Entertainment
Sky Stream launches in Ireland
Sky today announced the launch of Sky Stream. It is the new easy way to get Sky, giving you the best entertainment streamed straight to any TV over Wi-Fi, without a dish, so there is no installation required. Simply plug the device into any TV to enjoy world class film, must-watch TV and thrilling sport, including access to over 150 channels and 100,000 hours of aggregated content.
Available now from sky.com/ie/tv/stream, in Sky retail stores or through Sky customer services, it’s the most affordable way to get Sky TV and Netflix together, from *€30 a month.
Speaking about the launch of Sky Stream in Ireland, JD Buckley, CEO, Sky Ireland, said: “We are thrilled to announce the launch of Sky Stream in Ireland. Sky Stream revolutionises the way customers can access Sky and all of their favourite apps. Simply order your Sky Stream puck, receive it the following day and plug it into any TV to get the full Sky experience. There is no satellite dish or installation required. Whether you want to watch Succession, Dreamland or Stranger Things, Sky Stream has it all and, as it is built with the Sky Entertainment OS, Sky Stream customers can expect the highest standard in viewing and user experience.
“Investment in innovation is one of our top priorities, as we continue to provide the best products and services to our customers. The launch of Sky Stream in Ireland comes just under a year after we launched Sky Glass here. Sky Glass and Sky Stream open the world of Sky to customers who were not able to access our services through satellite.”
Sky Stream – the highlights:
- Sky TV with no dish – epic entertainment streamed straight to any TV over Wi-Fi
- Stream Sky TV with Netflix included as standard
- flexible plan that can be cancelled anytime or 12-month minimum term
- Order by 2pm Mon- Thurs for **next day delivery
- Compact size – cutting-edge features and award-winning content in the palm of your hand
- Smart Sky Glass UI – brings together all your channels, shows and apps into one place
Unrivalled entertainment, straight to any TV
Giving you access to the world of Sky TV including hits like The Overlap and And Just Like That…, alongside blockbuster movies, there’s something for everyone to watch. ***Sky Sports, the home of the best live sport, includes over 400 live football fixtures every year including must-watch Premier League and Women’s Super League matches, as well as every F1 race and much more.
Alongside the world of Sky and Netflix, you can also access Apple TV+, Amazon Prime, Disney+, RTÉ Player, All4, YouTube, Discovery+, Peacock, Paramount+, Fiit and more. Everything you watch on Sky Stream is ready to enjoy in HD as standard, with UHD also available.
Sky’s famous innovation, in the palm of your hand
Sky Stream has the same smart user interface as Sky Glass, making watching TV simple and quick. Helpful genre categories take you to content quickly, and voice search helps you find shows in a flash and control your tv with your voice.
Clever features like Restart live TV and Playlist make your TV smarter. You can create endless Playlists of what to watch and discover more with intelligent recommendations – meaning you never have to miss out on the latest releases again. And with Sky’s constant investment and innovation, you can expect regular updates to make the streaming experience even better.
TV your way, with incredible value
With Sky Stream, there’s ultimate flexibility and amazing value. You can choose a flexible plan that can be cancelled anytime (****from €35 a month) or a 12-month minimum term (for €30 a month), both of which include *****Sky Ultimate TV & Netflix. You can also add on packs and services including Sky Cinema which offers Paramount+ at no extra cost, Sky Sports, Sports Extra and UHD & Dolby Atmos.
If you’d like Sky TV in more rooms in the house, the Whole Home pack is €20 a month, letting you have up to five additional Sky Stream devices.
Smartest TV line-up yet
Sky Stream is the latest addition to Sky’s TV product family, providing a range of ways to watch amazing content. Sky Glass is the only TV with Sky inside, combining innovative hardware, software and content for the smartest TV experience yet, no dish or box required. If you’ve already got a TV you love, Sky Stream connects seamlessly to deliver the fantastic Sky Glass entertainment experience to your existing TV.
For more, visit sky.com/ie/tv/stream
For further information, please contact:
Cara McAllister, Sky Ireland: cara.mcallister@sky.ie
Notes to editor:
*This €30 offer is available to new Sky TV customers only
**Next day delivery is subject to location and delivery partner availability
***Sky Sports and Sky Cinema requires additional subscriptions
**** Offers are subject to change. Pricing available to new Sky TV customers. Please see Sky.ie/stream for more information
*****€49.95 set-up fee for existing customers. Free for new Sky TV customers who take a 12-month minimum term
Sky Stream is compatible with any broadband provider, with a minimum speed of 25Mbps recommended. For more tech specs, click here.