Sky announces new way to stream TV without the need for a dish

It has been a really very long time coming however Sky has lastly confirmed that it is about to supply a hassle-free means of tuning into its content material. The satellite tv for pc TV agency has confirmed to Specific.co.uk that it’ll start providing its Stream pucks to all prospects within the coming months. These mini set-top containers can beam reside tv channels, sports activities and flicks to any display in your own home with out the necessity for a satellite tv for pc dish hooked up to wall outdoors.

Anybody who follows all the newest information from Sky TV will in all probability remember that these Stream pucks aren’t new. As a substitute, they have been unveiled alongside the all-in-one Sky Glass tv late final yr. Because the launch of Sky Glass, prospects might solely purchase a Stream puck in the event that they have been already paying for Glass TV. These Stream pucks served as a straightforward option to watch Sky in a number of rooms within the residence (with out the necessity for a Sky Glass set in every one). Provided that Stream pucks work independently of Sky Glass, it was irritating that those that did not desire a new tv could not merely purchase a Stream puck to look at.

Beginning later this yr, that every one modifications.

As soon as these set-top containers develop into obtainable as a standalone product, any buyer will have the ability to take supply of 1 and plug it straight into their present telly and unlock a seamless option to binge on the entire channels, streaming companies, and on-demand catalogue that Sky Q viewers have entry to …however utilizing solely a broadband connection.

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Alongside the exhibits, motion pictures and sporting motion that is unique to Sky’s channel lineup, you will additionally get entry to the entire largest streaming platforms with Disney+, iPlayer, Prime Video, Apple TV+, Spotify, Peloton, PlayWorks and Netflix all built-in into the homescreen.

As Sky learns out of your tastes and viewing habits, new advisable exhibits from Netflix, Apple TV+ and Prime Video will seem on the homescreen alongside reside occasions and new boxsets obtainable from Sky’s unique channels.

Customers may also have the ability to pause reside tv, skip adverts, seek for new titles utilizing voice search. All the things will be seen in as much as Extremely HD at 60FPS.

In contrast to Sky Q, the Stream Puck does not embrace a tough disk so you possibly can file exhibits however there’s a Playlist choice that shops your whole favourites through cloud and catchup companies.

Sky has confirmed that the Stream puck is not going to have the 360⁰ Dolby Atmos sound, or quantum dot display expertise that prospects expertise with Glass so these wanting these choices would possibly nonetheless have to go for Sky’s TV relatively than a puck.

If that hasn’t put you off and also you fancy watching Sky with no dish then the Stream puck ought to be a stable choice. There is not any official launch date simply but with Sky solely saying that it’ll arrive in 2022.

Pricing can be but to be confirmed though a single Stream puck at present prices £5 monthly when bought with Sky Glass.