Feel powerful with voice control

‎02 Jun 2026 02:36 PM
If you’ve got Sky Glass or Sky Stream, you’ve already got a powerful shortcut sitting right in your hand — voice search.
 
It’s one of the quickest ways to find something to watch without scrolling through menus or typing with a remote. Whether you know exactly what you’re after or need a bit of inspiration, using your voice can make things much faster and easier.
 
Here are some simple tips to help you get more out of it.
 
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What is voice search?

Voice search lets you speak into your remote to find shows, movies, apps and more.
Instead of typing, you just press and hold the voice button and say what you want — and Sky does the rest.
 
It works across live TV, on-demand, apps like Netflix and Disney+, and even in your device's settings.
 

Tips to get better results

1. Be natural — speak how you normally would

You don’t need to use specific commands. Just say what you’re looking for, like:
  • “Show me comedies”
  • “Find action films”
  • “What’s on tonight?”
The system is designed to understand everyday language.
 

2. Search by actor, genre or mood

Voice search isn’t just for titles — you can be more flexible with what you ask for:
  • “Films with Tom Hanks”
  • “Crime dramas”
  • “Something funny”
It’s a great way to discover new things when you’re not sure exactly what to watch.
 

3. Jump straight into apps

You can open apps without scrolling:
  • “Open Netflix”
  • “Go to Disney Plus”
  • “Launch BBC iPlayer”
This saves time navigating through menus.
 

4. Control playback hands-free

Voice search isn’t just for finding content — it can also help you control what you’re watching:
  • “Pause”
  • “Play”
  • “Skip forward five minutes”
Perfect if you’ve misplaced the remote (or just don’t want to press buttons).
 

5. Use it to find live TV

You can quickly tune into channels or live events:
  • “Go to Sky Atlantic”
  • “Watch Sky Sports Main Event”
  • “What football is on tonight?”

 

6. Be specific if you want quicker results

If your first search brings up too many options, try narrowing it down:
  • “Action films from the 90s”
  • “Recent documentaries”
  • “Kids cartoons on now”
A bit more detail can help you get exactly what you’re after.
 

Here’s how to get started

Using voice search is simple:
  1. Press and hold the voice button on your remote
  2. Speak your request clearly
  3. Release the button and wait for results
That’s it — no typing required!
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