Linear channels are accessed via the device’s Electronic Programme’s Guide (similar to how it works on Sky Q or a Freeview box) – but instead of coming to you via an aerial or a satellite dish – all channels are streamed via broadband. STV Player – The on-demand video streaming service of the popular Scottish broadcaster, with box-sets and exclusive programmes. Spotify –The popular music streaming service, with more than 60 million songs – there’s a free tier (with adverts), and a Premium paid tier. If you want to learn more about Sky Glass and its hardware specs, make sure you read our full review. Sky Glass Streaming Apps Disney+ – The popular streaming subscription service from Disney, with content from the worlds of Disney, Marvel, Pixar, Star Wars and National Geographic, as well as more “mature” content in its Star category ( see our Disney+ review).

Channel 4 (Previously All4) – The catch-up and streaming app from Channel 4, where you can watch live streaming of the channels, as well as thousands of box-sets from the past. Prime Video also offers many Prime Video Channels, which is a way to get some channels that are otherwise missing from Sky. The streaming-based TV from Sky, Sky Glass has been around since 2021, marking the first step in Sky’s shift towards streaming services. In addition to Sky’s channels and the Freeview channels, it also includes streaming apps – much like other streaming devices. BBC Sounds –The BBC radio app, which includes both live versions of BBC’s radio channels, as well as a rich library of podcasts and radio dramas. BBC SoundsAlso, the list isn’t even identical to Sky Q’s list of apps and channels – but the differences aren’t as big these days. Vevo – The ultimate place to watch official music videos and live performances – with some being exclusive to the service. XITE – A free music videos app that offers a “personalised video experience”, where you can build playlists catered to you. That was a significant change for Sky, along with the promise of contract-free content (so you don’t have to get a fixed long-term contract with Glass). Discovery+– The streaming service that replaced Discovery’s Dplay (which was totally free), with a combined offering of both free and “premium”channels. Sky Stream (as well as Sky Q and Sky Glass) customers can currently get Discovery+ at no extra cost.

One of Sky’s 4K QLED TV’s prominent features is the ability to stream Freeview channels (as well as Sky’s own channels) via broadband – without an aerial or a satellite dish.

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Peloton –A subscription-based workout and fitness app, where you can watch (and take part in) studio-style workouts. The same can be said about the selection of Freeview channels on Sky Glass – most of the major ones are available, but some, including a few popular channels like SportyStuff TV, That’s TV and the NOW music channels that you can normally get with an aerial– are still missing. Freeview On Sky Glass LIONSGATE+– A subscription-based localised streaming-only version of the US premium channel Starz, with premium TV shows and films. PlayWorks –Games that you can play directly on your TV screen, by using the Sky Stream remote. The games include classics like Tetris, Solitaire and Mah Jongg, as well as mobile hits like Doodle Jump and Crossy Road.

Some notable apps that we would love to see on Sky Glass in the future, but are currently missing, are Pluto TV, Plex, Twitch and others. However, note that some content partners won’t show up as “apps”, but instead require a direct subscription via Sky – BT Sport is one such example.As with Sky Stream, Glass uses broadband to deliver Freeview, Sky and other premium TV channels to your TV. Sky Glass shares a lot with its young brother, Sky Stream, which Sky launched last year – including the list of available channels and apps, and the way it records some content to the cloud. My5: Channel 5’s streaming and catch-up app was curiously missing from Stream for a long time – but it was finally added in 2023. YouTube Kids– The curated child-focused version of YouTube, that only holds age-appropriate content.