Sky Store App unavailable on Apple TV

[BCliff]

Hi,

why is it that the Sky Store app is not available on Apple TV, despite Sky Go being added, and despite the Sky Store app being available on IOS devices.

is there a logical reason( or does anyone know if there is a date planned to add the App as I want to access my purchased content and it seems like a strange omission.

thanks.

[caesarome]

You would be better off emailing and asking the apps team about this to see if they know of any plans to add it - apps@sky.uk is the address to use.

[mike+simmonds]

Only guessing @BCliff but I would think - Apple would not want to host a direct competitor for sales of movies. 

You are right of course that IOS hosts Skystore but perhaps it is viewed differently with content to be shown on a TV screen. 

just in case it helps - are you aware that most LG TVs have the Skystore app. 

[BCliff]

Thanks! Yes I don't have an LG TV unfortunately.

[BCliff]

Thanks for the email address - I'll try that!

[mike+simmonds]

Hope you get a good response @BCliff 

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@BCliff wrote:

Thanks! Yes I don't have an LG TV unfortunately.

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Ah - I just mentioned it on the off-chance. 

[mikenmia]

Apple also require all payments to be done through Apple Pay / App Store on iOS devices and they take a cut of the transaction 

the iOS versions of the app do not allow for purchases - only the viewing / downloading of already purchased content 

I imagine this provides little incentive to develop further on the platform as it doesn't generate any revenue 

[alessandro.munegh]

Can I get sky store on Samsung smart tv?

[mike+simmonds]

You can't @alessandro.munegh 

The only TV with built in Skystore is an LG

You could use a Chromecast with your Samsung for most movies (other than some new premiere rentals)

You can use a Roku also although I've never tried that. 

[Exiled-in-HH]

Pre-owned Now TV boxes and sticks are a cheap option BUT stay away from the original white boxes.