Sky has launched a new device that does not need to be installed and could signal the end of the Sky satellite dish for ever. The company has launched the Sky Stream, a palm-size device that gives customers access to Sky and Netflix without the need for dishes, installation and long contracts.
Unlike normal Sky boxes, the Stream does not need a dish or an engineer to set it up. Instead it can be posted out to customers who can install the device immediately, according to Sky.
The new Sky Stream connects to Wifi and gives access to Sky TV and Netflix for less than £1 a day, according to the company. The Sky Stream comes with a one-month rolling contract as a more flexible alternative to longer contracts and has voice control functionality for your TV.
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Contract options include a 31-day rolling contract that can be cancelled at any time for £29 a month, or an 18-month contract for £26 a month, both of which include Sky Ultimate TV & Netflix Basic. Extra packs can then be added to the service including Sky Cinema which offers Paramount+ at no extra cost, Sky Sports, BT Sport and UHD & Dolby Atmos. You can see the Sky Stream here.
The Sky Stream is the second new device launched by Sky in recent months after the Sky Glass, a TV set with Sky services built in that operates on a subscription model. The TV is customisable and offers all of Sky's services built-in with voice control to operate the menus.
Our reviewer described the Sky Glass as: "A visually attractive and appealing TV to have in your room, regardless of the size you go for. The colours and the new fascias added to the sound bar really make it a beautiful piece of technology.
"The picture quality for watching films is captivating and the sound quality is greater than any TV I've had. Paired with the ability to turn on while you're in the room and to adjust sound in terms of the type of content you're watching makes it a TV that stands out from the rest."
You can read the full review of Sky Glass here.
