On 8 September 2026, Sky launched a substantially redesigned version of Sky Go for Sky Glass and Sky Stream customers, bringing the mobile and tablet experience much closer to the Sky OS interface used in the living room.
Available now on iOS and Android, the new Sky Go app adds cross-device Continue Watching, My Library synchronisation, remote recording, streaming at up to 1080p Full HD and a much more prominent home for live sport.
Sky Go is included at no extra cost with a Sky TV subscription, so existing Glass and Stream customers do not need to pay separately for the redesigned app.
This is more than a visual refresh. Several of the changes address practical differences that have existed between Sky’s newer internet-based Glass and Stream products and the longer-established Sky Q platform.
Sky Go now looks and works more like Sky OS
One of the most obvious changes is the interface itself.
Sky says the redesigned app takes inspiration from Sky OS, with a navigation bar providing direct access to Home, TV Guide, My Library, Sport and Search.
The Home screen is divided into familiar areas covering Sky content, movies, television, sport and children’s programming, while the TV Guide has also been refreshed to make getting into live television more straightforward.
Programme pages now contain additional information including cast and crew details, Rotten Tomatoes scores and recommendations. Depending on the programme and the customer’s subscription, options can also include saving, recording or downloading content.
There is also a new parents’ guide on children’s films designed to make it easier to assess whether something is suitable for younger viewers.
Continue Watching finally follows you between screens
Cross-device Continue Watching is arguably one of the most useful additions.
Where supported, customers can begin watching a programme on Sky Glass or Sky Stream, continue from the same point on a phone or tablet and then return to the television later.
That type of synchronisation has become commonplace across standalone streaming services, so extending it properly across Sky’s television and mobile ecosystem makes the overall experience considerably more coherent.
My Library is also shared more closely with Sky OS. Available programmes, movies and sport saved to a customer’s Playlist can appear alongside recently watched content and downloads inside Sky Go.
For households regularly switching between the main television and mobile devices, these may prove more useful in everyday use than some of the headline features.
Remote recording comes to Glass and Stream users
Sky Glass and Sky Stream customers can now set selected programmes, films and sporting events to record using their phone or tablet while away from home.
A customer who spots something they want to watch can therefore select it through Sky Go and have it waiting on their Glass or Stream device when they return.
The terminology is worth noting because Sky specifically describes the feature as setting programmes to record. Availability can still depend on the programme, rights and the content included with a customer’s subscription.
For customers who previously used Sky Q, however, having this kind of control available from the mobile app helps narrow one of the practical differences between Sky’s traditional satellite platform and its newer IP-based products.
Full HD streaming reaches up to 1080p
Picture quality gets an upgrade too.
Sky says compatible devices and connections can now stream through the new app at up to 1080p Full HD.
That does not turn Sky Go into a 4K mobile service, but moving to Full HD should provide a noticeably sharper experience on modern tablets and larger high-resolution smartphone displays.
The “up to” wording is important: actual quality will depend on the device and connection being used.
Sky Sports gets a much better home
Sport has received particularly significant attention.
The dedicated Sport section now brings together live events, upcoming coverage and programmes saved for later. Users can search by sport, follow a Premier League team and add it to My Library for quicker access.
Sky Sports+ streams are also accessible through the app, expanding the selection of simultaneous live events that can be watched away from the main television.
Live sporting events can also be set to record remotely from a phone or tablet.
For subscribers using Sky Go heavily for football, Formula 1, cricket, golf and other live coverage, the changes should reduce the amount of searching required to find the event they actually want.
What happens if you still have Sky Q?
Sky Q customers are not being moved onto the new Glass and Stream version.
Instead, Sky Q continues with the separate Sky Go (Q/+) app. It retains live and on-demand television, films and sport alongside remote recording.
Customers with Sky Q Multiscreen also retain an important capability of their own: recordings stored on the Sky Q box can be downloaded directly to a compatible device for viewing away from home.
So while the two versions of Sky Go are becoming closer in several areas, they are not identical and Sky is still maintaining separate experiences for its satellite and IP television platforms.
Laptop support is coming next
For now, the redesigned Glass and Stream experience is available through the App Store and Google Play.
Sky has confirmed that Glass and Stream customers will also be able to use the new version of Sky Go on laptops soon, although it has not announced a specific launch date.
Until then, that remains one of the main pieces still to arrive.
Tech Torque Verdict
This is the sort of Sky Go update that should make a genuine difference to existing customers rather than simply giving the app a new appearance.
Cross-device Continue Watching and My Library integration make Sky’s television and mobile experiences feel more connected, while remote recording addresses a practical feature many users will actually use. Full HD streaming and the dedicated Sport section strengthen the package further.
The wider significance is that Sky is steadily turning Glass, Stream and their companion apps into a more unified IP-based television ecosystem. With competition in UK streaming television continuing to increase — including new services such as Vodafone TV — making the experience work consistently beyond the main TV is increasingly important.
For Sky Glass and Stream customers, this looks like a meaningful upgrade — and one that brings Sky Go much closer to the experience those products should arguably have offered from the outset.
For a broader look at the alternatives to a traditional Sky setup, read our feature on moving from Sky TV to Apple TV 4K.
