Play Sky Go on Fire TV Stick - Here's how
Sky Go officially only runs on a few devices. However, you can also use a small detour to stream Sky Go on your Amazon Fire TV Stick. We show you step by step how to do it.
Notes: Sky Go on Fire TV Stick can cause problems
- Warning: Since the Fire OS 5 firmware, Sky Go no longer works on the Fire TV Stick. However, the instructions remain valid for the Fire TV 1 & 2. If a way is found, we will update the instructions for the Fire TV Stick.
- In the following instructions, the usual Android app from Sky Go is installed on the Fire TV. Since the app is not optimized for the device, problems can arise.
- Among other things, problems with the Fire TV Stick are known. Live TV can also lead to errors via the app. However, do not expose your device to a hazard.
- Unfortunately, the following instructions can only be carried out using an Android smartphone or tablet. You only need the Android device for the installation of Sky Go, later operation also works without the device.
- To operate the app, you need an Android app such as Remote Mouse for Fire TV or a USB mouse. You can transfer the app directly to your smartphone and Fire TV using the link; you can connect a mouse directly to the TV using a USB cable. Unfortunately there is no suitable app for iOS users.
Instructions: Watch Sky Go on Amazon Fire TV
- On the Fire TV, go to "Settings" at the bottom left and select the "Developer options" under "System". Enable the "ADB debugging" and "Apps of unknown origin" options here.
- Now install the free ES File Explorer on the device. For example, open the link and arrange for the installation on your Fire TV. You can now find the application in the "Apps" area on your Fire TV. Alternatively, you can load the app directly on the Fire TV.
- Start the app and select "Add" under "Favorites" in the top left. Use "//aftvhacks.de/dl" as the path and "aftvhacks" as the name. Confirm with "Add", you will find the entry "aftvhacks" at the bottom left of the menu.
- Navigate down here to the category "Sky Go APKs for Fire TV". Select "Sky Go 1.5.2" here, click on "Open file" after the download and then on "Install". The installation of the app is completed via "Install" and "Done".
- Download the script below (display density), but after downloading, press the back button on the remote control. Scroll up, select "SManager" and install the application like the Sky Go app. Finally, do not confirm with "Done", but with "Open".
- Click "OK" and look for the "Download" folder in SManager. Here you will find the file "display-density-280.sh". If you click the "Start" button at the top left, the script will be loaded and the Fire TV will restart.
- You will then find Sky Go in the "Apps" area. Here you can start the application and log into your account via the menu. Note that you can only register on a maximum of 3 devices via Sky Go.
In the next practical tip, we will show you how to use Sky Go offline.