Sky launches Sky Glass: smart TV in 3 sizes, seeking global syndication

Launches Sky Glass:

• streaming connected smart TV (no dish, no box)
• tech & OS developed with Comcast
• first in UK (211018), then other Sky markets
• syndicates to Australia with Foxtel, plans further global expansion
• TV in 3 sizes (Small 43”, Medium 55”, Large 65”), designed by Map Project Office
• with
• Dolby Atmos
• voice control
• Glance Motion Technology (walk past to activate)
• personalised playlist
• apps pre-installed: Sky, BBC iPlayer, Netflix, Disney+, ITV Hub, All4, Spotify, Peloton, PlayWorks etc
• whole home service using Sky Stream Puck, 10 GBP/mo
• plans to launch 4K smart camera 2022 (chat, play games, workout, share entertainment at home)
• pricing for Small TV from 13 GBP/mo (with Sky TV; interest free, 48 mo) or 26 GBP/mo (with Sky Ultimate TV), 39 GBP/mo (with Sky Originals and Sky Exclusives, Netflix), pricing for Medium TV adds 4 GBP/mo, Large TV adds 8 GBP/mo)
• [suggests Small TV costs GBP 624, Medium TV GBP 816, Large TV GBP 1008]
• Quotes:
• "By taking this step, Sky will operate across the whole value chain, from content production, through to connectivity and aggregation, all coming together on the Sky Glass screen."
• "Choose to buy your TV like you buy your mobile phone by paying in one go or spread the cost with interest-free monthly payments."