Moving from Sky Q to Sky Glass

[Anonymous]

Good morning, everyone

I’ve been a long-time user of Sky Q and am now considering switching to Sky Glass.

The main reason is that I need a replacement TV for the bedroom, and a 43" model at just £6 per month feels like a no-brainer.

I’ve gone through most of the discussions about Glass and Stream, but I still have one key question. If my main TV—a Sky Glass—is located in the bedroom and connected only via WiFi (no Ethernet), will I be able to comfortably stream to two additional Pucks in other rooms?

My WiFi speeds are solid, with around 250 Mbps download throughout the house.

Any suggestions or advice regarding this would be welcome.

Thanks

[TimmyBGood · Accepted solution]

@Anonymous 

Unlike Q, each Glass television and Stream puck is an independent wireless client device: they don't communicate with each other locally at all.  This means placement of one device doesn't affect any other.

Note they also don't have the wireless hotspot functionality of Q television boxes.

[TimmyBGood]

@Anonymous 

Also be aware that £6pcm for a 43" model over 48 months is Glass Air rather than Glass (ie without the multi-speaker array)

[andrs]

I have just done this very thing in the last month. I have sky glass gen 2 in the living room and sky stream in the main bedroom. No issues whatsoever all connected wirelessly via an EE router and not the top speed either. Works flawlessly 

[82bit]

@Anonymous on face value Glass/Stream seems like an attractive proposition. My advice to you however is: stick with Sky Q. Your Q setup is much more resilient and reliable. Keep it as long as possible. Glass TVs are overpriced mid-range devices at best. Streaming TV is not all Sky would have you believe it is. 

[Anonymous]

Hi 82bit

As a loyal Q user, I truly value your sound advice. I came close to being swayed by the allure of streaming, but thankfully, common sense won out. I’ve decided to stay the course and stick with Q until its final chapter.

Thanks😉