How to watch Sky Movies, Sports and top TV shows for a fraction of the cost

If the thought of being tied into an 18-month Sky subscription contract fills you with fear, Now TV is a handy alternative that won’t put a hole in your wallet this January.

The Now TV app is free to download and content is available to watch instantly on loads of devices including Smart TVs, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS4, PS3, Smartphones, Tablets, home computers and laptops – there’s no installation, just use your existing Wi-Fi connection.

All new customers to Now TV can take advantage of a free seven-day trial on Entertainment, Kids and Hayu passes, then just pick a pass that fits your household, or cancel, without paying any costs.

If you decide you want to stick with the pay-monthly, no contract, streaming service, passes for premium content like Sky Cinema cost a reasonable £11.99 and gives you access to over 1,000 movies on-demand.

There are currently no offers on viewing passes on the NOW TV website – but we’ve found a few great offers on CDkeys.com.

You can watch all 11 Sky Sports channels from as little as £8.99

These discounted viewing passes come in the form of digital gift cards which you simply activate in the Now TV app to give you instant access to sports, movies and entertainment.

Viewing only starts once the code has been activated.

The best deals can be found on Sky Sports viewing passes, with full access for one-month costing £23.99– £10 cheaper than the current £33.99 price tag on NOW TV.

You’ll get access to all 11 Sky Sports channels including Scottish and English Premier Leagues, Football, F1, Racing, Cricket, Golf, Sky Sports News, Mix, Action, Arena and Main Event for one month.