviously the first thing most people with a subscription will download. But likewise, this list would be all the poorer if we left it out, as Netflix on Roku works so damn well.
The remote features a dedicated Netflix button for quick access to the app and everything runs pleasingly quickly, for flitting between shows in preparation for your next binge session. Using the Roku app, you can also find some cool Netflix shows or movies on your phone or tablet, before flinging them to the TV, similar to Chromecast.
At the time of publishing, the Roku 3 is the top-end device available in the UK, meaning no 4K as video streaming tops out at Full HD 1080p. Only in the US is the Roku 4 available for UHD streams. But since none of the competition offers this level of streaming just yet, it’s not an issue.
Also, if you already have a 4K capable TV at home, it’ll almost certainly have the Netflix app built in anyway.
Best Roku apps: Amazon Prime Instant Video
If you’ve not got a Netflix subscription, or you’ve signed up to more than one online media service, the other is likely to be Amazon Prime Instant Video. The Amazon Video app can be glitchy on some platforms, occasionally slow to buffer up to decent quality. Thankfully on the Roku this isn’t a problem. The Amazon Video app opens quickly, keeps up as you flick about in the browse menu and immediately streams at high quality when you make your choice.
Amazon has some back-end smarts that learn your habits, so it can pre-load for even faster responses. Therefore, the more you use this one the better it should get.
Best Roku apps: Plex Media Server
This is a very smart and sleek app that makes streaming media from your laptop or NAS drive simple.
Install Plex Media Server on your computer then load up the app and you’re able to browse your video, image and music files to be played via the Roku. Streaming begins immediately and is at full quality.
The catch is that you’ll have to pay out for extra options, like cloud access. This is so easy to use it makes paying seem worth it, especially when you think you can access your files from your home computer anywhere you go. Just plug your Roku into a screen and you’re good to go.
Best Roku apps: Wuaki.TV
If you want to watch the latest movies and telly shows via your Roku, one good option is Wuaki.TV. This video streaming service allows you to quickly and cheaply buy or rent big titles, making them available to watch immediately.
The ‘last chance to rent’ section offers films that are a few months old for just 99p, which can then be enjoyed within a set time frame. Alternatively, new movies can be watched once for three or four quid in either SD or HD, or bought so you can enjoy them over and over for a tenner or so. And because Wuaki.TV is cloud-based, you can enjoy purchases on any of your connected devices including tablets and phones.
Best Roku apps: Crunchyroll
Manga fans rejoice, Crunchyroll is available on Roku. For the yet-to-be enlightened, Crunchyroll is an online streaming resource for all things manga related. Find amazing new Japanese cartoon shows and watch them all seamlessly on your big screen. We personally recommend Dog Scissors if you want a slightly disturbing and utterly bewildering experience.
Crunchyroll is also available in app form for iOS, Android et al, if you’d prefer to flit through your options before playing on the Roku.
Best Roku apps: Spotify
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Turn your TV into a giant speaker using the Spotify app in Roku. Of course, this does require an account subscription so you can sign in.
The great thing about Spotify on Roku is you immediately have access to all your playlists for quick playing options as well as continuing from where you left off on your phone. If you have your Roku connected to a TV with a sound system, then get ready to be blown away (and get a house party sorted just to show it off).
Best Roku apps: YouTube
Of course, you can get a YouTube app on the Roku too. This has its own dedicated button on the Roku remote for quick access and it’s also built into the Roku app so you can easily fling videos you’ve found on your phone or tablet right to the TV, like Chromecast.
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As you no doubt know, YouTube is great for watching endless chunks of short videos until it’s suddenly 3am. Thanks to the ease of navigation in the Roku app, this is something you’ll definitely end up doing.
YouTube does support 4K streaming, but as we said above, the UK Roku devices currently top out at 1080p.
Best Roku apps: Nowhere TV
A lesser-known app, or private channel, Nowhere TV gives you access to lots of other shows you didn’t think were officially on Roku.
From TED talks to Adult Swim cartoons, NASA TV and Al Jazeera news, there’s a great selection of content to be found in here. There’s even home, gardening and spiritual content, giving this place a feel of old school cable TV with its channel selection.
To add private channels, head to the Roku website, sign in and go to My Account, Manage Account and select Add a Channel. Then pop in the channel’s code, found on that channel’s website, and click Add Channel. Then update your Roku with a System Update so it will appear. Simple.
Best Roku apps: Sky News
This app is a great way to turn your Roku box into a live TV feed. Sky News is piped over the interwebs live as if you were watching it on broadcast TV.
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Sky News is free, offers plenty of live reports and caches feeds for highlight viewing if you want – a great way to catch up on what’s going on in the world. All that and it’s 24-hour coverage, seven days a week.
Best Roku apps: NOW TV
If you want to watch all the latest episodes of Game of Thrones but don’t want to commit to a Sky subscription, then NOW TV is for you. This allows you to pay-as-you-go for TV.
NOW TV gives access to all the best Sky has to offer from sports and movies to TV shows and entertainment channels. It’s easy to use but, of course, requires you to pay for access – great for dipping in for a season here and there then.
Best Roku apps: Hidden channels
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Already bored with all of these Roku channels? Did you know that you can get special ‘hidden’ channels on your Roku player? Check out our guide to the best Roku hidden channels for more info.