Sky Glass Setup & Feature Guides
Get the most performance, picture clarity, and convenience from your Sky Glass or Sky Stream system. Whether you are unpacking your television on delivery day, learning how the '+' button replaces hard-drive recording, or discovering what happens if you cancel your subscription, our clear, non-technical walkthroughs explain every setting and feature.
Sky Glass delivery day setup guide
Ordered walkthrough for power, Wi-Fi or ethernet, account linking at sky.com/activate, and remote pairing.
Open setup walkthrough →
Wall mounting & VESA specifications
Weight limits for 43", 55", and 65" models, bracket spacer plates, and timber stud vs brick fixings.
Wall mounting guide →
Soundbar & HDMI eARC setup guide
Connect Sonos, Bose, or Samsung soundbars to HDMI 2 eARC and eliminate audio lip-sync delay with Pass-Through.
Soundbar & eARC settings →
Energy consumption & electricity costs
Benchmarked wattage across models, standby modes, and an interactive annual electricity bill calculator.
Calculate running costs →
Can you record on Sky Glass? How Playlist works
Understanding cloud bookmarking, catch-up rights windows, and using the aerial tuner as backup.
How Playlist works →
Using Sky Glass without a subscription
What still works (HDMI inputs, Freeview, speakers) and what stops if you cancel your Sky package.
Without subscription rules →
Sky Glass remote and voice control guide
Button-by-button explanation, motion-activated backlights, battery changes, and voice commands.
Remote shortcuts guide →
Picture and sound calibration settings
Tuning picture presets, Dolby Vision HDR, Night Mode dialogue clarity, and lip-sync offset.
Fine-tune picture & sound →
Apps, HDMI ports and connecting devices
Connecting a PS5/Xbox, external soundbars via eARC, Bluetooth headphones, and app compatibility.
Connect external devices →
What is Sky Glass? Complete platform explainer
How broadband streaming replaces satellite dishes, hardware generations, and dimensions.
What is Sky Glass? →
Sky Stream setup and features guide
Connecting the standalone puck to your own TV, multi-room Whole Home streaming, and ports.
Explore Sky Stream puck →