Sky has unveiled an upgraded version of its Sky Glass TV product with an even brighter 4K Quantum Dot display.
First launched in October 2021 the 2nd generation devices has an enhanced Dolby Atmos sound system now has seven speakers, including a soundbar and dual subwoofer built-in, and has been designed to deliver a richer bass with improved vocal clarity.
There are three sizes available, 43”, 55” and 65”, as well as three updated colours, Volcanic Grey, Arctic Silver and Atlantic Blue. The remotes have been colour matched to the TV facia.
The new stand has two prongs that the TV slides onto, no screws or tools needed. Alternatively, people can choose to add the new bespoke wall mount, that tilts, swivels and sits completely flush against the wall. It is also compatible with universal TV mounts for anyone who already has their own.
Commenting on the launch, Fraser Stirling, Global Chief Product Officer for Comcast and Sky said: “We built Sky Glass as a brilliantly simple way for people to watch TV, making it easier to find the things they love from Sky and streaming apps. The new Sky Glass Gen 2 gives people our best TV experience yet, with a brighter picture and even more cinematic sound, and with flexible ways to buy it, it’s more affordable than ever to get Sky TV.”
Sky Glass Gen 2 runs on the Sky OS platform, the rebranded Entertainment OS software that powers Sky’s TV viewing on Sky Glass and the smaller Sky Stream units.
With personal Playlists, viewers can save all their favourites from Sky and other apps in one place, ready to watch later. Playlist will save or record previous and future episodes, even if the series moves across different channels and streaming apps.
Sky Glass is powered by Comcast’s global voice platform, Sky Glass has a far field microphone so it listens and responds when viewers say “Hello Sky…”. Use it to find shows from Sky and other apps, search for actors or genres, as well as to turn Sky Glass on and off, change volume, fast forward, pause and add to Playlist.
Sky Glass Gen 2 will be available to purchase from 12 February at Sky.com, Sky’s stores, Sky call centres and Currys.co.uk at a cost of £14 per month for the 43”, £19 a month for the 55”, or £24 a month for the 65”.
Later this year, Sky will launch Sky Glass Air, with a 4K Quantum Dot HDR screen, plus global dimming and contrast enhancement, as well as 2.0 stereo speakers with Dolby Audio.
It will come in three stylish colours, Carbon Grey, Cotton White and Sea Green, and three sizes, 43”, 55” and 65”. Pricing will follow later this year.
