NowTV + BT question

[ukwill]

I'm in the process of moving to BT from Sky.

My plan was to watch NowTV via the app on the YouView box, but it turns out that I cant watch live TV via this method - only movies.

I don't have the NowTV app on my TV.

Is my only option to buy a NowTV box and plug this into my TV and switch to this input source when wanting to watch NowTV channels (eg. Sky Atlantic)?

[SteveO...]

Had the same dilemma. We use the NowTV app on an iThing and cast to a Chromecast plugged into TV's HDMI port.

[ukwill]

How are you finding that Steve? Is it a better option than using a NowTV box?

[SteveO...]

I haven't bothered with the NowTV box. To me, the Chromecast route looks more flexible - most of the main streaming services support it. Also, I didn't want to find shelf space for another box. The Chromecast is hidden behind the TV and is powered from one of its USB ports.

So far it's worked well; easy enough to use and no drop outs. If you try it, make sure you have decent WiFi where the TV is.

It may not be the *best* solution but it works for me.

[ukwill]

Thanks for the info! I've purchased a chromecast today and will try it out tomorrow.