No more satellite and TV box: Sky launches smart TV set “Sky Glass”

by | Oct 13, 2021 | Articles, Broadband & Phone, News, TV

UK broadcaster Sky has recently launched its own range of  smart TVs, integrating hardware, software and content in the new streaming TV Sky Glass. The new streaming TV requires no satellite, tv box, or tangling cables – you will be able to enjoy Sky TV simply over WiFi.

 

  1. What is Sky Glass?
  2. Picture & Sound
  3. Sizes & Installation
  4. Smart Features
  5. Eco Features
  6. Sky Glass Price
  7. Sign up for Sky

 

1. What is Sky Glass?

 

Operating on WiFi, Sky Glass offers up to 140 channels, including all Freeview channels, Sky channels (depending on your subscription) and a range of streaming apps including:

  • BBC iPlayer
  • ITV Hub
  • All4
  • STV
  • Netflix
  • Amazon Prime Video
  • Disney+
  • Discovery +
  • Youtube
  • Youtube Kids
  • Spotify
  • BBC Sounds
  • RadioPlayer
  • Global Player
  • XITE
  • Vevo
  • Peloton
  • Sky Kids Games
  • PlayWorks
  • GolfPass
  • Tastemade
  • Highbrow

 

 

2. Picture & Sound

 

Sky Glass offers an Ultra HD 4K display and a built-in sound system with six powerful Dolby 3.1.2 speakers that support 360° Dolby Atmos® surround sound. It also automatically adjusts the brightness of the content displayed to its surrounding environment to optimise picture quality.


Sky Glass

3. Sizes & Installation

 

It is available in three sizes, small (43 inches), medium (55 inches) and large (65 inches), and 5 colour choices including Ceramic white, Dusty pink, Racing green, Ocean blue and Anthracite black. A built-in mount is available at the back of the TV but customers can opt for a matching stand. The minimalistic TV set also includes 1 single plug and 1 remote controller.


Sky Glass

4. Smart Features

 

Despite having a remote controller, Sky Glass can be operated using voice and motion commands, meaning customers can simply say “Hello, Sky” or walk pass the display to wake up the TV. It will also learn from watching habits and suggest related and appropriate content, across all the streaming platforms and apps in the TV.


Sky Glass

5. Eco Features

 

Sky Glass offers a few energy-efficient features including auto switch-off, auto-adjusting screen brightness and overnight power saving, which promises to reduce electricity consumption by about 50%.  By minimising its packaging and using 100% recyclable materials, Sky Glass is now the world’s first TV to be certified as a CarbonNeutral product.


Sky Glass

6. Sky Glass Price

 

Sky Glass will be available for purchase in the UK from 18 October in up-front or interest-free monthly payments. Subscription packages start from £13/month for the smallest device and TV packages from £39/month.

Tv Size Up-front Price Monthly instalments*
Small

43 inches

£649 £26/ month (24-month contract)

£13/ month (48-month contract)

Medium

55 inches

£849 £34/ month (24-month contract)

£17/ month (48-month contract))

Large

65 inches

£1049 £42/ month (24-month contract)

£21/ month (48 -month contract)

 

*A 24-month contract requires a £10 upfront fee and a £20 upfront fee for a 48-month contract.

 

The Sky Glass TV set is available from 18 October, but you can now pre-register for Sky Glass here

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