How much does a NOW TV subscription cost and what passes are there?
by Jack SlaterIt can feel a little overwhelming trying to pick the right entertainment service for you with so much choice out there.
Here we look at NOW TV – an online streaming service from Sky – from how much it costs and what TV channels you can get access to to what add-ons you can opt for.
So, whether you’re looking for a service that’s streaming a specific show or just weighing your options, read on to find out all about NOW TV…
How much does NOW TV cost?
The way NOW TV works is you choose the pass/es that are right for you.
The passes are separate monthly subscriptions that give access to either live TV broadcasts – as with the sports pass – or a collection of TV shows and films.
The Entertainment Pass costs £7.99 per month, with a 7-day free trial available for first-time subscribers.
It gives users access to 12 live channels and 300 TV series boxsets.
The Sky Cinema Pass costs £11.99 per month, with a 7-day free trial available for first-time subscribers.
Users get access to all 11 Sky Cinema channels, and over 1000 movies on demand.
A Sky Sports Pass costs £33.99 per month, £14.99 for seven days access, or £8.99 for a one-off day pass.
It gives users access to all 11 Sky Sports Channels.
There’s also a Sky Sports mobile-only pass available for £5.99 per month, which allows viewers to stream 5 Sky Sports channels on their phones or tablets.
The NOW TV Kids Pass costs £3.99 per month, with a 7-day free trial available for first-time subscribers. Users get 6 channels, plus thousands of episodes on demand.
The final pass option is one for the reality TV lovers. The hayu Month Pass costs £3.99 per month, with a 7-day free trial available for all first-time subscribers.
Users get over 250 box sets of top reality TV shows, added on the same day they premiere in the US – instead of the usual months-long delay.
What channels are on NOW TV?
With the Entertainment Pass, users get access to:
- Sky Atlantic
- Sky 1
- Sky Living
- Sky Arts
- Fox
- Gold
- ITV Encore
- Comedy Central
- ABC studios
- MTV
- Discovery Channel
- Nat Geo Wild
A Sky Sports pass will give access to:
- Sky Sports main event
- Sky Sports
- Sky Sports football
- Sky Sports cricket
- Sky Sports arena
- Sky Sports F1
- Sky Sports action
- Sky sports golf
- Sky Sports racing
- Sky Sports mix
- Sky Sports news
Channels included on a Sky Cinema Pass include:
- Sky Cinema Premiere
- Sky Cinema Hits
- Sky Cinema Greats
- Sky Cinema Disney
- Sky Cinema Kids Books
- Sky Cinema Action
- Sky Cinema Comedy
- Sky Cinema Thriller
- Sky Cinema Women in Film
- Sky Cinema Monsters
- Sky Cinema Superheroes
A Kids pass will give you and the little ones access to:
- Boomerang
- Cartoon Network
- Cartoonito
- Nickelodeon
- Nick Jr
- Nicktoons
What TV shows are on NOW TV?
With an Entertainment Pass, you have access to hundreds of boxsets.
Whether you’re into sweeping epics like Game of Thrones, classics like the Wire or comedies including Modern Family, the selection is vast.
TV shows to binge using the hayu Pass include every season of Keeping up with the Kardashians and all of the Real Housewives franchises, with each new episode ready to stream the same day as in America.
How do I get NOW TV?
To start using NOW TV, head to the NOW TV website, create an account with an email address and select which passes you’re interested in.
Once you have an active subscription, you will need to download the NOW TV app for your desktop.
You can watch NOW TV by signing into your account on your web browser and selecting something to watch. It’ll automatically launch your NOW TV app and start playing your show or movie.
If you want to watch NOW TV on a bigger screen, you can buy a NOW TV Smart Stick, which can be inserted into any TV with a HDMI port.
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