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NOW on Windows Pc

Developed By: Sky UK Limited

License: Free

Rating: 4,1/5 - 10.056 votes

Last Updated: February 23, 2025

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 6.1.40
Size 78.1 MB
Release Date March 18, 25
Category Entertainment Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (8)]

Description from Developer:
Welcome to NOW - the home of brilliant entertainment. Watch the latest blockbusters, award-winning shows and biggest live sports – all without a contract.

The choice is yours. H... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download NOW and install on Windows PC. NOW is free Entertainment app, developed by Sky UK Limited. Latest version of NOW is 6.1.40, was released on 2025-03-18 (updated on 2025-02-23). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 500,000. Overall rating of NOW is 4,1. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 10,056 users, 1 users had rated it 5*, 3,771 users had rated it 1*.

How to install NOW on Windows?

Instruction on how to install NOW on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install NOW on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

  1. Install using BlueStacks
  2. Install using NoxPlayer

Step By Step Guide To Install NOW using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "NOW" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install NOW on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "NOW" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 6.1.40 , 7.0.0-AndroidTV-IE , 47.0.0 , 46.1.0 , 45.0.0.

Download NOW 6.1.40 on Windows PC – 78.1 MB

Download NOW 7.0.0-AndroidTV-IE on Windows PC – 7.2 MB

Download NOW 47.0.0 on Windows PC – 106.8 MB

Download NOW 46.1.0 on Windows PC – 64 MB

Download NOW 45.0.0 on Windows PC – 63 MB

Welcome to NOW - the home of brilliant entertainment. Watch the latest blockbusters, award-winning shows and biggest live sports – all without a contract.

The choice is yours. Head to nowtv.com and join in with a Cinema, Entertainment, Sports, hayu or Kids Membership and stream at home, on the go and even offline on your Android phone or tablet.

No matter where you are in the Republic of Ireland, all you need is a Wi-Fi or mobile data connection to start streaming NOW. If you’re travelling within the EU and are eligible, search ‘roaming’ on the NOW Help site for more info.

Requirements

NOW is compatible with Android phones and tablets that are running Android 5 (Lollipop) or later.

NOW is also available on Sony BRAVIA TVs from 2016 onwards, running Android 8 (Oreo) & 9 (Pie).

Note: NOW / Sky UK does not support video playback on rooted Android devices. This is because if a device is identified as being ‘rooted’, we can’t guarantee to our content partners’ satisfaction that the programmes, shows and movies can be protected from copying or illegal distribution.

With rooted devices, the user gets complete control over the Android operating system files and configuration. Some devices may be identified as ‘rooted’ if the manufacturer has enabled root access by default.

Mobile network and/or Wi-Fi charges apply. For more info, contact your Network operator.

Additional information: 18+. ROI members only. Cinema, Entertainment, hayu, Kids and Sports Memberships renew until cancelled. For further terms see website. Content streamed via broadband/mobile data (charges may apply) and can only be downloaded via Wi-Fi. Use of the Add to Calendar feature requires Calendar permission.

Sky’s privacy notice explains how Sky uses your information. Learn more here: https://watch.nowtv.com/privacy

Discover more about NOW: https://www.nowtv.com/ie

Sign up for your NOW Membership: https://www.nowtv.com/promo/signinjoin/

Get help: https://help.nowtv.com/ie
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.