Using the panel to swipe around the Sky Q interface soon becomes second nature, with the crescent-shaped area above it used to fast-forward and rewind.

The Sky Q box has become the standard Sky machine, so when it comes to buying a Sky bundle you are in fact buying a Sky Q bundle. Sky Q isn't just about TV as the new system also includes plenty of interactive bonus features. Later in the year, Sky Q Silver customers will get access to content in glorious 4K Ultra HD quality and the touch remote is getting voice control. We're betting that'll be in time for the next English Premier League season, to encourage a boost in Sky Q subs. This is thanks to the multiple tuners in the Sky Q set-top boxes enabling you to record, as well as share content around the house. Is Sky Q wireless, and does it require a dish? Talk to the remote and you can ask for specific movies, or actors, and use commands to navigate the interface. The boxes both measure x x 34mm, which is a considerable reduction in footprint compared to the older Sky HD box x x 81mm for reference.

Here's what you need to do. Please deactivate your ad blocker in order to see our subscription offer. Sky's 4K service is one of the best around. Why you can trust Pocket-lint. The standard Sky Q box has 1TB storage, the ability to record three things at once and watch a fourth, and you can also stream to one tablet; both boxes also act as a Wi-Fi hotspot. SKY Q is here but before you rush to get it installed, here's our ultimate guide to the best and worst parts of Sky's new TV service. By flinging live and recorded content around rooms and across your mobile devices — while integrating online services like Netflix and Spotify — Sky Q is close to being the perfect home entertainment platform. Sky is keen to point out that it also allows you to stop watching a show on one TV and pick up on another screen elsewhere. See all comments 1.

Another important extra you can enjoy now is advanced voice control. Needless to say you'll need plenty of screens and enough sets of eyes to point at them to justify an all-singing Sky Q set-up. They download to your box, but you can start to watch soon after the downloaded commence depending on the speed of your broadband connection. This clever new box brings faster speeds to your home and can also boost your entire home's broadband. Sky Q is not just a service, but a complete family of devices. Perhaps unsurprisingly, but definitely disappointingly, there are no plans for either Netflix or Amazon Video apps. Note too that Sky Q does support Wi-Fi connections for on demand content, but you're still going to need a satellite dish in order to access them. Family Jade O'Connell, 19, was not allowed on the Air New Zealand flight after cabin crew recognised her from a previous trip, with airport staff saying she needed a medical certificate. It allows you to combine your Netflix bill with your Sky one, and enjoy a Sky Q interface that integrates top Netflix shows alongside your Sky Q favourites and recordings.

If you are mid-watching something, you can pause as long as it has been recorded or is being recorded , then pick up from where you left off anywhere in your home using the iPad app. The standard Sky Q box has 1TB storage, the ability to record three things at once and watch a fourth, and you can also stream to one tablet; both boxes also act as a Wi-Fi hotspot. Regardless, it's a thoughtful way of implementing the Netflix catalogue and well worth the wait — even if Amazon Prime Video is still nowhere to be seen. New boxes ship with the new remote. While Sky is trialling broadband-only TV subscription services, right now Sky Q still requires that a user have dish installed. You might not believe it but opting for Sky's revolutionary service can actually save you some cash. Dolby Digital over optical. If you struggle to get a signal upstairs or in your man cave, Sky Q should now solve that problem.

The even better news? Please deactivate your ad blocker in order to see our subscription offer. But even without HDR, sport in 4K looks great. Sky's TV subscription service, Sky Q, launched back in But the Sky Q mini boxes — which serve as the multiroom boxes — also act as Wi-Fi hotspots and, fantastically, the Sky Q Hub will use your home's power lines to push broadband around the house. There is potentially the issue of having too much functionality to bring to the front, but it's clearly been thought through by people who watch a lot of television and we're keen to see how it feels in real-life usage. Additional Sky Q Mini boxes, which you can put around your home for Sky TV in other rooms, are to a degree wireless though — though the main box needs to be hooked up to a dish, Sky Q Mini boxes connect over Wi-Fi for multiroom viewing. We're betting that'll be in time for the next English Premier League season, to encourage a boost in Sky Q subs.

By flinging live and recorded content around rooms and across your mobile devices — while integrating online services like Netflix and Spotify — Sky Q is close to being the perfect home entertainment platform. A new Sky Sports Recap feature offers a picture-in-picture view of key highlights from sporting events should you join the broadcast after it has began, letting you catch up on the action without missing on the live game as it happens. The Revenant is one such 4K title and it looks sensational. Does Netflix come with Sky Q? They download to your box, but you can start to watch soon after the downloaded commence depending on the speed of your broadband connection. Perhaps unsurprisingly, but definitely disappointingly, there are no plans for either Netflix or Amazon Video apps. World News Areline Martinez was filmed pretending to be kidnapped by an armed gang moments before her friends accidentally shot her in the head and fled. Across the range of programme types sound quality is good. It offers a healthy mixture of live sporting events, delivered through the dedicated extra TV tuner, and on on-demand and TV shows.

So, if you're thinking of taking the plunge here's our guide to best and worst bits of Sky Q. Suddenly your tablet becomes, effectively, a portable DVR — and although Amazon and Sky Go Extra have been allowing downloads to tablet for some time, the lifting of the shackles from a limited selection to everything is significant. Sky Q comes with a fancy new touchpad remote which whizzes you through menus with a simple flick of your finger. Sky Q is not just a service, but a complete family of devices. There's a cheaper standard box or you can go mad and treat yourself to the ultimate Silver bundle. But still, that's a whole lot of simultaneous streams. A new version of the remote also allows you to choose to use clicks rather than swipes and touch controls - it is selectable through the Sky Q settings. There's a dedicated Sky Q supports overhead Dolby Atmos audio in many of its Sky Cinema movies, to get you closer to the "cinema in your home" experience.

It's also got an extensive mobile component, not only letting you program recordings on-the-go, but take your recorded shows with you on mobile devices as downloads too. This hasn't really happened yet, but the interface does reflect your viewing habits. Good Morning Britain Good Morning Britain erupted into chaos this morning as Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid were told on air that the show is 'hanging by a thread', as Piers asked 'are we being cancelled? A Kids Safe Mode is also available these days that gives you the option to lock any Sky Q box including a Mini, as below to the Kids section on the menu screen. There are other devices and ways to connect too, with a Sky Q Mini box to extend the Sky Q experience into other rooms replacing Sky Multiroom , a Sky Q Hub internet router, and a Sky Q voice remote with voice control. Switch between HD and UHD broadcasts and there's a subtle lift in the nuanced details displayed on your telly. But still, that's a whole lot of simultaneous streams. In general the picture is crisp, packed with detail and with a pleasantly rich colour balance.

View gallery. Home intuitively gives you content suited to you. It is completely connected — each Sky Q box you add to the system speaks to the others. Without help it will never replace a proper stereo system or even a decent Bluetooth speaker, but you can just about get away with using it to play music from a phone over AirPlay or Bluetooth. Teenager 'raped and burned alive' by 'suspect released after sex attack on her' Crime Chaima Sadou, 19, was kidnapped, tortured, raped and burned alive in Thenia, Algeria, where her devastated mum is now calling for the death penalty to be applied. So what are these standout features? You can also cast YouTube to the box from a device while it also works with AirPlay but only for audio - you can't AirPlay video. With the best will in the world, set-top boxes are by and large pretty drab or occasionally entirely hideous , but the new kit from Sky looks, well, surprisingly nice.

Every big piece of tech needs a killer app, and for Sky Q it's the ability to transfer your recordings to a mobile device to take out and about. Robocop is 30 years old yet Sky's 4K version is by no means disgraced. By flinging live and recorded content around rooms and across your mobile devices — while integrating online services like Netflix and Spotify — Sky Q is close to being the perfect home entertainment platform. There are four Sky Q boxes, and the broadband hub. If you struggle to get a signal upstairs or in your man cave, Sky Q should now solve that problem. Suddenly your tablet becomes, effectively, a portable DVR — and although Amazon and Sky Go Extra have been allowing downloads to tablet for some time, the lifting of the shackles from a limited selection to everything is significant. Fluid Viewing extends outside of the home, but only as far as caching downloaded or recorded Sky content on your tablet, so you can catch up with Game of Thrones on your commute, or fill up on movies for a long haul flight. HDR High Dynamic Range support has been added - although it has some way to go before there is enough content to make it worthwhile.

The Sky Q Mini box is your gateway to viewing Sky content in other rooms. You can use it to stream content or even download your own recordings from the main Sky Q box for viewing when offline. The Sky Q premium 2TB box ups the storage, lets you record six things and also watch a seventh. Sky Q comes with a fancy new touchpad remote which whizzes you through menus with a simple flick of your finger. The technology behind this mesh network is being provided by AirTies. Later in the year, Sky Q Silver customers will get access to content in glorious 4K Ultra HD quality and the touch remote is getting voice control. A tap on the front of the Sky Q box will make the remote bleep at the top of its voice — meaning you should never lose it again. This awesome feature allows TV fans to pause TV in one room and pick up where they left off in another. Amazon takes on Xbox and Playstation with Netflix-style games streaming service Amazon Web giant Amazon is now stepping into the video games market and will take on Xbox Series X and Playstation 5 with a streaming service full of blockbuster titles. Across the range of programme types sound quality is good.

The technology behind this mesh network is being provided by AirTies. It's integrated with the main box, enabling you to view live or recorded content, as well as watch catch-up and on-demand services. Although downloadable catch-up TV has been available on devices, not least through the iPlayer, being able to push each and every recording to your tablet to watch on your commute will be a huge deal for many. The even better news? It also comes with a very welcomed addition for anyone who's sofa enjoys mysteriously making remotes disappear. Brit's agony after waking from coma to learn pal died on Turkey teeth whitening trip In the News Richard Molloy tragically died on Saturday after he travelled abroad with pals Aaron Callaghan and Declan Carson for teeth whitening treatment last week. Your existing Spotify account will work fine, or you can sign up for a free one, which now gives you access to a limited number of playlists you populate yourself. Writing by Chris Hall and Rik Henderson.

Importantly, quality on the extra boxes and tablets dotted around the home is excellent too. Features The Sky Q touch remote is a fraction of the size of its hefty predecessor. What is Sky Q? There are plenty of 4K films to watch if you have a Sky Cinema subscription as part of your bundle, all available to view on demand. It also comes with a very welcomed addition for anyone who's sofa enjoys mysteriously making remotes disappear. With the best will in the world, set-top boxes are by and large pretty drab or occasionally entirely hideous , but the new kit from Sky looks, well, surprisingly nice. Is Sky Q wireless, and does it require a dish? Sky Q in pictures — everything you need to know about Sky's revolutionary TV service. It actually improves Wi-Fi coverage as each box you add also acts as a Wi-Fi hotspot. Sky Q is one of the best ways to watch TV right now.

Sky is keen to point out that it also allows you to stop watching a show on one TV and pick up on another screen elsewhere. But still, that's a whole lot of simultaneous streams. The standard Sky Q box has 1TB storage, the ability to record three things at once and watch a fourth, and you can also stream to one tablet; both boxes also act as a Wi-Fi hotspot. It's a nice extra, but not essential to enjoy Sky Q. Of course, making the traditional side of the service work better is also a key factor. The new set-top box is brimming with features and navigating the mass of channels is now made easier via the new touch remote and refreshed on screen look. If you record something on the main Sky Q box downstairs, you can access it upstairs. There's a cheaper standard box or you can go mad and treat yourself to the ultimate Silver bundle. So, if you're thinking of taking the plunge here's our guide to best and worst bits of Sky Q.

The stunning Sharelle certainly stole the programmme and viewers loved her. Video Loading Video Unavailable. It also comes with a very welcomed addition for anyone who's sofa enjoys mysteriously making remotes disappear. Sky Q customers without Silver can however still use the tablet app to watch away from the main screen. We're waiting for further details on that. There's a cheaper standard box or you can go mad and treat yourself to the ultimate Silver bundle. You can unsubscribe at any time. Want a no-contract streaming option? It actually improves Wi-Fi coverage as each box you add also acts as a Wi-Fi hotspot.

You might not believe it but opting for Sky's revolutionary service can actually save you some cash. Want a no-contract streaming option? Another of Sky Q's great new features is being able to take old recordings away from the home. With Sky Q's entire system leaning heavily on connectivity, a box that's out of range could be kind of a big problem. You can use it to stream content or even download your own recordings from the main Sky Q box for viewing when offline. However, like the Netflix deal, you can integrate it with your Sky Q bill, while new customers can get a few months free trial by signing up with the Sky Q app. Of course, making the traditional side of the service work better is also a key factor. It offers a healthy mixture of live sporting events, delivered through the dedicated extra TV tuner, and on on-demand and TV shows. But even without HDR, sport in 4K looks great. The sense of depth is also impressive as the camera peers through the trees into the distance.

Sky Q comes with a fancy new touchpad remote which whizzes you through menus with a simple flick of your finger. However, if you opt for Sky's Ultimate on Demand package, it will integrate Netflix billing with your Sky bill, while reducing its cost and unlocking Netflix recommendations within the Sky Q interface. Read on…. Additional Sky Q Mini boxes, which you can put around your home for Sky TV in other rooms, are to a degree wireless though — though the main box needs to be hooked up to a dish, Sky Q Mini boxes connect over Wi-Fi for multiroom viewing. So, what are the differences? Best in Class. This hasn't really happened yet, but the interface does reflect your viewing habits. This awesome feature allows TV fans to pause TV in one room and pick up where they left off in another. Does Netflix come with Sky Q? Fluid Viewing extends outside of the home, but only as far as caching downloaded or recorded Sky content on your tablet, so you can catch up with Game of Thrones on your commute, or fill up on movies for a long haul flight.

There is potentially the issue of having too much functionality to bring to the front, but it's clearly been thought through by people who watch a lot of television and we're keen to see how it feels in real-life usage. Suddenly your tablet becomes, effectively, a portable DVR — and although Amazon and Sky Go Extra have been allowing downloads to tablet for some time, the lifting of the shackles from a limited selection to everything is significant. The main Sky Q unit is clearly the best-connected Sky box yet. Presumably, that means when Sky has enough of a 4K catalogue, and a plan for what it wants to show, the functionality will arrive. The Sky Q premium 2TB box ups the storage, lets you record six things and also watch a seventh. When it comes to content, Sky Q outperforms much of the competition. Is Sky Q wireless, and does it require a dish? It's hard to think of any real downsides to the subscription service. Details on the race helmets and the logos on the cars are clearly visible, and the shots of cars cornering are wonderfully stable and composed.

The Sky Q Mini is for bedrooms and second rooms, and piggy-backs off your main Q box. Here's what you need to know as Riot Games battle issues on release day. Extra one-off costs are involved if you want to add multi-room via a Sky Q Mini box. Thank you for subscribing See our privacy notice. It works seamlessly, and is a wonderful way to browse all your viewing choices in one place. Without help it will never replace a proper stereo system or even a decent Bluetooth speaker, but you can just about get away with using it to play music from a phone over AirPlay or Bluetooth. Top Stories. One of the Sky Q system's biggest talents is that you can watch your content in different rooms and on different devices. The sense of depth is also impressive as the camera peers through the trees into the distance.

In our opinion, unless you're on a very tight budget, we wouldn't recommend going basic. If you struggle to get a signal upstairs or in your man cave, Sky Q should now solve that problem. Sky Q is one of the best ways to watch TV right now. It is completely connected — each Sky Q box you add to the system speaks to the others. It's a pretty quick way to get around Sky Q. Regardless, it's a thoughtful way of implementing the Netflix catalogue and well worth the wait — even if Amazon Prime Video is still nowhere to be seen. Anything that doesn't say 'Remastered' has either been recorded in Ultra HD or the studios or Sky have gone back to the original material and processed it with an Ultra HD workflow in post-production. If you're paying for both services, it's well worth combining them in this way as a result. View gallery. But we'd expect there to be: the quality of the TV content on offer through Sky's magic box, paired with the strong performance and responsiveness of the underlying hardware, makes this one of those rare examples of getting what you pay for, even when you're paying a lot.

It's also a Bluetooth remote, so there's no need for line-of-sight, perfect for those who want to hide the Sky Q box out of sight. It is powered by a new Sky Hub that offers dual-band wireless 5GHz technology Sky may have to upgrade your router if you sign up for Sky Q. Sky Q has been available since The standard Sky Q box has 1TB storage, the ability to record three things at once and watch a fourth, and you can also stream to one tablet; both boxes also act as a Wi-Fi hotspot. A new version of the remote also allows you to choose to use clicks rather than swipes and touch controls - it is selectable through the Sky Q settings. All the boxes follow the same slimline design - the Mini and Hub look nigh-on identical. Sky Q supports overhead Dolby Atmos audio in many of its Sky Cinema movies, to get you closer to the "cinema in your home" experience. It offers a healthy mixture of live sporting events, delivered through the dedicated extra TV tuner, and on on-demand and TV shows.

Subscriptions Sign Out. Contrast levels are good, with good insight into dark scenes and plenty of punch in brights. If you struggle to get a signal upstairs or in your man cave, Sky Q should now solve that problem. Please deactivate your ad blocker in order to see our subscription offer. This also uses the powerline connection, but will only work if you also have Sky Broadband and the Sky Q Hub router. View gallery. A new version of the remote also allows you to choose to use clicks rather than swipes and touch controls - it is selectable through the Sky Q settings. There's no difference in size between the two. Sky has unveiled its brave new world of television — with the Sky Q box headlining a suite of new products which may just be the perfect answer to your home entertainment demands.

In our opinion, unless you're on a very tight budget, we wouldn't recommend going basic. If you struggle to get a signal upstairs or in your man cave, Sky Q should now solve that problem. And if you simply don't like any set-top box clogging up your living room the remote control is connected via Bluetooth, so you could just shut the box away in a cupboard. One of the Sky Q system's biggest talents is that you can watch your content in different rooms and on different devices. Talk to the remote and you can ask for specific movies, or actors, and use commands to navigate the interface. Do you need Sky broadband for Sky Q? There's a dedicated The Sky Q Mini is for bedrooms and second rooms, and piggy-backs off your main Q box. Teenager 'raped and burned alive' by 'suspect released after sex attack on her' Crime Chaima Sadou, 19, was kidnapped, tortured, raped and burned alive in Thenia, Algeria, where her devastated mum is now calling for the death penalty to be applied.

By holding a button on the side of the remote, customers can look for shows and movies through voice commands, such as "films by Tom Hanks with five star ratings" or "Liverpool game". The other significant thing is the way the UI melds recordings and on-demand. If you have Sky Broadband, each box also works as a wi-fi hotspot. And you can stream to two tablets. You can also cast YouTube to the box from a device while it also works with AirPlay but only for audio - you can't AirPlay video. Sky is keen to point out that it also allows you to stop watching a show on one TV and pick up on another screen elsewhere. Current page: Introduction and setup. Perhaps unsurprisingly, but definitely disappointingly, there are no plans for either Netflix or Amazon Video apps. The fantastic Sky Q system is set to get better, so read on to find out what we think makes it special — and why you might consider it over BT TV, Virgin Media, or even a standalone Netflix subscription.

We're betting that'll be in time for the next English Premier League season, to encourage a boost in Sky Q subs. The Sky Q premium 2TB box ups the storage, lets you record six things and also watch a seventh. Suddenly your tablet becomes, effectively, a portable DVR — and although Amazon and Sky Go Extra have been allowing downloads to tablet for some time, the lifting of the shackles from a limited selection to everything is significant. Switch between HD and UHD broadcasts and there's a subtle lift in the nuanced details displayed on your telly. Top Stories. Every big piece of tech needs a killer app, and for Sky Q it's the ability to transfer your recordings to a mobile device to take out and about. Sky Q in pictures — everything you need to know about Sky's revolutionary TV service. It's hard to think of any real downsides to the subscription service. You can unsubscribe at any time. It is powered by a new Sky Hub that offers dual-band wireless 5GHz technology Sky may have to upgrade your router if you sign up for Sky Q.

It's also got an extensive mobile component, not only letting you program recordings on-the-go, but take your recorded shows with you on mobile devices as downloads too. Netflix can be accessed on a Sky Q box, but it doesn't come for free — you'll still need to sign in with a paid-for Netflix subscription. It's a nice extra, but not essential to enjoy Sky Q. Later in the year, Sky Q Silver customers will get access to content in glorious 4K Ultra HD quality and the touch remote is getting voice control. Please deactivate your ad blocker in order to see our subscription offer. It is powered by a new Sky Hub that offers dual-band wireless 5GHz technology Sky may have to upgrade your router if you sign up for Sky Q. With the best will in the world, set-top boxes are by and large pretty drab or occasionally entirely hideous , but the new kit from Sky looks, well, surprisingly nice. However, there is one problem with fluid viewing as this only works if you are watching recorded shows — live TV is currently not supported.

Amazon takes on Xbox and Playstation with Netflix-style games streaming service Amazon Web giant Amazon is now stepping into the video games market and will take on Xbox Series X and Playstation 5 with a streaming service full of blockbuster titles. This is thanks to the multiple tuners in the Sky Q set-top boxes enabling you to record, as well as share content around the house. If you're paying for both services, it's well worth combining them in this way as a result. By holding a button on the side of the remote, customers can look for shows and movies through voice commands, such as "films by Tom Hanks with five star ratings" or "Liverpool game". The other significant thing is the way the UI melds recordings and on-demand. Then there is the ability to turn your Sky Q Mini boxes into Wi-Fi extenders - additional hotspots dotted around the home. Ultra HD broadcasts can also be started or recorded from there. What is Sky Q? You can unsubscribe at any time. Again, quality is good and the signal solid.

The Sky Q Mini is for bedrooms and second rooms, and piggy-backs off your main Q box. Here's what you need to do. Against Expensive Touchpad remote can be fiddly. Talk to the remote and you can ask for specific movies, or actors, and use commands to navigate the interface. What does it offer and why is it different to other paid TV services? While Sky is trialling broadband-only TV subscription services, right now Sky Q still requires that a user have dish installed. Sky Q also has a Kids Safe Mode. The 'Remastered' titles show surprising levels of clarity and detail - you'd be forgiven for thinking older movies would struggle against newer, fresher content. A tap of the remote button brings up a sidebar with apps that are quickly available, with the integration of things like Facebook photos and videos, or a side-bar to access Sky Sports news, for example. Netflix can be accessed on a Sky Q box, but it doesn't come for free — you'll still need to sign in with a paid-for Netflix subscription.

What Hi-Fi? Why you can trust Pocket-lint. Using the panel to swipe around the Sky Q interface soon becomes second nature, with the crescent-shaped area above it used to fast-forward and rewind. World News Areline Martinez was filmed pretending to be kidnapped by an armed gang moments before her friends accidentally shot her in the head and fled. The main Sky Q unit is clearly the best-connected Sky box yet. Sky's 4K Formula 1 content easily matches the football for quality. And you can stream to two tablets. Sky Q isn't just about TV as the new system also includes plenty of interactive bonus features. It actually improves Wi-Fi coverage as each box you add also acts as a Wi-Fi hotspot.

Here's what you need to know as Riot Games battle issues on release day. What is Sky Q? Your existing Spotify account will work fine, or you can sign up for a free one, which now gives you access to a limited number of playlists you populate yourself. Dolby Digital over optical. Vegan café targeted by meat-lovers who 'stole sign and defaced Test and Trace form' Students Staff at Crocus Café in Nottingham says it has been the victim of multiple mean-spirited pranks including vandalism, and claims a group of local male students is to blame. Without help it will never replace a proper stereo system or even a decent Bluetooth speaker, but you can just about get away with using it to play music from a phone over AirPlay or Bluetooth. If you have Sky Broadband, each box also works as a wi-fi hotspot. We're waiting for further details on that. However, there is one problem with fluid viewing as this only works if you are watching recorded shows — live TV is currently not supported.

The video will start in 8 Cancel Play now. Anything that doesn't say 'Remastered' has either been recorded in Ultra HD or the studios or Sky have gone back to the original material and processed it with an Ultra HD workflow in post-production. Sky's 4K Formula 1 content easily matches the football for quality. Against Expensive Touchpad remote can be fiddly. Ultra HD broadcasts can also be started or recorded from there. Here's what you need to know as Riot Games battle issues on release day. But it has confirmed the box's internal componentry will allow for UHD in the future. Subscriptions Sign Out. We're betting that'll be in time for the next English Premier League season, to encourage a boost in Sky Q subs.

Using the panel to swipe around the Sky Q interface soon becomes second nature, with the crescent-shaped area above it used to fast-forward and rewind. The Sky Go app is even on PlayStation and Xbox, as well as mobile devices, and it's clear that Sky is confidently catching up with the way we're all consuming movies and shows these days, after changing the game itself with the launch of Sky HD a decade ago. The boxes both measure x x 34mm, which is a considerable reduction in footprint compared to the older Sky HD box x x 81mm for reference. With Sky Q's entire system leaning heavily on connectivity, a box that's out of range could be kind of a big problem. Extra one-off costs are involved if you want to add multi-room via a Sky Q Mini box. These main boxes are part of a bigger mesh network. Dolby Digital over optical. Another important extra you can enjoy now is advanced voice control. The other significant thing is the way the UI melds recordings and on-demand.

Deadpool is another blockbuster that looks stunning on a compatible 4K TV. Switch between HD and UHD broadcasts and there's a subtle lift in the nuanced details displayed on your telly. The technology behind this mesh network is being provided by AirTies. Who needs surround sound for University Challenge anyway? Golden retrievers Kayla Wilson was shocked when she saw her dog jumping out of her car and it wasn't long until she saw the canine standing on his hind legs and trying to "push" the car with his owners. It's also a Bluetooth remote, so there's no need for line-of-sight, perfect for those who want to hide the Sky Q box out of sight. Dolby Digital over optical. But even without HDR, sport in 4K looks great. Fluid Viewing extends outside of the home, but only as far as caching downloaded or recorded Sky content on your tablet, so you can catch up with Game of Thrones on your commute, or fill up on movies for a long haul flight. A tap on the front of the Sky Q box will make the remote bleep at the top of its voice — meaning you should never lose it again.

Yes, that adds up to nine tuners — the other three are currently for future expansion. If you have Sky Broadband, each box also works as a wi-fi hotspot. All the boxes follow the same slimline design - the Mini and Hub look nigh-on identical. Netflix can be accessed on a Sky Q box, but it doesn't come for free — you'll still need to sign in with a paid-for Netflix subscription. There are plenty of 4K films to watch if you have a Sky Cinema subscription as part of your bundle, all available to view on demand. But what is Sky Q exactly? Sky previously also introduced the Ultimate On Demand subscription package. And a simple utterance of "football" will take you to the football sport centre. Sky Q in pictures — everything you need to know about Sky's revolutionary TV service.

Allow about 60 seconds for every 10 minutes of TV you want to store. Needless to say you'll need plenty of screens and enough sets of eyes to point at them to justify an all-singing Sky Q set-up. It also comes with a very welcomed addition for anyone who's sofa enjoys mysteriously making remotes disappear. Writing by Chris Hall and Rik Henderson. The Sky Q box is very slim. HDR High Dynamic Range support has been added - although it has some way to go before there is enough content to make it worthwhile. There are plenty of 4K films to watch if you have a Sky Cinema subscription as part of your bundle, all available to view on demand. Details on the race helmets and the logos on the cars are clearly visible, and the shots of cars cornering are wonderfully stable and composed.

The Revenant is one such 4K title and it looks sensational. Sky previously also introduced the Ultimate On Demand subscription package. You can unsubscribe at any time. The video will start in 8 Cancel Play now. You no longer need to worry as much about where the recording lives — just whether you can watch it. Is Spotify free on Sky Q? Against Expensive Touchpad remote can be fiddly. Not every channel supports these codecs, but it kicks in automatically when the relevant signal is detected. With Sky Q, Sky has created a TV platform and ecosystem that truly fits seamlessly with a modern home. Currently, in territories where Sky is available, you need to be connected to a satellite dish, although Sky has promised a new box is on the way that will allow you to access Sky Q TV over broadband and remove the need for a dish.

Want a no-contract streaming option? Currently, in territories where Sky is available, you need to be connected to a satellite dish, although Sky has promised a new box is on the way that will allow you to access Sky Q TV over broadband and remove the need for a dish. No matter which version you own, it features a built-in microphone, which works with voice search functionality. Needless to say you'll need plenty of screens and enough sets of eyes to point at them to justify an all-singing Sky Q set-up. What does it offer and why is it different to other paid TV services? But things have changed as the service has evolved. From the club crests on player shirts to the native 4K animations, you can pick out all manner of detail in the Premier League coverage. Sky has unveiled its brave new world of television — with the Sky Q box headlining a suite of new products which may just be the perfect answer to your home entertainment demands.

During the opening chase scene, the level of detail in his costume is superb, with even the finest of stitches visible. So, what are the differences? This hasn't really happened yet, but the interface does reflect your viewing habits. Suddenly your tablet becomes, effectively, a portable DVR — and although Amazon and Sky Go Extra have been allowing downloads to tablet for some time, the lifting of the shackles from a limited selection to everything is significant. Top Stories. However, there is one problem with fluid viewing as this only works if you are watching recorded shows — live TV is currently not supported. Sky previously also introduced the Ultimate On Demand subscription package. Many scientists believe a "Big Crunch" took place.

Sky is keen to point out that it also allows you to stop watching a show on one TV and pick up on another screen elsewhere. Using the panel to swipe around the Sky Q interface soon becomes second nature, with the crescent-shaped area above it used to fast-forward and rewind. What you get with Sky Q is a consistent, unified experience, no matter which device you're on, be it living room TV, tablet, second room Sky Q Mini box, or your phone. Needless to say you'll need plenty of screens and enough sets of eyes to point at them to justify an all-singing Sky Q set-up. Sport can now be viewed via live matches listed in the all-new "sports centre" or by digging down into your favourite sport and searching what's available that way. Sky Q HDR is here : what you need to know to get it Another important extra you can enjoy now is advanced voice control. But what is Sky Q exactly? Quite simply, it's one of the best voice assistants we've used. In the opening forest scene, ripples and reflections on the water appear realistic with plenty of detail. Handy for checking the sports scores or latest headlines without losing track of what you're watching.

Sky originally said that homepage personalisation was also on the way, which will also work with sports so you can choose your own football team, for example. Ultra HD broadcasts can also be started or recorded from there. Family Jade O'Connell, 19, was not allowed on the Air New Zealand flight after cabin crew recognised her from a previous trip, with airport staff saying she needed a medical certificate. Sky has unveiled its brave new world of television — with the Sky Q box headlining a suite of new products which may just be the perfect answer to your home entertainment demands. It also comes with a very welcomed addition for anyone who's sofa enjoys mysteriously making remotes disappear. Sky Q also has a Kids Safe Mode. Tap and slide your thumb on the main pad and you can skip forwards and backwards even quicker. The stunning Sharelle certainly stole the programmme and viewers loved her.

Taking that even further, it will also enable the potential streaming of content to two of the Sky Q Mini boxes, and a further two mobile devices. Sky Q is not just a service, but a complete family of devices. Although downloadable catch-up TV has been available on devices, not least through the iPlayer, being able to push each and every recording to your tablet to watch on your commute will be a huge deal for many. He has been described as a "gentleman". The technology behind this mesh network is being provided by AirTies. Here's what you need to do. In the opening forest scene, ripples and reflections on the water appear realistic with plenty of detail. It actually improves Wi-Fi coverage as each box you add also acts as a Wi-Fi hotspot. Who needs surround sound for University Challenge anyway?

There's also Vevo functionality, and YouTube support too. Yes, that adds up to nine tuners — the other three are currently for future expansion. You can use it to stream content or even download your own recordings from the main Sky Q box for viewing when offline. The other significant thing is the way the UI melds recordings and on-demand. If you're paying for both services, it's well worth combining them in this way as a result. What you get with Sky Q is a consistent, unified experience, no matter which device you're on, be it living room TV, tablet, second room Sky Q Mini box, or your phone. Sky Q is not just a service, but a complete family of devices. Then there is the ability to turn your Sky Q Mini boxes into Wi-Fi extenders - additional hotspots dotted around the home.

Dolby Digital over optical. And if you simply don't like any set-top box clogging up your living room the remote control is connected via Bluetooth, so you could just shut the box away in a cupboard. The standard Sky Q box has 1TB storage, the ability to record three things at once and watch a fourth, and you can also stream to one tablet; both boxes also act as a Wi-Fi hotspot. What does it offer and why is it different to other paid TV services? Video Loading Video Unavailable. With Sky Q, Sky has created a TV platform and ecosystem that truly fits seamlessly with a modern home. It is powered by a new Sky Hub that offers dual-band wireless 5GHz technology Sky may have to upgrade your router if you sign up for Sky Q. It serves two purposes.

It also includes shows you didn't get a chance to finish watching and the latest episode of your favourite series. View gallery. This is thanks to the multiple tuners in the Sky Q set-top boxes enabling you to record, as well as share content around the house. And you can stream to two tablets. The Revenant is one such 4K title and it looks sensational. The Sky Q Mini is for bedrooms and second rooms, and piggy-backs off your main Q box. Do you need Sky broadband for Sky Q? Using the panel to swipe around the Sky Q interface soon becomes second nature, with the crescent-shaped area above it used to fast-forward and rewind. Here's what you need to know as Riot Games battle issues on release day.

Sky Q comes with a fancy new touchpad remote which whizzes you through menus with a simple flick of your finger. With the various devices, the overall Sky Q experience is all-encompassing, letting you watch what you want, where you want and whenever you want. Naturally though, you'll have to pay for the privilege. Without help it will never replace a proper stereo system or even a decent Bluetooth speaker, but you can just about get away with using it to play music from a phone over AirPlay or Bluetooth. Good Morning Britain Good Morning Britain erupted into chaos this morning as Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid were told on air that the show is 'hanging by a thread', as Piers asked 'are we being cancelled? Top Stories. Home Reviews Audio Visual. You can also cast YouTube to the box from a device while it also works with AirPlay but only for audio - you can't AirPlay video. The fantastic Sky Q system is set to get better, so read on to find out what we think makes it special — and why you might consider it over BT TV, Virgin Media, or even a standalone Netflix subscription. Importantly, quality on the extra boxes and tablets dotted around the home is excellent too.

Want a no-contract streaming option? Shooting Stephen Dunford shot a year-old boy in Sheffield in a drive-by attack and incriminated himself in a rap recited over the phone to a friend in prison — saying a "youth caught a stray". Netflix You can finally watch Netflix on Nintendo Switch, but there isn't an official application for the hybrid console just yet. Powerline networking is built-in across Sky Q devices. And you can stream to two tablets. Switch between HD and UHD broadcasts and there's a subtle lift in the nuanced details displayed on your telly. Latest system updates for Sky Q Sky Q has been available since Later in the year, Sky Q Silver customers will get access to content in glorious 4K Ultra HD quality and the touch remote is getting voice control. Here's what you need to do.

Physical Characteristics Weight Approximate 1. Every big piece of tech needs a killer app, and for Sky Q it's the ability to transfer your recordings to a mobile device to take out and about. Presumably, that means when Sky has enough of a 4K catalogue, and a plan for what it wants to show, the functionality will arrive. But still, that's a whole lot of simultaneous streams. Netflix You can finally watch Netflix on Nintendo Switch, but there isn't an official application for the hybrid console just yet. The main Sky Q unit is clearly the best-connected Sky box yet. Robocop is 30 years old yet Sky's 4K version is by no means disgraced. As Sky Q creates its own mesh network, there's no additional pressure on your normal Wi-Fi connection.

All the boxes follow the same slimline design - the Mini and Hub look nigh-on identical. Sky Q tips, tricks and features. Sky's TV subscription service, Sky Q, launched back in He has been described as a "gentleman". Although it's limited, Sky Q's sidebar — enabling you to check out a currently very limited number of apps — is a nice function given that it simply pushes your viewing window aside into a smaller amount of screen. Details on the race helmets and the logos on the cars are clearly visible, and the shots of cars cornering are wonderfully stable and composed. Importantly, quality on the extra boxes and tablets dotted around the home is excellent too. The main Sky Q unit is clearly the best-connected Sky box yet. Sky is keen to point out that it also allows you to stop watching a show on one TV and pick up on another screen elsewhere. It's also got an extensive mobile component, not only letting you program recordings on-the-go, but take your recorded shows with you on mobile devices as downloads too.

There's a dedicated A new version of the remote also allows you to choose to use clicks rather than swipes and touch controls - it is selectable through the Sky Q settings. Home intuitively gives you content suited to you. Note too that Sky Q does support Wi-Fi connections for on demand content, but you're still going to need a satellite dish in order to access them. Sky is keen to point out that it also allows you to stop watching a show on one TV and pick up on another screen elsewhere. Sky Q comes with a fancy new touchpad remote which whizzes you through menus with a simple flick of your finger. On your remote you'll see a small button with a microphone logo you can hold to activate voice search. SKY Q is here but before you rush to get it installed, here's our ultimate guide to the best and worst parts of Sky's new TV service. However, like the Netflix deal, you can integrate it with your Sky Q bill, while new customers can get a few months free trial by signing up with the Sky Q app.

The Sky Q Mini is for bedrooms and second rooms, and piggy-backs off your main Q box. World News Areline Martinez was filmed pretending to be kidnapped by an armed gang moments before her friends accidentally shot her in the head and fled. If you have Sky Broadband, each box also works as a wi-fi hotspot. Extra one-off costs are involved if you want to add multi-room via a Sky Q Mini box. You can also cast YouTube to the box from a device while it also works with AirPlay but only for audio - you can't AirPlay video. So, what are the differences? A new version of the remote also allows you to choose to use clicks rather than swipes and touch controls - it is selectable through the Sky Q settings. However, additional Sky Q Mini boxes can be configured to work as Wi-Fi repeater hotspots, but this feature is only available to Sky broadband subscribers. What is Sky Q? Thank you for subscribing See our privacy notice.