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From mobile phones to games consoles and smart TVs, you'll find NOW on a huge range of devices. This guide will help you set up NOW on any of the devices we support.

Are you a NOW Member?

If you don't have one already, you can choose to join a NOW Membership.

Check your minimum download speed
You'll need at least:

Broadband — 2.5Mbps
3G or 4G — 180Kbps.

Choose how you want to watch:

NOW Box or Smart Box

Your NOW Box comes with the NOW app installed.

All you need to do is set up the NOW Box (you'll need a Wi-Fi connection and a NOW account). Then just sign in to the NOW app with your username and password and find a movie, TV show or sport to enjoy.

NOW Smart Stick

Your NOW Smart Stick comes with the NOW app installed.

All you need to do is set up your Smart Stick (you'll need a Wi-Fi connection and a NOW account). Then just sign in to the NOW app with your username and password and find a movie, TV show or sport to enjoy.

iOS

    Go to the App Store or iTunes
    Search 'NOW UK'
    Download the NOW app
    You can then join NOW or sign in with your existing username and password and find a movie, TV show or sport to enjoy.

Please note: You can't watch NOW on a modified device, or one bought outside the UK.

Android

    Check you're using a compatible Android device
    Go to the Google Play Store
    Download the NOW app
    Lastly, sign in to the NOW app with your username and password and find a movie, TV show or sport to enjoy.

Please note: You won't be able to watch on rooted Android devices or devices running CyanogenMod.

Chromecast

For steps on getting NOW on your Chromecast device, check out our article on how to set up Chromecast.

Please note: Chromecast will count as 2 of the 6 devices on your account.

Good to knowChromecast gen 1 devices are no longer supported.

LG

First, connect your TV to the web. (If you have a wired network, connect your Ethernet cable before you begin.)

Click on the Smart, Menu or Settings button, depending on your remote control.
Select Network – this is shown as a globe with a plane flying around it.
Go to Network Connection, followed by Start Connection. This picks up any nearby networks.
Select your network when it appears, and enter the password if you have one.

Once you see the Network is connected message, you’re all set.

Your LG device comes with the NOW app installed, so you won't need to download it. Just check out the premium section and our app will be the first one you'll see.

Good to knowLG 2014 and 2015 TVs are no longer supported.

Related article How do I join NOW through my LG device?

Roku TV

Your Hisense Roku TV comes with the NOW app installed, so you won't need to download it.

Just sign in to the app, and away you go.

Fire TV Stick, Fire TV Cube & Nebula Soundbar

If you're already a NOW Member, you can simply download the NOW app to your Fire TV device, sign in and start watching.

Fire TV & Fire TV Edition (JVC 4K & HD/FHD, Technika/Bush 4K)

If you're already a NOW Member, you can simply download the NOW app to your Fire TV device, sign in and start watching.

Fire tablets

If you're already a NOW Member, you can simply download the NOW app to your Fire TV device, sign in and start watching.

AirPlay

You can use your iPhone or iPad to cast NOW to Apple TV or an AirPlay 2-compatible smart TV.