Sky & Netflix Sitting In A Tree… K. I. S. S. I. N. G… Netflix Is Coming To Sky Q!
It seems there is a romance brewing between two of the UK’s big tv services! Sky and Netflix have announced that the full Netflix service will be available on the Sky Q platform and NOW TV!
As part of the new partnership, Sky customers will be able to seamlessly access Netflix content in the Sky Q menu, plus quickly find their favourite Netflix programmes including the use of Sky Q’s search and voice search functionality. If you are an existing Netflix customer, you will be able to easily migrate your account to a new Sky TV bundle which includes the streaming service, or you can just sign into the Netflix app using your existing account details, and enjoy Netflix with even greater convenience.
This will mean the Netflix app will be integrated into Sky Q, and Netflix programmes such as ‘The Crown’, ‘Stranger Things’ and ‘Black Mirror’ will be promoted alongside Sky content like ‘Britannia’, ‘Billions’ and ‘Big Little Lies’ (and other Sky content that doesn’t begin with ‘B’!)
“The exciting new features coming to Sky Q will enable Sky customers to access even more of the best entertainment delivered over the best product platform,” commented Jeremy Darroch, Group Chief Executive, Sky. “By placing Sky and Netflix content side-by-side, along with programmes from the likes of HBO, Showtime, Fox and Disney, we are making the entertainment experience even easier and simpler for our customers. Our recent announcements mean we will extend our leadership in delivering customers the best viewing and user experience in Europe.”
“We are delighted to partner with Sky to bring the latest technologies and great stories under the same roof,” adds Reed Hastings, Chief Executive, Netflix. “With this innovative new partnership and Netflix’s stellar line up of original content from across the world, Sky’s customers will be able to seamlessly access and enjoy all the best entertainment in one place.”
Get a room guys, Jeez…
The agreement with Netflix also extends to Sky’s contract-free streaming services. In the UK and Ireland, Sky will launch Netflix as a standalone app on NOW TV’s family of streaming devices including on the recently launched NOW TV Smart Stick.
The news of the Netflix lovefest comes on the back of the announcement yesterday that the Sky Q system will have it’s first major update soon. This will add more personalisation, better voice recognition, updated user interface, a “kid-friendly” mode, HDR, Spotify, and the Sky Q app becoming available on smart TVs and third-party devices.
The exact date of the update has yet to be released, but keep your eye on your Sky Q box and NOW TV for the changes!
