Channel 4 has today (Tuesday) launched a dedicated app on the Sky Q platform, bringing its full range of content to several million more homes.
The app will allow viewers to access the full range Channel 4’s on demand offer and will sit alongside the existing Channel 4 on demand offer.
Karla Berry, Distribution & Partnerships Leader, Commercial Innovation, Channel 4, said: “With today’s launch we’re bringing the very best, personalised Channel 4 streaming experience to millions of Sky Q customers across the country. Over the coming months viewers can expect to see us continue to enhance our presence across multiple platforms.”
The Channel 4 app provides a range of features including personalised content suggestions, the ability to continue watching across multiple devices, and a My List feature to bookmark shows. Next year, Channel 4 will enable Live Restart functionality on Sky Q, enabling viewers who have missed the beginning of a programme to watch from the start. The feature is already available on BBC and Sky branded channels.
Jon Simkin, Managing Director, Channels & Partnerships, Sky, commented: “We aim to give our customers the best entertainment experience, so we’re thrilled to be expanding Channel 4’s offering on Sky Q just in time for the Christmas period. Adding to the huge selection of content and apps already available on Sky Q and through our on-demand library, the launch of the Channel 4 app makes it even easier for viewers toaccess the content they love, all in one place.”
Channel 4’s streaming service is now available on the following platforms: Freeview Play, Sky Q, Sky Glass, Sky Stream, Virgin Media, Samsung smart TVs, Sony smart TVs with Google TV, Amazon Fire TV, Roku, BT TV, TalkTalk TV, Xbox, PlayStation, Apple TV as well as on mobile devices and the web.
Earlier this year ‘All 4’ changed to ‘Channel 4’ as Channel 4 became the first UK broadcaster to adopt one brand identity across its digital and linear channels as audiences increasingly no longer distinguish between digital and linear content. It had previously been known as 4oD.
