Physical impairment

Sky for physical impairment

 

It's important to us that everyone gets the best possible customer service and can enjoy our products irrespective of ability, disability or impairment.

As well as the features listed below, read about our range of visual and hearing accommodations that could also help you personalise your experience and get the most from our products and services.

Accessibility remote control

Prefer a larger remote that’s easier to grip and features large, high contrast buttons? Whether you have Sky Q or Sky+, we have a remote control to suit your needs. Check out our guide to the accessibility remote or get in touch to order one free of charge.

Companion apps

These complement your Sky experience, so you can manage your account, browse what's on and even watch live, on demand and recorded content on your smartphone or tablet. Here’s what you can do with them:

Sky Go app

  • Browse the TV Guide, watch live TV and set shows to record on your box.
  • Browse and watch shows from the On Demand library in the app or download them to your box.
  • Sky Q customers can see what they've recorded on their box, and even choose to watch them in the app and delete them when they’re done.

Check out our guide to getting the most from Sky Go and Voice Control.

Sky+ app

  • Browse the TV Guide, set shows to record and even change the channel on your box.
  • See what's recorded on your box, play recordings on the TV and delete them when they’re done.
  • Browse the On Demand library and download shows to your box.

Read our guide to using the Sky+ app for more info.

My Sky app

  • Manage your products, services and billing.
  • Join our VIP loyalty programme and claim rewards.
  • Get help when you need it.

Voice control

With Voice Control on Sky Q, you can:

  • Search for a specific show, actor, movie or sporting event, eg "Game of Thrones."
  • Change channels, eg "Go to Sky 1."
  • Play recordings, eg "Play Toy Story."
  • Use commands, eg "Play", "Pause", "Skip twenty minutes."
  • Launch apps, eg "Open Spotify."
  • Change accessibility settings, eg "Turn on subtitles."

For more info on how to get the most from Voice Control, read our full guide to using voice control on Sky Q.

Sky Talk, Broadband & Mobile

Our accessibility service for Sky Talk is regulated by Ofcom in the UK and ComReg in the Republic of Ireland. We're proud of the quality of support we offer to make sure you get the most from us. Read more about our support for Sky Talk and Sky Mobile.

We've also created a guide for mobile devices and their accessibility features to help you choose the one that’s right for you.

Customer service

Our dedicated Accessibility team is fully trained to help you with all our products and services. They’re available seven days a week whether you want to call, message, email or use BSL, it's easy to get in touch.

We can tailor our support to help you get the most from our products and services. Get in touch to register your account so we can offer a more personalised service.

Message us

Message online with one of our agents.

Once you're connected, responses may not be immediate.

Sky's messaging service is available 9am to 5pm, Mon - Fri and 9am to 4pm on Sat . If you contact us outside of these times, please expect a response the following working day.