Best Sky Stream deals: Save £144 on Sky TV and Netflix, and unlock HD and next-day delivery at no extra cost

But that isn't the cheapest Sky Stream deal available at the moment.

If you want to stream award-winning boxsets from US network HBO, shown exclusively on Sky Atlantic, such as The White Lotus, Chernobyl, Euphoria, Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon, and Succession, then you can cut monthly bills to just £15.

This unlocks the Essential TV bundle, which includes a Sky Stream box with access to Sky Atlantic, a Netflix Standard with Ads plan (worth £4.99 a month), and discovery+ (£3.99). That means you'll be able to stream shows like Adolescence, Squid Game, and Stranger Things via the built-in Netflix app.

Essential TV also offers a selection of 100 live television channels streamed via a Wi-Fi connection, including popular free-to-air channels like BBC, ITV, Channel 5, Channel 5, Sky Arts, and of course, GB News.

What's missing from this £15 bundle? Aside from Sky Atlantic, you'll lose out on all other Sky-branded channels found in the Ultimate TV bundle, which costs £22 a month. That means you'll need to upgrade to stream anything on Sky Max, Sky Documentaries, Sky Comedy, Sky History, or Sky Witness.

Sky Stream is the latest hardware released by the British broadcaster and comes equipped with all of the trimmings you'd expect from a Sky set-top box. It relies on a Wi-Fi connection instead of a satellite dish, but you're still able to pause, rewind, and restart shows with the tap of a button.

The new box ships with a redesigned Sky remote control, which arrives with backlit buttons so you know what button to press — even in cinema conditions on your next movie night.

The remote relies on a Bluetooth connection, so you don't need to have a clear line-of-sight to the box, which is handy for those who want to wall-mount their television and hide away Sky Stream in a cabinet.

Sky has included a microphone button that lets you use voice commands with Sky Stream. The remote also detects movement — stopping the set-top box going into a low-power mode when it detects that you're holding the remote in your hand.

Sky Stream offers the ability to sign-up for a rolling 31-day contract — something previously only possible with NOW — formerly known as NOW TV, which is owned and operated by Sky. This means you'll be able to cancel and walk away from your subscription at any time, or switch between premium bundles of channels like Sky Cinema and Sky Sports with only a few days notice. This wasn't possible with Sky Q or Sky+ HD.

Hwoever, this flexibility comes at a cost.

Ultimate TV, which outside of any promotions costs £28 per month, rises to £31 for a one-month cancel anytime contract. Meanwhile, the affordable Essential bundle, usually just £15 a month, increases to £18 for the same flexibility. Both of these include the Netflix Standard with Ads plan that costs £4.99 a month.

If you already know that you'd like Sky Stream with the Ultimate TV bundle for the long term, committing to a two-year contract unlocks some sizeable savings. In comparison to this rolling contract, you'll save £216 over the course two-years by signing up for a two-year contract outright with our link.

Here's a breakdown of the difference between Essential TV and the Ultimate TV bundles.

While we've only covered the basic Ultimate TV and Essential TV bundles so far, both can be boosted with a selection of other exclusive packages from Sky TV, like Sky Cinema, Sky Sports, and Sky Kids.

You'll also need to add the optional Ad Skipping add-on to fast-forward the ad break with the touch of a button. Sky Stream supports 4K Ultra HD and Dolby Atmos, but also cost an extra monthly fee.

If you're in need of a new television to watch your exclusive Sky TV channels, it's worth checking out the best Sky Glass deals. There are multiple savings to be found, since this bundles a brand-new QLED 4K television with a discounted Sky Entertainment and Netflix bundle.

Scroll down for our comprehensive guide on all of the best Sky Stream deals, insight into the set-top box, the broadband speeds you'll need to ditch the satellite dish, and more.

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Best Sky Stream deals

• View Deal | Save £144 on Ultimate TV + Netflix — was £28, NOW £22
• View Deal | Watch exclusive Sky TV shows + Netflix for just £15
• View Deal | Save £168 on Sky Stream + Netflix + Sky Sports — was £46, NOW £42
• View Deal | Save £216 on Ultimate TV + Netflix + Sky Cinema — was £36, NOW £32

Not all of these discounts are available in the list of the latest Sky TV deals in the Sky Store. It's also worth noting that all of these Sky Stream deals are for new and returning customers only.

If you're an existing Sky TV subscriber looking for a better deal, we've included some tips below to renegoiate your current contract and secure a cheaper package — but you might not be able to switch to a bundle at the prices listed above.

Sky Stream is becoming one of the most popular ways to watch Sky TV — with 90% of new customers who join opting for broadband-powered kit. Ditching the satellite dish has become so popular that Sky has started to wind down its satellite dish operations and cull channels from its oldest Sky+ boxes.

As well as 100 linear channels that you can't find on Freeview — or its new successor, Freely— the Sky Entertainment bundle comes with over 500 boxsets like House of the Dragon, The White Lotus, Euphoria, Mare of Easttown, Game of Thrones, True Detective, and Succession from HBO, Sky Originals like Rob and Romesh Vs..., Chernobyl, and Brassic.

Unlike Sky Q, which is still available to buy from the Sky Store, High Definition (HD) quality is included as standard with all Sky Stream bundles — so you'll save on your monthly bills compared to this earlier satellite-powered set-top box. HD is also the default picture quality with the best Sky Glass TV deals too.

You'll also find a Netflix Standard with Ads subscription included, so you can watch series like Stranger Things, Bridgerton, and Squid Game on your Sky Stream box and any other devices with a Netflix app.

Other popular streamers, like Prime Video, Disney+, and Apple TV+, and catch-up services, including BBC iPlayer, ITVX, and Channel 4, are all supported on Sky Stream out-of-the-box.

The SkyOS software will intelligently suggest new shows, documentaries, and films based on your viewing habits from all of these services. Sky regularly updates its TV platform with new designs, extra features, and voice commands related to some of the biggest shows. SkyOS received 300 updates in a single year in 2023.

When you add upcoming shows to your Playlist, the equivalent to your Recordings on the older Sky Q system, Sky Stream will automatically scour on-demand catalogues from all of your streamers to find previously aired episodes in case you want to catch up.

For example, if you add an episode of Grey's Anatomy on Sky Witness and you've signed into Disney+ on the set-top box — you'll find every episode ready to binge-watch in the menu.

Sky Cinema offers access to some of the latest films from Hollywood and British studios, as well as original productions commissioned by Sky TV.

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Not only that, but it also comes with a subscription to Paramount+ to watch on the Sky Stream box, iPhone, Android phones, or a tablet. Each month, you'll also receive two free cinema tickets to watch a movie of your choice on the silver screen at your local VUE.

Sky Sports boasts 9 dedicated sports channels, with over 500 live football games including some of the biggest Premier League fixtures, every England home Cricket Test, One Day International and T20, all four days of the Golf majors, as well as the Ryder Cup and Solheim Cup, and exclusive live coverage of the US Open. From August 2024, your Sky Sports subscription will supercharged with the arrival of the all-new Sky Sports+ service as a free upgrade for all viewers.

No matter which bundle you subscribe to — all Sky TV and broadband customers are able to sign up and join the Sky VIP loyalty scheme. You'll automatically enjoy a free film of your choice from the Sky Store.

Sky VIP users can apply for free tickets to film premieres and events, plus enjoy exclusive lounge access at concert venues across the country, including the OVO Arena in Wembley.

Find the best Sky Stream for you

The best offer available from the Sky Store will vary based on how long you want to watch television on the Sky Stream box. If you want to enjoy 100+ live channels not available on Freeview, 500 on-demand boxsets from HBO and Sky TV Originals, and everything on Netflix for the next two-years, you'll be better choosing our £22 per month deal — unlocking savings of up to £216 compared to a rolling contract.

Those who are new to Sky Stream, the one-month free trialis a brilliant way to test the latest-generation of set-top box from Sky TV and enjoy everything in the Sky Entertainment bundle at no cost. Cancel anytime during the 31-day trial period and you'll pay nothing to watch over Wi-Fi.

Since there's no satellite dish required for Sky Stream, there's no need to organise an engineer appointment. When Sky Stream arrives in the post (Sky TV offers next-day delivery at no cost with all Sky Stream deals) you'll plug it into power and the HDMI port at the back of your telly and follow the on-screen instructions. And that's it — you'll be ready to start watching in minutes.

Sky Stream — Discount w/ two-year contract

100+ live channels, including Sky Atlantic, Sky Documentaries, Comedy Central, Sky Crime, Sky Comedy, MTV, Sky Nature, and more

500 on-demand boxsets from HBO and Sky Originals

Netflix Standard with Ads subscription

1080p HD quality

£22 a month

Total cost — £528

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Sky Stream — Flexible NOW TV-like one-month rolling contract

100+ live channels, including Sky Atlantic, Sky Documentaries, Comedy Central, Sky Crime, Sky Comedy, MTV, Sky Nature, and more

500 on-demand boxsets from HBO and Sky Originals

Netflix Standard with Ads subscription

1080p HD quality

£31 a month

Total cost — £744

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What is Sky Stream?

Sky Stream is the UK broadcaster's latest set-top box, which first launched on October 18, 2022 in the UK.

As the name suggests, Sky Stream ditches the traditional satellite dish in favour of streaming live television via Wi-Fi or a wired Ethernet cable. It's also available with a 31-day rolling contract, so you can cancel at any moment or switch between Sky Sports, Sky Cinema, and other packages every month — something previously only possible with Sky TV's sister service NOW, formerly known as NOW TV.

Sky Stream runs SkyOS, née EntertainmentOS, a bespoke operating system developed by the team at Sky TV to stream its linear television channels over the internet and seamlessly blend catalogues from catch-up services like BBC iPlayer, UKTV Play, ITVX, Channel 4, as well as streamers like Netflix, Disney+, and Prime Video.

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SkyOS is also the software that powers Sky Glass, the custom-designed Smart TV from the broadcaster. Aside from a few features that rely on specific hardware, like the hands-free voice controls enabled by the far-field microphone array built into the television, Sky Glass and Sky Stream offer the same experience.

Sky confirmed to GB News that it had delivered over 500 software updates to Sky Glass viewers since the all-in-one Smart TV launched in late 2021. There were 300 alone last year.

Of course, Sky Stream has received slightly fewer since it works with your existing telly and doesn't have all of the hardware features found on Glass. SkyOS 1.3 was the most recent update, bringing the ability to follow individual actors and football teams in your Playlist.

But whereas Sky Glass is an all-in-one solution that replaces your TV, Sky Stream works with any television.

Since there's no satellite dish, there's no need to organise an engineer appointment. Getting connected with Sky Stream should be much speedier than traditional Sky boxes like Sky+ and Sky Q as there's no need to wait for a free slot with the engineers. Instead, the moment Sky Stream drops through your letterbox, simply plug in the power and HDMI cables and follow the on-screen instructions. And that's it.

What broadband speed do you need for Sky Stream?

• 25Mbps to watch Sky Stream in HD
• 30Mbps to watch Sky Stream in 4K UHD

Since everything is beamed to your Sky Stream box via Wi-Fi or ethernet, you'll need a decent internet connection to watch live and on-demand television.

The minimum requirement for Sky Stream is 25Mbps. The average broadband speed nationwide, as measured by Ofcom, sits at 69Mbps, so most people should have enough bandwidth to watch Sky Stream in HD.

If you want to stream in 4K Ultra HD, the minimum speed requirement increases to 30Mbps.

Until May 2023, Sky recommended a minimum download speed of just 11Mbps for Sky Stream, rising to 25Mbps for 4K UHD picture quality. However, the broadcaster decided to change these recommended speeds in the small print of its website last year. It's unclear why the change was made.

In comparison, Netflix states you need at least 5Mbps to watch in HD and 15Mbps for its 4K UHD quality.

If you want to watch Sky TV in multiple rooms of your house, you'll need an additional 5Mbps for every Sky Stream box added to the system. There's a maximum of 6 Sky Stream boxes per household, totalling an extra 30Mbps for those who want to stream from Sky Stream kit in every room.

How many TVs can you have with Sky Stream?

Sky Stream doesn't have a dedicated multi-room box, like the smaller Sky Q mini puck offered with Sky Q. Instead, you'll be sent another fully-fledged Sky Stream box to watch in another room — so you'll enjoy exactly the same experience across all televisions in your home.

With a subscription to Whole Home with Sky TV, you can watch a maximum of six Sky Stream pucks across six televisions.

However, it's worth noting that the broadband requirements above will need to be multiplied accordingly. So, while you only need a minimum internet speed of 25Mbps to watch Sky Stream in HD ...that increases to 150Mbps when you have six Sky Stream boxes at home streaming Sky TV content at the same time.

What are the disadvantages of Sky Stream?

Since Sky Stream relies on broadband to beam live television channels to your screen, you'll need a decent internet connection to watch without any buffering. Sky recommends a minimum of 25Mbps to watch in High Definition, rising to 30Mbps for 4K UHD, per box. If you want set-top boxes beaming 4K content in multiple rooms around the house, you'll probably need a full-fibre connection.

In some ways, this is nothing new — anyone who wants to watch one of the 500 on-demand boxsets included with the Sky Entertainment package on Sky Q will need to stream via an internet connection. But the main difference with Sky Stream is an internet outage will leave you with almost nothing watch.

In comparison, Sky Q and Sky+ HD will continue to be able to show live Sky TV channels via satellite.

It's also worth noting that Sky Stream doesn't include a physical hard drive. Instead of taping onto the built-in storage, where the recording will exist until you decide to delete it, the Playlist feature on Sky Stream simply collates shows and films from across a wide variety of catch-up and streaming services.

That means you're at the mercy of the licence agreement with the streamers. For example, while you can keep dozens of episodes of Match of the Day on the hard drive built into your Sky Q box, because of the unique agreement between the BBC and the Premier League, the previous episode will vanish as soon as the next instalment is broadcast or after a seven-day window, whichever comes first. As such, you won't ever have more than a single episode of Match of the Day to catch-up on with Sky Stream.

Can I watch live TV on Sky Stream?

Absolutely. As well as the 100+ channels that you aren't available on Freeview included in the Sky Entertainment bundle, Sky Stream has access to all of the linear channels you'd expect to find on the likes of Freeview and Freesat.

That means you'll be able to tune in to BBC One, BBC Two, ITV1, ITV2, Channel 4, Channel 5, ITV Be, E4, and many more, over a broadband connection. Of course, you can also binge in exclusive entertainment from channels like Sky Atlantic, Sky Max, Sky Comedy, Sky Sports, and Sky Cinema, as well as the full complement of Freeview offerings.

Everything is streamed in High Definition (1080p) quality by default, with an optional upgrade to 4K Ultra HD available too.

Although there's a port on the back of the Sky Stream box for a coaxial cable, this isn't enabled in the UK. Sky operates across several European markets, including Italy, where it's a legal requirement for all digiboxes to have the ability to tune-in to traditional linear broadcasts.

We'd suspect that's why the port makes an appearance on the Sky Stream box sold in the UK, even though plugging-in a cable won't do anything.

Sky Glass has the ability to connect to a traditional aerial to watch live television, in case there's a problem with your Wi-Fi connection. However, at the time of writing, this isn't the case with Sky Stream.

Can existing Sky customers get Sky Stream?

Absolutely. If you already have an account with Sky, then it's possible to switch your existing package over to newer hardware, like Sky Stream or Sky Glass. It's worth noting there's currently no way to move existing recordings or Series Link from Sky+ or Sky Q over to Sky Stream — so you'll have to start again.

If you're an existing Sky TV subscriber, sign in to your account online to start your upgrade journey or call the customer service helpline to speak to someone in the company.

If you've already got a Sky Q or Sky+ box plugged-in, don't worry — Sky won't turn off your current service until you activate Sky Stream to ensure a smooth transition between the hardware generations.

How can I reduce my Sky TV package price?

The Sky Stream deals included in this guide as for new or returning customers only, so you might not be able to switch your current package to one at the same monthly cost as the options listed above. If you already have a Direct Debit with Sky TV, the best option is to contact the team at the telly provider and speak to a customer representative. Our tips to reduce the monthly cost of your Sky TV bundle are:

• Review Your Current Package:
  Gather details about your broadband speed, TV channels, bill structure, and contract status. Identify extras you don’t need and services you can drop, like landline calls or premium channels.
• Plan Before You Call:
  Decide your maximum budget and the minimum services you require. Consider whether you’re open to upgrading for the same price or signing a new contract for better discounts.
• Call Sky Retention Team:
  Contact Sky on 0333 759 0621 and ask for the Retention team. Mention you’re paying more than new customers and seek a fairer deal.
• Negotiate:
  Reject the first offer and mention competitor deals (BT, Virgin). Use phrases like, “What’s the very best you can do?”
• If Unsatisfied:
  Request time to think, a callback, or an email summary. Speaking to a different agent later may yield better results. Consider switching providers if no satisfactory deal is offered.

Sky Stream menu

When switching on your Sky Stream box, you'll be presented with the following options. At the top of the menu is a rotating carousel of recommendations.

These are refreshed throughout the day — with the SkyOS software learning based on your viewing habits across live telly and on-demand boxsets from Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+, the types of show that you watch at different times throughout the week, and more. Clicking on any of these recommendations will bring-up the title card for that content, where you can add to your Playlist.

• Sections dedicated to content type – TV shows, Movies, Sports, Kids, News, Audio and music, Fitness
• TV Guide
• Playlist
• Top 10 this week
• Apps
• Games
• Settings, Search, My Sky, Help

Is Sky Q being phased out?

Despite some early indications that Sky Q might be on the way out, the satellite broadcaster has secured the future of satellite broadcasts until at least 2029 through a new agreement with Luxembourg-based SES.

This ensures continued support for Sky Q, Sky+ HD, and Freesat users, who won’t need to upgrade to broadband-powered options anytime soon. Despite the growing popularity of Sky Stream and Sky Glass, chosen by 90% of new customers for their Wi-Fi-based convenience, Sky is maintaining its satellite services. The deal also benefits over 2 million Freesat users, keeping 170 free-to-air channels available.

This decision follows Sky's downsizing of its satellite division due to declining demand, but the broadcaster is committed to serving its long-standing satellite customer base.

Sky Q remains the last set-top box with a physical hard drive for recordings, unlike Sky Stream and Glass, which rely on catch-up services. Sky’s Chief Business Officer, Nick Herm, emphasized their dedication to delivering a premium viewing experience, whether via satellite or broadband.

While broadband-powered options are increasingly marketed and cheaper, this deal reassures satellite users their services remain secure. The move highlights Sky’s balanced approach to innovation and tradition, appealing to both modern and traditional TV viewers.

What channels are included with Sky Stream?

• BBC One
• BBC Two
• BBC Three
• BBC Four
• BBC ALBA
• BBC News
• BBC Parliament
• BBC Scotland
• CBBC
• CBeebies
• alibi
• Animal Planet
• BLAZE
• TRUE CRIME
• Challenge
• Comedy Central
• Comedy Xtra
• Crime + Investigation
• Dave
• Discovery
• Discovery Turbo
• Discovery History
• Discovery Science
• DMAX
• Drama
• Eden
• B4U Music
• Kerrang!
• KISS
• Magic
• MTV
• MTV Music
• MTV Hits
• MTV 80s
• MTV 90s
• The Box
• 4Music
• National Geographic
• National Geographic Wild
• PBS America
• Sky Mix
• Together TV

• ITV1
• ITV2
• ITV3
• ITV4
• ITVBe
• Channel 4
• E4
• E4 Extra
• Film4
• More4
• 4seven
• 4Music
• Eurosport 1
• Eurosport 2
• Food Network
• Ginx eSports TV
• GOLD
• GREAT! tv
• GREAT! romance
• GREAT! movies
• GREAT! action
• GREAT! real
• HGTV
• LEGEND XTRA
• ID
• LEGEND
• LEGEND XTRA
• CBBC
• CBeebies
• RTÉ Junior
• POP
• POP Max
• QVC
• QVC Style
• QVC Beauty
• QVC Extra
• Quest
• Quest Red
• Really
• TRUE CRIME XTRA
• W
• YESTERDAY

• Channel 5
• 5ACTION
• 5SELECT
• 5STAR
• 5 USA
• Sky Arts
• Sky Atlantic
• Sky Comedy
• Sky Crime
• Sky Documentaries
• Sky History
• Sky History 2
• Sky Max
• Sky Nature
• Sky Sci-Fi
• Sky Showcase
• Sky Sports Mix
• Sky Sports News
• Sky Sports Racing
• Sky Witness
• Aaj Tak
• BBC NEWS
• BBC Parliament
• Bloomberg
• CNBC
• CNN International
• Euronews
• France 24
• GB News
• Geo News
• NDTV 24x7
• Sky News UK
• Sky News Arabia
• Sky Sports News
• Movies24
• Movies24+
• Sky Replay
• S4/C
• TLC

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