topic Re: Now tv software upgrade in Android TV

Now tv software upgrade

SF0000 — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 14:52:54 GMT

Hi,

Was told by Sony salesperson in John Lewis that upcoming Sony software update will include now tv app - any idea when this is coming?

Rif.: Now tv software upgrade

rooobb — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 15:18:40 GMT

Now tv is an app and should be delivered by Sky (the developer) onto the google play store in order to be usable on Android TV. As of now in any case NOW TV is usable via any smartphone using casting.

Re: Now tv software upgrade

stormyuk — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 13:09:14 GMT

I think John Lewis may have missinformed you, as I didn't think (at least the last time I checked) that Sky planned to release the App on Android TV.

It would be worth contacting Sky for the actual facts to be honest although, as rooobb says you should be able to cast from your smartphone as a work around.

Re: Now tv software upgrade

SF0000 — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 22:49:05 GMT

😞 it was the Sony rep in John Lewis who provided that info....

Re: Now tv software upgrade

SF0000 — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 22:53:14 GMT

https://community.nowtv.com/t5/Off-Topic-Chat/Android-TV/td-p/502242

looks like chromecast doesn’t work for now tv...

Re: Now tv software upgrade

rooobb — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 07:00:40 GMT

Youbgit the same advice on the link you attached where did you read that it doesn't work? It is also on their official site https://www.nowtv.com/devices/chromecast .

It takes less to try it than discussing about it.

Re: Now tv software upgrade

SF0000 — Sat, 08 Feb 2020 13:02:27 GMT

Re: Now tv software upgrade

rooobb — Sat, 08 Feb 2020 13:37:17 GMT

Sorry but I do not understand what you are looking for.

Now tv is advertised has compatible with chromecast . Your tv has chromecast inside. If it doesn't work you have to complain to sky. I tested it myself some 2 years ago and it worked.

Do you want me to buy one to test it for you?

Re: Now tv software upgrade

SF0000 — Sat, 08 Feb 2020 15:17:37 GMT

I find your attitude quite offensive...

The point of a forum is to compare knowledge. I created this thread to help clarify if others knew when / if now tv software was going to be included in this product. You mentioned chrome cast but I have found numerous posts, as shown, which state this doesn’t work...

if you can’t comment in a polite and non-patronising way, as an ‘expert’ i suggest don’t bother!

Re: Now tv software upgrade

Marino.Manolo — Sat, 08 Feb 2020 15:54:35 GMT

@SF0000 only a my curiosity ... You can't try however the Cast by youself?

Re: Now tv software upgrade

rooobb — Sat, 08 Feb 2020 16:35:22 GMT

@SF0000 i gave you advice but you don't accept it. This is not the place where to ask what sky want to do in the future. But If i was not polite apologize