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Daily Record
03-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Sky unveils exciting TV upgrade coming very soon - but you'll need this plan
Sky has launched the new Sky Glass Air TV, which is cheaper than current sets and can be paired with one of its more affordable TV plans Sky has unveiled the newest addition to its Sky Glass TV sets, the Sky Glass Air. An upgraded version of its integrated smart TV that has its software bundled inside, scrapping the need for a top box or satellite dish. The 4K HDR Quantum Dot screen offers brighter visuals, with smart features to adjust the contrast and dimming of the display for users automatically. The sound is boosted with a Dolby Audio speaker system and it adapts to whatever is playing on the screen. Announced today, Tuesday, June 3, UK shoppers will be able to get their hands on the new set pretty soon, as it goes on sale next on June 10. And price is one of its standout features. Unlike the current Sky Glass Gen2 - which starts at £29 for the 43-inch 4K TV and Essential TV - the new Glass Air starts at a much cheaper £21 per month for both the device and plan - although, if you already have this set at home the Glass Air can work alongside it. The drop in cost is all down to the sleeker TV set with a vibrant 4K picture quality, hands-free voice control, Sky tapped into it, plus it can be streamed over Wi-Fi - it may have a lower price, but there's no scrimping on quality. Essential TV to pair with Sky Glass Product Description If you're not aware of the plans you need for Sky Glass, it's the Essential TV plan, priced at £15 per month. This hasn't changed from its current sets, and Sky Glass Air shoppers will pay the usual rate. Once bundled with the much cheaper £6 per month Glass Air, it comes to a combined £21 per month. A perk of Sky Glass is flexibility, as shoppers don't have to commit to a long contract if they don't want to, but this will hike the price. Customers can choose between a 24-month TV subscription for the best value or opt for a 31-day rolling contract. While the Sky Glass sets can technically be bought without the Essential TV package it is, as the name suggests, an essential buy for users who want to make the most of Sky's channels. UK consumers also don't have to wait for the June 10 Glass Air on sale date to do that either, as the Essential TV plan is already available to buy now or wait to bundle together with the swanky Glass Air set. Opting for the integrated set is more expensive, so shoppers looking for a cheaper alternative could opt for Sky's Essential TV plan on its own and sync it up with a different device—be it a Samsung, Hisense, Toshiba, or any other model. The only crucial thing it'll need is an HDMI port. Alternatively, shoppers could also opt for Virgin Media's 360 box, which you can buy here. It is a similar internet-based box and, unlike the Sky Stream, can record multiple channels at once. So, how does the newer TV differ from what Sky has brought out before? The first is price, as we've touched on above, it's been designed to be 'more accessible' to households. "It's all about giving people better for less: more choice, great tech, and the content they love, without compromising on quality', said Managing Director of Sky TV & NOW, Carli Kerr. Continuing to speak about offering a product to fit all budgets, Carli said: 'From the ultimate performance of Glass Gen 2 to the incredible value of Air, there's now a Sky Glass to suit everyone, whether you're new to Sky or already with us." The newer Air device will run on the same Sky OS that the Sky Glass Gen 2 and Sky Stream use too. A selling point to the Sky Glass Air is its ability to run on at-home wi-fi, cutting out the need for a satellite dish, however this will depend on users speeds and if not picked correctly it'll cause issues for the user experience - while the Glass Air is yet to be reviewed, this is a known issue for the current Glass Gen 2.
Stuff.tv
03-06-2025
- Business
- Stuff.tv
Sky Glass Air is an absolute steal – but here's why it's not for your living room
Having given us a preview a few months back at the Sky Glass Gen 2 event, Sky UK has now revealed pricing and a launch date for its cheaper Glass Air streaming 4K TV and it's great value on subscription. Sky Glass Air will cost between £6 and £13 per month depending on size on a 48 month deal, though it's also available on a shorter term offer, too (check out the full pricing below). Available from Tuesday 10 June, it doesn't have the upgraded screen from the Gen 2 and it also trades in the excellent Dolby Atmos soundbar, too, replacing it with much more standard Dolby Audio-enhanced Glass Air is available in three colours – Sea Green, Carbon Grey, and Cotton White – and three sizes, 43, 55, and 65in. In my opinion, it's a Sky Glass for a second room – like a bedroom or playroom – rather than a main living room TV, It seems very well designed and put together, but I haven't been that impressed by the 4K HDR Quantum Dot display both times I've seen it in the flesh including at Sky's HQ a few weeks ago. Sky Glass Gen 2 is much brighter and with far greater contrast (check out my Sky Glass Gen 2 review). But there is a big price difference between Glass Air and Glass Gen 2. After all, Sky's more upmarket streaming TV costs over double a month what the Sky Glass Air does, starting at £14 per month. Sky Glass Air does a bright display, but the contrast isn't that great. The audio quality is also only just about OK. Sky said at the Sky Glass Gen 2 launch that 80% of TV buyers don't pair new TVs with an additional sound system. Although I feel quite confident in making the points about the display having seen various sizes twice in different locations, I'll reserve full judgement until I've had the chance to review it. Sky has repeatedly said it is targeting people who want a value QLED option over and above those who want to go and buy a premium Mini LED or OLED TV (and pair it with Sky Stream or Sky Q). So Sky Glass Air is unashamedly designed to be a much cheaper way to get Sky Glass – though you need to add a TV subscription on top of that from £15 a month for Sky Essential including Netflix and Discovery+ (so from £21 a month in total). As with all Sky deals, adding extra channels like Sky Sports, TNT Sports or Sky Cinema will cost more on top. Sky Glass Air offers all the same software features as Sky Glass Gen 2 and Sky Stream, including the voice remote. Buying Sky Glass Air outright isn't the best value you can get, but you're buying the Sky experience of course, with its easy-to-use operating system and ability to stream all your TV via Wi-Fi and add your programmes to a playlist for easy recall. For example, competitors for the £509 55in model include Amazon's Omni QLED TV and various TCL's QLED options from the last couple of years. There are a lot of competitors around this price. Sky has now also added 30 new rows of content to the Sky OS homescreen, learning what you like to watch and curating collections of the best entertainment based on your viewing habits. Plus there are new 'rails' (as Sky calls them) for genres, too. Sky Glass Air full pricing Size Buy outright 48 month subscription 24 month subscription 43in £309 £6 £12 55in £509 £10 £20 65in £649 £13 £26
Daily Mirror
03-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Watch out Freeview - Sky confirms cheaper way to watch TV and it launches soon
Sky is back with a new way to tune into content and some might be surprised by the price. If getting a Sky TV has always seemed too expensive, but you are fed up with Freeview - watch this space. Sky has finally confirmed that its latest Glass Air television will arrive in the UK next week and the price might surprise you. This latest screen was first announced all the way back in February but since it was shown to world we've heard little else about it. That's now changed with Sky saying it will officially go on sale from June 10th. So how much is it going to cost you and what do you get for your money. On contract, prices will start from just £6 per month for the 43-inch model (it's also available in 55 and 65-inch sizes). For that money you get a pixel-packed 4K HDR Quantum Dot display, a sleek design with slim bezels and Dolby Atmos-powered audio to help improve the sound of those nightly boxsets. To help it blend into your rooms, it even comes in three colours, including Sea Green, Carbon Grey, and Cotton White. Another bonus of switching to a Sky TV is that they don't need a dish stuck to the walls to work. Instead, all content is beamed to the big screen via an internet connection. Along with full live channels plus and on-demand content, Sky Glass Air also has full access to all the most popular streaming apps like Netflix, Disney+ and Apple TV+. Thanks to Sky's impressive in-built operating system you also get personalised recommendations for each member of the family and a Playlists option where you can store things to watch at a later date. Now, you might be thinking that £6 sounds too good to be true. Of course, that low price doesn't include any premium channels such as Sports or Cinema and the more you add the bigger the bill will get. If you want a larger screen, these are also more expensive. Sky says homes can add its basic Essential TV option for £15 bringing the total monthly price to £21 per month. It's also worth remembering that you will be paying that £6 price for 48 months. Sky has confirmed that customers can also opt to pay for Sky Glass Air upfront, all in one go. Upfront pricing starts from £309 for the 43-inch screen with things rising to £649 for the 65-inch model. Speaking about the launch Carli Kerr, MD of Sky TV & NOW said, "With Sky Glass Air, we're bringing the Sky experience to more people through a beautifully designed TV with stunning picture quality from just £6 a month. It's all about giving people better for less: more choice, great tech, and the content they love, without compromising on quality. From the ultimate performance of Glass Gen 2 to the incredible value of Air, there's now a Sky Glass to suit everyone, whether you're new to Sky or already with us."
