Sky Stream is Sky TV’s newest hardware option. A compact under-the-TV box, Sky Stream allows you to watch both live TV and streaming services in one convenient place.
That sounds great – but how does Sky Stream compare to other media streaming devices like Google’s Chromecast? Here’s the lowdown on the differences between them, and which one is right for you.
What is Sky Stream?
Sky Stream is a new hardware option from Sky, the UK’s biggest premium TV provider. Traditionally, Sky TV has been provided via satellite connection and cabling inside your home. However, this could often pose problems for customers.
Sky customers living in rented accommodation sometimes struggled to obtain permission from their landlords to have a satellite dish and cabling installed. Even when permission was granted, users were faced with potentially lengthy waits for an engineer to visit the property and make the installation, as well as the disruption this caused. Occasionally, installation was impossible because of the position of the property and the lack of suitable space for the external satellite dish.
Thankfully, as home internet speeds have improved, streaming live TV via an internet-enabled device has become not only possible but a great option for many households.
Sky Stream is just such a device. The small puck fits under your TV and just needs to be connected to your Wi-Fi network – no coaxial cable or satellite required. The device offers live Sky TV, as well as essential home entertainment apps like Netflix, Apple TV, Amazon Prime, Disney+, YouTube and more.
Sky Stream vs Chromecast
Here’s how Sky Stream compares to another popular home streaming device, Google’s Chromecast, when powered by the latest OS, Google TV.
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How can I save on Sky TV?
If you’re looking at a Sky TV subscription, there are a few ways to save on the monthly price.
One is to bundle your services. Sky provides a range of telecom services, including broadband, TV and mobile. By combining multiple services under one subscription, you can save big on your bills. You can even add your Netflix subscription to your Sky package to save even more.
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