DECEMBER 2021 T3 77Sky Glass
There are a couple of ways to
navigate the Sky user interface:
through the remote control and by
using your voice. To activate the
latter, you can either press the Voice
button on the remote, or you can
simply use the wake words ‘Hello
Sky’. Admittedly it didn’t pick up
exactly what we were saying every
single time but we only ever had to
repeat our commands once or twice.
Using Glance Motion technology,
the TV will also detect when you’re in
the room and wake itself up from
standby, showing you some of your
top recommendations.
Sky Glass comes with catch up
services like iPlayer and the ITV Hub
built-in as well as streaming apps like
Netflix, Amazon Prime and Disney+.
Later in 2021, you’ll be able to access
Apple TV+ on it as well.
It blends all of its own content with
recommendations from other
streaming services. That means when
you browse through the different
categories and genres on the Sky
interface, you’ll be able to see options
from everywhere all in one place,
making discovering new shows and
movies easier than ever before.
All you really need to know about
the screen is that it boasts 4K Ultra HD
resolution on a Quantum Dot display
(QLED). What that means is the Sky
Glass is bright and colourful with a
crisp, clear picture and loads of detail.
The picture quality could be
improved: you won’t get quite the
same vibrancy of colours or deep, dark
blacks as you would from a pricier TV.
But that’s not to say it doesn’t look
good, because it does.
The Sky Glass supports HDR10 and
Dolby Vision so it has much better
contrast than you would get otherwise.
You’ll be able to see every inch of
what’s happening on the screen, even
in the darkest areas of the shot.Net gain
One thing you will have to bear in
mind is that you’ll need a solid internet
connection to get the best quality and
to avoid loading times. If you know
this is a problem at home then it might
be worth sticking to satellite.
When it comes to the integrated
speakers, the Sky Glass has a sound
output of up to 215W. It’s powerful
enough to fill up the room. In fact, we
never really went above 40% volumewhen we were using it. You won’t get
the same level of surround sound as
you would from a really strong
soundbar but it’s not that far off either,
thanks to Dolby Atmos support. You
do feel really immersed in the action.
Combining everything you could
need into one user-friendly system,
there’s literally nothing else out there
like the Sky Glass. This is by far the
best TV you can buy for streaming
because you won’t need any extra tech
to access Sky’s premium library or
your favourite streaming apps.
With smarts like motion detection,
voice control and tailored
recommendations, it’s a shining
example of how brilliant technology
can be in 2021.Voice control is
easily activated
through the remote,
or by speakingSAMSUNG Q80A
The Glass has little
direct competition right
now. But if you’re willing
to forgo streaming Sky,
this QLED set from
Samsung offers a bright
HDR picture and new-
gen gaming features for a similar level of moolah.
From £829, johnlewis.com
LG A1
QLED sets are great.
But if you want
inky blacks and rich
colours, OLED is the
way to go. Simply
the best OLED under
£1,000, the A1 offers truly impressive images and
supports both Dolby Vision and Atmos.
From £899.98, lg.comTHE ALTERNATIVES
WE’RE IMPRESSED Incredibly
easy to set up and use; voice
control through the remote and
the TV; Sky content on-demand.
WE’D IMPROVE Big and heavy
TV set; needs reliable internet;
subscription costs will add up.
THE LAST WORD A hassle-free
TV with 4K resolution and a
powerful speaker system with
all of the perks of Sky built-
in. All you need is a reliable
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