Sky Glass

WE'RE ALL USED to firmware updates that fix bugs and generally polish the usability of our connected AV kit, but rarely, if ever, has a product had quite such a postlaunch overhaul as Sky Glass.

Hundreds of updates have dropped since its arrival in late 2021, incrementally adding new features to its Entertainment OS. Living with one has been like getting a new generation of Sky Glass delivered on a monthly basis.

For those who have taken only a passing interest in Sky Glass, let's recap: what we're talking about here is a wholly IP-delivered iteration of the Sky premium TV platform. Unlike regular Sky HD or Sky Q, you don't need a dish to receive programmes. Everything comes from your router, via Wi-Fi.

Sure, there's a legacy terrestrial aerial connection, supposedly to maintain some level of functionality if your broadband goes down, but I've never needed to use it, and I don't have an aerial connection to the set anyway.

The Sky Glass LED TV comes in three screen sizes: 43in, 55in and 65in (mine is the 55in model). The overall price varies depending on what Sky package you take, with the telly included with the cost of the service. Opt for the basic Sky TV and Netflix bundle and prices start from £19 a month (for the 55-incher). This scales upwards as you add broadband, Sky Sports, Sky Cinema, 4K and Dolby Atmos, and more. Packages can be priced up at Sky's website.

What's good about it?

You can watch what you want, when you want. Come in half-way through a show and you'll invariably be asked if you want to view from the start.