To watch Netflix on Sky you need to activate the Entertainment Plus offer or already be a subscriber to the service. Here's how to do it
Since October 9, 2019, Netflix has been available to customers with a Sky Q decoder. The agreement between the two companies marks an important turning point for the Italian market and shows how different tools are able to integrate to offer the best possible experience to users.
Sky customers with a Sky Famiglia subscription and with Sky Q will be able to activate a discounted Netflix subscription, paying 2 or 6 euros less than the list price depending on certain requirements to be met. With the arrival of Netflix, the offer of "external apps" on the Sky Q decoder is enriched, which until now included DAZN, Spotify, YouTube and Vevo.Sky has also launched a new offer for those who do not yet have a Netflix subscription. It's called Entertainment Plus and offers the ability to watch Sky-made content and TV series from the video streaming platform directly on your personal profile. The price includes both Netflix and Sky Family subscriptions. Here's how to watch Netflix on Sky.
Netflix - Sky: what the agreement provides
Sky customers who own a Sky Q platinum, Sky Q Black or Sky Q fiber decoder will find within the "App" section also that of Netflix. You can access the application using your credentials, if you are already subscribed to Netflix, or by subscribing to the offer "Entertainment Plus", which allows you to have the subscription to the video streaming platform discounted.
What does the Entertainment Plus offer
The Entertainment Plus offer is dedicated to those who have already subscribed to the Sky Family package and have a decoder of the "family" Sky Q. The cost of Entertainment Plus is €15.39 per month and includes a subscription to Netflix plus the Sky Family subscription.
The subscription to the video streaming platform changes depending on the type of decoder. Those who have Sky Q Platinum with Sky Q Plus service active will have the Netflix Premium subscription that allows viewing of Ultra HD content and up to 4 accounts simultaneously (monthly subscription cost is 15.99, which is discounted to 9.99).
Customers Sky Q Black or Sky Q fiber will be able to activate the Netflix Standard plan that provides HD viewing of content on 2 devices at the same time, worth 11.99 and which is discounted to 9.99 euros (with a discount of 2 euros).
How to activate Entertainment Plus
The procedure to follow to activate Entertainment Plus is very simple. You need to enter the TV Series section, select Netflix and then "Entertainment Plus". At this point follow all the steps on the screen and enter your personal PIN to complete the purchase. Once you have completed this step, you will receive a confirmation email and an on-screen message. In order to access Netflix you will have to complete the subscription to the platform using your email.
Those who are already Netflix subscribers will have to follow the same steps, but when they launch the Netflix application they will have to enter their credentials. In this way, the payment of the monthly subscription will go directly on the Sky bill.
Good news also for those who are subscribed to Now TV. The Netflix app will also be coming to Now TV Smart Stick and Now TV Box.
How to cancel Entertainment Plus
There are no problems with canceling Entertainment Plus. You can cancel your subscription at any time and your content viewing will continue until the end of the month.