Use Skype on your current TV

With a Skype-ready Blu-ray™ player and TV webcam
you can reach friends and family across the world from
your living room.


Experience Skype on your TV

What you need to get going

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A Skype-ready Blu-ray player

Voice and video calls in your living room with a Blu-ray player.
Browse players

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A TV webcam

Pick a compatible webcam to share video with family and friends.
Browse webcams

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Broadband internet

A fast broadband internet connection means smooth video calls.

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A Skype account

Set up an account or sign in to your current one.
Create an account

The best bits of Skype on your TV at a glance

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Everyone together in your living room

With Skype on your TV it's easy to connect with all the family – from the comfort of your sofa.

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Crystal clear HD video – for free

Reach family and friends around the world and see them in super-quality HD. It means never missing the fun at a birthday party.

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Never miss a call

When a call comes in on Skype your Blu-ray player will tell you – simply pop the TV on to make the call.

Skype ready Blu-ray players

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Skype on your TV FAQs

  • How do I use Skype on a Blu-ray player?

    First, you'll need to buy a Skype-ready Blu-ray player which comes with Skype pre-installed and ready to use. (Or you can get a TV with Skype built in). Secondly, you'll also need a fast broadband connection, and lastly, a compatible TV webcam that has a special microphone that easily picks up sound at a distance. This means you can enjoy Skype from the comfort of your couch. Blu-ray players and TV webcams are available in our accessories shop (or from select retail outlets)

  • What features does Skype on my Blu-ray player support?

    The exact features may vary between manufacturers, but most products will support the following features:

    • Send and receive Skype-to-Skype voice and video calls
    • Call landlines and mobiles (Skype Credit required).
    • Retreive your Skype voicemail.
    • Participate in a voice conference call with up to 24 other people.
    • Some products also support HD video calling.
  • Can I make Skype-to-Skype calls on other devices such as computers and mobiles?

    Yes, you can contact anyone on Skype regardless of the device they are using.

  • Can I receive incoming calls on my Blu-ray player?

    Yes, if your TV is switched on you will see an incoming call notice on screen and then you can choose to answer the call or decline it.  Even if your TV is switched off you can set the Blu-ray player to automatically keep Skype running when it is in standby. Some players have a visual LED display showing the name of contact who is calling.

  • Do I also need a TV webcam to make voice calls?

    Yes, the Blu-ray players running Skype don't have built-in microphones, so you'll need the specially-designed webcam with its integrated microphone so your friends can hear you.

No emergency calls with Skype

Skype is not a replacement for your telephone and can't be used for emergency calling