Sky’s Now TV arrives on Google’s Chromecast

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MUMBAI: UK pay TV service provider Sky has announced that Now TV is available on Chromecast – the thumb-sized media streaming device made by Google.

Now TV offers hundreds of films from Sky Movies on demand, the best live sporting action from Sky Sports and must see shows on
13 of the best pay TV channels including Sky1,Sky Atlantic and, Sky Living. Taking advantage of the rapid growth in broadband-
connected devices, and building on Sky’s experience in multi-platform TV, the service provides an additional choice to watch Sky
Movies, Sky Sports and TV shows.

The availability of Now TV on Chromecast offers customers another new way to enjoy the
latest blockbuster movies, live action from all Sky Sports channels and must-see shows on 13 of the best pay TV channels from Now TV, all up on their main TV screen.

Now TV director Gidon Katz said, “We’re big fans of tiny media streaming devices so we’re really excited to add Google Chromecast to the family. It means customers have another great way to enjoy NOW TV on their big screen.

“We’re getting ready for the colder, darker nights and making sure there’s plenty of great TV to watch while snuggled down on the sofa.

Adding the very best of British drama from ITV Encore means TV addicts won’t be short of shows to enjoy this autumn.”

ITV director of pay, distribution Martin Goswami said, “Following the launch of ITV Encore to Sky customers on 9th June 2014, we
are delighted to also offer NOW TV customers the chance to enjoy our fantastic dramas with the addition of the channel’s catch up content
to the NOW TV Entertainment Month Pass.” Chromecast plugs into the HDMI[REGISTERED SIGN] port on a TV. Users can set it up with a mobile app, and then send online shows, movies, music and more to the TV using a smartphone, tablet or
laptop. It works on Android and iOS devices, as well as Macs, Windows PCs and Chromebooks, and users can enjoy content
from Google Play Movies, Google Play Music and YouTube as well as hundreds of other apps.

Now TV is available on over 50 devices including the Now TV Box, PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone, Android smartphones and tablets,Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS3, PS4, YouView, LG Smart TVs, selected LG media devices, Roku boxes and Apple TV.

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