Customers of Sky’s broadband-based pay TV streaming service and devices may be interested to learn that the company has today introduced the first of their next generation Sky Glass Gen 2 televisions, which features an even brighter 4K HDR screen and an enhanced seven-speaker Dolby Atmos® sound system built in. This will be followed by SkyGlass Air “later this year“.
Sky are continuing their gradual efforts to move away from satellite-based TV services, and the new Sky Glass Gen 2 TVs will clearly play their part in that. The TVs, which come with Sky’s streaming chops (Sky OS) already built-in, will be available to buy from tomorrow, starting from just £14 per month via Sky.com, Sky’s stores, Sky call centres and Currys.co.uk.
The pay TV giant will offer three sizes of Sky Glass Gen 2 TVs to choose from – 43″, 55″ and 65″, as well as three updated colours, Volcanic Grey, Arctic Silver and Atlantic Blue. Cosmetically, they’re a modest refinement on Sky’s original design, albeit with a brighter 4K Quantum Dot display and enhanced Dolby Atmos® sound via seven speakers (including a soundbar and dual subwoofer built-in).
The new TV stand is also designed to be easier than before, with two prongs that the TV slides onto, no screws or tools needed. Alternatively, people can choose to add the new bespoke wall mount, that tilts, swivels and sits completely flush against the wall. It is also compatible with universal TV mounts for anyone who already has their own.
Fraser Stirling, Sky’s Global Chief Product Officer, said:
“We built Sky Glass as a brilliantly simple way for people to watch TV, making it easier to find the things they love from Sky and streaming apps. The new Sky Glass Gen 2 gives people our best TV experience yet, with a brighter picture and even more cinematic sound, and with flexible ways to buy it, it’s more affordable than ever to get Sky TV.”
Customers can pay for the new Sky Glass like a mobile phone, either all in one go, or spread the cost with interest-free monthly payments from as little at £14 per month for the 43” model, £19 a month for the 55”, or £24 a month for the 65”. They can also choose the length of TV subscription they want, with a 24-month TV subscription offering the best price, or a 31-day rolling contract for more flexibility.
Take note that Sky’s new Essential TV content pack starts at just £15 a month for new customers. Alternatively there’s the premium Sky Ultimate TV plan, from £22 a month – this includes everything in Sky Essential TV, plus even more channels such as Sky Max, Sky Comedy, Sky Documentaries, Sky Crime, Sky History, Sky Showcase and many more.
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