The box supports HDR (HLG) in select Sky on-demand 4K movies and TV shows, plus Amazon, Disney+ and Netflix. The latest Dolby Atmos surround sound is available for some things shown in 4K such as the Premier League, box sets and movies. Sky Q has one of the widest selections of on-demand 4K content, including Sky’s box sets and movies, plus those available from Disney+, Netflix and the recently added Amazon Prime Video. You can record up to six programmes simultaneously and watch another.
Note that HD and 4K are optional add-ons and that BT Sport is not available in 4K.
Most channels are available in HD, sports such as the Premier League, Formula One, darts, rugby and boxing are broadcast live in 4K too. Sky Atlantic is exclusive to Sky, available through Sky Q and Now TV, which features HBO shows such as Succession and Westworld. And the box learns what you want to watch at different times of the day so it can make suggestions.Ī vast array of live channels are available, depending on your chosen package. You can create a custom TV guide, not only editing which channels are shown but the order in which they are displayed, something key rivals still do not offer. Voice search via the remote is fantastic and can be used to control playback too. The interface is modern, fast and responsive. Sky’s Q box has long been premium pay-TV platform to beat, offering a better, more flexible and seamless experience than rivals. Sky Q is the best premium pay-TV experience you can get in the UK, with the most 4K content, best box, customisable EPG and brilliant Sky Go app. As services change and new ones are tested, this guide will be updated to help you choose the right pay-TV or streaming service for you. This Guardian buyer’s guide to UK pay-TV and streaming services was last updated on 9 March 2021, and represents the best available and tested at the time. To help you pick the best pay-TV or streaming service for your needs, wants and budget, here’s a guide covering all the options from Sky Q to Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix and everything in between. All of which makes choosing the right one for you a bit of a minefield of information overload.
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And that’s before you work out how to actually get it to your television, whether it is live broadcast TV via the traditional routes of aerial, satellite or cable, new offerings of streaming live TV over the internet, on-demand download or streaming services, or a mix of all three. Many of them have long contracts, exclusive content and complicated bundle pricing. The choice of how you get your TV and movies in the UK has exploded in recent years, with a growing number of premium pay-TV providers and streaming services available at a wide range of prices.