topic Re: Apps on sky glass in Sky Glass

Apps on sky glass

Jimmydev31 — Sat, 29 Jun 2024 21:26:08 GMT

Hello everyone I'm new to sky glass! Is it possible to download the now app onto my sky glass tv? Thank you 😊

Re: Apps on sky glass

Padam_Padam — Sat, 29 Jun 2024 22:03:36 GMT

@Jimmydev31 wrote:
Hello everyone I'm new to sky glass! Is it possible to download the now app onto my sky glass tv? Thank you 😊

Nope. There is no App Store on Sky Glass. Sky control the choice of apps.

Re: Apps on sky glass

Jimmydev31 — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 00:13:35 GMT

Is there anyway to use freeview?

Re: Apps on sky glass

Exiled-in-HH — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 06:26:21 GMT

No Sky Glass TVs do not support Freeview🙁

To access DTT you have connect the Glass TV to an aerial and disconnect the Glass TV from the internet🤔

Re: Apps on sky glass

Jimmydev31 — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 09:26:37 GMT

Does this tv actually do anything? Nomater what I need it's a no!

Re: Apps on sky glass

Jimmydev31 — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 09:30:16 GMT

Going to cancel this crap

Re: Apps on sky glass

Exiled-in-HH — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 09:57:55 GMT

Are you within the 31 day cooling off period?

Re: Apps on sky glass

MarkGoldsmith — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 10:43:27 GMT

What exact issue are you getting?

The majority of issues are caused by network connectivity issues as the Sky streaming service needs a strong and stable network connection to function.

Re: Apps on sky glass

Jon+Reeve — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 10:43:50 GMT

@Jimmydev31 wrote:
Does this tv actually do anything? Nomater what I need it's a no!

I find it always helps to do your research before buying something significant to make sure you understand whether it will perform/do what you want.

Re: Apps on sky glass

Padam_Padam — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 11:51:39 GMT

@Jon+Reeve wrote:
@Jimmydev31 wrote:
Does this tv actually do anything? Nomater what I need it's a no!
I find it always helps to do your research before buying something significant to make sure you understand whether it will perform/do what you want.

I agree... and never believe the advertising for any product.
Independent research is essential, particularly when spending hundreds of pounds on a TV, a device which is likely to be used daily in most households.
Sky Glass does most of what is advertised, but 'smarter than a smart TV' is undoubtedly highly questionable.

Re: Apps on sky glass

Jimmydev31 — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 13:40:05 GMT

I just ordered it and it'll arrive on Wed.

Re: Apps on sky glass

Exiled-in-HH — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 13:43:32 GMT

Sky say that because Glass TVs can't qualify as Smart TVs😉

Re: Apps on sky glass

Padam_Padam — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 14:44:37 GMT

@Jimmydev31 wrote:
I just ordered it and it'll arrive on Wed.

You have the option of rejecting the delivery at which point it will be returned to Sky.

Alternatively, if you want to give it a try and see if you think it'll work for you then you can take delivery and activate the TV. If you don't like it you have 31 days from activation to cancel and Sky will accept the return of the TV and refund any money paid so far for it. A courier will be sent to collect the TV and it has to be graded by Sky (to make sure you haven't damaged it) before any refund will be given.

Re: Apps on sky glass

Jimmydev31 — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 15:27:21 GMT

OK the last and most important thing! Can I play my ps5 on sky glass ?

Re: Apps on sky glass

Padam_Padam — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 16:07:48 GMT

@Jimmydev31 wrote:
OK the last and most important thing! Can I play my ps5 on sky glass ?

The simple answer is yes, you can connect a PS5 via HDMI to Sky Glass.

Don't expect silky smooth gameplay though, Sky Glass was never designed for gaming and has a distinctly mid-range 60Hz back-lit LED LCD VA panel.

A recent software update has introduced an ALLM (auto low latency) game mode whic improves the response time a little, but if gaming is important to you then a smart TV with 120Hz refresh rate, VRR and ALLM would offer you a better experience.

Re: Apps on sky glass

Steveo119 — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 13:11:15 GMT

I honestly wish i never bought this TV. No expansion unless SKY allows it. Even on my cheap LG i had before had a app store allowing the likes of Plex etc on the telly. Also the apps it does have crash out regularly meaning i have to disconnect and reconnect power for it to reset.

Once the contract is finished then im off to buy a different television. Buyer beware.

Re: Apps on sky glass

Papatez — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 14:15:44 GMT

if you want to use Freeview, buy a simple (and relatively cheap) tuning box from Amazon or anywhere else and use it via one of the HDMI ports. Select that port as input from the Home screen. Alternatively, cancel your sky subscription like I have and use as a stand alone TV