Sky's NOW streaming service will cease to function on a range of older set-top boxes and Apple devices starting August 3, 2026, according to reports from Cord Busters. The change affects users of legacy hardware, including the NOW TV Smart Box and several Roku models, as well as iPhones and iPads unable to run iOS 16.
Affected Devices
The following devices will lose access to NOW from August 3: NOW TV Smart Box (model 4500SK), Roku Streaming Stick (model 3500X), and Roku box models 2700X, 2710X, and 2720X. The termination of support is driven by Roku ending support for its older hardware, which also affects the NOW TV Smart Box due to its joint development with Roku.
Users of these devices must upgrade to a newer streaming device to continue watching NOW. Most modern smart TVs, games consoles, Amazon Fire TV Sticks, and newer Roku devices will still support the service.
Impact on Apple Users
The changes also extend to older Apple devices. NOW will no longer work on iPhones and iPads that cannot run iOS 16. This includes iPhone 7 and earlier models, as well as the iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 4. Users on these devices need to switch to a model supporting iOS 16 or later to keep streaming.
What is NOW?
NOW is Sky's contract-free streaming service, offering access to entertainment, movies, live sports, kids' content, and TV channels through flexible monthly memberships. Users can cancel at any time, making it an alternative to traditional pay-TV subscriptions. The service is available across smart TVs, smartphones, tablets, games consoles, and streaming players.
