What devices can I use to watch NOW?
Want to watch from the sofa on your big screen? Or stream on the go on your smartphone? No problem – check below to see what devices you can get NOW on.
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Here’s a full list of supported devices:
Set-top boxes and streaming devices
Select to see clever boxes, sticks and other devices that plug straight into your TV.
- NOW Smart Stick
- NOW Box (black)
- Apple TV: 4th generation or later. Check here if you’re not sure which generation you have.
- Roku boxes and streaming players (except for Roku XS and Roku LT boxes)
- Amazon Fire TV: 2nd generation (2015), 3rd generation (2017)
- Amazon Fire TV Stick: Fire TV Stick 4K, 4K Max (1st & 2nd gen), Fire TV Stick Lite & Basic Edition
- Amazon Fire TV Cube: 2nd generation (2019), 3rd generation (2022)
- Chromecast: 2nd & 3rd generation, Chromecast Ultra, Chromecast with Google TV (4K), Chromecast with Google TV (HD)
- Nvidia: Shield Android TV, Shield TV, Shield TV Pro
- Vodafone set-top box
Not supported at the moment: Virgin Media Player
Smart TVs
Select to see TVs that come with the NOW app already installed or available to download.
Android TV
- Sony - 2016 models and later
- Google TV
- Sharp
- Philips
- Panasonic
- Bush
- Hitachi
- Toshiba
- JVC
- TCL
- Technika
- Cello
Keep in mindOnly Sony Smart TVs running Android OS 8.0 or later are supported.
Hisense
- Selected 2022 and later Hisense TV models with the VIDAA 6.0 or later operating system. (If your model is supported, you’ll find the NOW app in the VIDAA Home Launcher.)
- All Roku TV models
LG
- Selected Smart TV models
Keep in mindThe NOW app is no longer supported on LG NetCast TVs.
Samsung
- 2016 models and later (see the Samsung info here for details).
Keep in mindNOW isn't supported on Samsung Serif TVs.
Amazon Fire TV edition
- JVC – 4K (2019), HD/FHD (2020), 2K (2021), UHD (2021)
- Technika/Bush – 4K (2020)
Good to knowGot a supported smart TV that's compatible with AirPlay 2, and an iOS device running iOS 13 or later? You can use AirPlay to cast NOW from your iOS device to your TV. Find out more
Tablets and smartphones
Select to see which mobile devices you can download the NOW app on.
Android
You can watch NOW on most Android devices running 5.1 or later, just as long as they were bought in the Republic of Ireland or the UK and are in their original state.
Apple iOS
- iPhone: 5S and later
- iPad: 5th generation or later, plus iPad Air and iPad Mini 2 or later
- iPod Touch: 6th generation or later.
All devices with iOS 13 or later are supported.
iOS 11 & 12 are no longer supported
The NOW app no longer supports iOS 11 or 12. If your iOS device is running on 11 or 12, you'll still be able to watch for as long as the app works for you, but you won't receive any updates like new features and bug fixes.
If your device supports later iOS versions, we recommend you update to iOS 13 or later.
Good to knowGot a supported iOS device and Apple TV, or one of the supported smart TVs listed above that's also compatible with AirPlay 2? You can use AirPlay to cast NOW from your iOS device to your Apple TV or smart TV. Find out more
Amazon Fire
- Fire 7 tablet: 9th gen (2019) or later
- Fire HD 8 tablet: 8th gen (2018) or later
- Fire HD 10 tablet: 9th gen (2019) or later
- Fire HD 10 Plus tablet: 11th gen (2021) or later
Windows
You can stream NOW via all modern browsers on your Windows tablet. We recommend using Chrome, Edge or Firefox for the best viewing experience.
Not supported at the moment: Windows smartphones
Laptops and computers
Select to find out about watching NOW on your PC or Mac.
You can stream NOW via all modern browsers on PCs and Macs. We recommend using Chrome, Safari, Edge and Firefox for the best viewing experience.
Good to knowChromebooks and Linux devices are not supported.
Games consoles
Select to see which games consoles the NOW app is available on.
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Xbox One
Keep in mindThe NOW app might not work if you're taking part in the Xbox One Update Preview.
- Xbox Series X/S
- PlayStation 4
- PlayStation 5.
Not supported at the moment: Nintendo Wii
Got a NOW Sports Mobile Membership?
You can only watch your Mobile Membership on supported iOS or Android smartphones.
Can I watch NOW on my Sky box?
You won’t be able to stream NOW on your Sky box. But if you want to watch movies, shows and sport on your big screen, why not check out our NOW Box or NOW Smart Stick?
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