Kayo Sports requiring location to stream
As of July 2026, Kayo Sports requires verification of location for streaming on all platforms (mobile apps, TV, browser). Platforms without native location support (e.g. TV operating systems) require verification via a mobile app with precise location enabled.
Background
[edit | edit source]In September 2025, Kayo Sports began requiring precise location to be provided in the iOS and Android apps in order to stream content.[1] The Kayo Sports TV apps and web player were not initially affected by this change.[1][2]
Expansion to all platforms
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In July 2026, verification of location became required to stream on any platform, including TV operating systems (e.g. Apple TV) and the web player.
Upon first launch of the Apple TV app, the user is presented with a QR code which launches the Kayo Sports mobile app (iOS/Android). The mobile app must be granted location access in order to allow streaming (precise location required on iOS).
Kayo Sports' response
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Consumer response
[edit | edit source]Discussion of the initial changes in September 2025 included concerns about user privacy.[2] Negative reviews on the App Store criticise the requirement for precise location in order to stream content.[3]
References
[edit | edit source]- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Location services required for some mobile devices". Kayo Sports. Retrieved 2 Jul 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ 2.0 2.1 JAR5E (27 Sep 2025). "Kayo now requires location services for "some customers" from 24 September". Reddit. Archived from the original on 3 Jul 2026. Retrieved 2 Jul 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ↑ "Kayo Sports App". Apple App Store. Archived from the original on 30 Jun 2026. Retrieved 2 Jul 2026.