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Guide India → United Kingdom · checked 1 Nov 2026

Indian TV in the UK

How to watch StarPlus, Colors, Zee and Sony from Britain: the easiest way, and how the official apps compare.

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The short answer

The easiest way to watch Indian TV in the UK

One subscription with over 1,000 Indian channels, live: serials, films, news, sport and kids. Plus your UK channels and 80+ countries. No juggling three apps that each cover one network.

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1,000+Indian channels
439film & series
75news
15sport
15kids
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VOLTIX

All your home channels. With you, always.

Over 1,000 Indian channels and live TV from 80+ countries in one app: your serials, films, news, kids and the big events. Wherever you live, home is one tap away.

  • Over 1,000 Indian channels, live
  • Serials, films, news, kids
  • Sport, PPV and events included
  • 55,000+ channels, 80+ countries
  • TV, phone, tablet, laptop
  • Ready in 2 minutes
  • No auto-renew
  • 5-day money-back guarantee
$6.66a month on the yearly plan
(about £5); offer until 30 November
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Channel by channel

The channels people look for

SP
StarPlusJioHotstar: shows at the same time as on TV
CL
ColorsJioHotstar: shows at the same time as on TV
BB
Bigg BossJioHotstar: 24/7 live feed and live voting in the UK
Z
Zee TVZEE5, Zee's own app
S
Sony TV and SABSonyLIV, Sony's own app
RG
Star Vijay, Asianet, Star JalshaJioHotstar: Tamil, Malayalam and Bengali shows

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Compared

VOLTIX vs the official apps

Over 1,000 Indian channels on one side. On the other, each network sells its own app: JioHotstar for the Star and Colors shows, ZEE5 for Zee and SonyLIV for Sony. Each app is a separate subscription.

VOLTIXSponsoredJioHotstarZEE5SonyLIV
Indian TVOver 1,000 channels, live439 film & series · 75 news · 15 sport · 15 kidsStar and Colors shows, Bigg Boss liveZee's shows and filmsSony's shows and films
Works in the UK✓✓also on Sky✓✓
UK channels too✓✗✗✗
80+ other countries✓✗✗✗
DevicesTV, phone, tablet, laptopPhone, TV, SkyPhone, TV, webPhone, TV, web
PriceFrom $6.66 a monthyearly plan, about £5£69.99 a yearor £19.99 a quarter (launch)Check the appCheck the app
Try it firstFree triallimited each day–Check the appCheck the app
Try VOLTIX freeSee the plans

Advertisement. Official app details from the services' own announcements, checked 1 Nov 2026.

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On the big screen

Watch it on your TV, not your phone

  1. Smart TV: open your TV's app store, install the app and sign in.
  2. No app on your TV? A Fire TV Stick or an Android TV box adds the same apps to any TV with HDMI.
  3. On a phone or laptop: cast it to the TV with Chromecast or AirPlay.
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Home cricket

India's cricket from the UK

Who shows India's matches in the UK changes from series to series and tournament to tournament. When a series is on, the UK broadcaster is named by the organisers: when an official UK option is announced, it goes here first.

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Quick answers

Questions people ask

What's the easiest way to watch Indian TV in the UK?

One all-in-one subscription with over 1,000 Indian channels, such as our advertiser VOLTIX: Indian TV live, plus your UK channels and 80+ countries, on any device. The official apps each cover one network: JioHotstar the Star and Colors shows, ZEE5 Zee and SonyLIV Sony.

Is JioHotstar available in the UK?

Yes. It launched in the UK on 2 September 2026 and is also on Sky. The launch prices were £69.99 a year or £19.99 a quarter. Check the price the app shows you before you buy.

Can I watch StarPlus and Colors serials in the UK?

Yes, on JioHotstar: in the UK new episodes of StarPlus and Colors serials stream at the same time as they air on TV (early access is for Canada).

Can I watch Bigg Boss live in the UK?

Yes. JioHotstar has the Bigg Boss editions with a 24/7 live feed and live voting for UK viewers.

How do I watch Zee TV and Sony TV in the UK?

Zee's own app is ZEE5 and Sony's is SonyLIV; both work in the UK. Each is a separate subscription, so check the price each app shows you.

Is there one app with all the Indian channels?

Not from the networks: Star, Zee and Sony each sell their own app. All-in-one services such as our advertiser VOLTIX bundle live TV from many countries in one subscription.

Can I watch Indian news live in the UK?

Yes. For many Indian news channels in one place, all-in-one services such as our advertiser VOLTIX have 75 Indian news channels live.

Do I need a satellite dish in the UK?

No. Everything in this guide works over your home internet: a smart TV, a Fire TV Stick or Android TV box, a phone or a laptop. No dish, no installer, no landlord's permission.

Can I watch on my TV?

Yes: use your smart TV's app, add a Fire TV Stick or Android TV box, or cast from your phone or laptop. JioHotstar is also on Sky.

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