- The lag on Sky Sports Main Event will be reduced as part of changes to Sky’s streaming service this summer.
Sky’s Entertainment OS operating system, which powers Sky Glass and Sky Stream is being upgraded this spring to add new features.
From May, the new Entertainment OS version 1.3 will offer improvements to the playlist and add new accessibility features such as subtitles and audio descriptions on more programmes. New live games are also on their way.
For sports fans, Sky Glass and Stream users normally see the goal much later than their satellite-using counterparts. That’s going to change from this summer, when a new low latency version of Sky Sports Main Event will be launched, reducing the lag by 20 seconds.
Entertainment OS 1.3 features, rolling out from May:
Auto Game Mode levels up gameplay
- Good news for gamers, Auto Game Mode is launching on Sky Glass which uses Auto Low Latency (ALLM) to offer a more responsive gaming experience for casual players. Simply plug in your console and Sky Glass will automatically switch to Auto Game Mode.
Add actors to your Playlist
- Add your favourite actors to your playlist, and then easily find movies and TV shows they’ve been in to watch whenever you want. Soon, football fans will be able to follow their teams to enjoy the latest matches all in one place.
- Simply press the + button on the remote whilst browsing for people in the UI, e.g. from the new Cast & Crew rail on the show page, or search for your favourite people and add from there. When a person has been added, you can find them within a ‘People you follow’ rail within the playlist section.
“Hello Sky, add to Playlist”
- You’ll be able to use your voice to add movies and shows to your playlist. Simply go to the show or movie page and say, “Hello Sky, add to playlist” to save things you want to watch later.
Sky Sports Main Event soon to be available in Low Latency
- Sky Sports Main Event viewers will soon be able to watch the channel in Low Latency, reducing the time between the action on the pitch and watching on your Sky Glass or Stream. Latency has been reduced by over 20 seconds, which means you can now watch your favourite sports faster than many other streaming services.
- Sky Sports Main Event viewers will be able to watch sports in Low Latency over the coming months, before being rolled out to other Sky Sports channels this year.
Show Page to show Rotten Tomatoes ratings
- Show pages will feature Rotten Tomatoes scores to save the hassle of googling a rating before jumping into a movie, as well as a range of new icons.
Enjoy all your favourite shows and movies with subtitles
- All Ultra HD on demand content, including Sky Nature shows and blockbuster films, will have the option for subtitles by the end of the summer – a feature already available on HD
- Coming soon, Audio Description, a popular feature on our TV channels, will also be available on video on demand content
Eat, sleep, game, repeat with new Sky Live games
Sky Live, our innovative smart camera tailor-made for Sky Glass, transforms your TV experience, offering an endless range of interactive experiences. New motion games for all the family to enjoy are regularly added to the platform, including:
Basketball Knockout
- Become a basketball pro by getting as many basketballs as possible through the hoop, either in arcade style, or one on one or against a friend. Available to play now.
Tennis Smash: Racketville
- Inspired by the action on Sky Sports Tennis? Channel your inner Andy Murray or Emma Raducanu and get moving in Sky Live’s new tennis motion game.
- Using your hands to hit the virtual tennis ball, players can play tournament style games as various characters. Players can also unlock more characters as they play more games.
- Tennis Smash: Racketville will be available for Sky Live customers soon.
Starri
- You can now play two-player in Starri, the music rhythm game. Battle it out against your friends to see who has the best moves.
- For more information about Sky Glass and Sky Stream and for pricing, visit Sky.com.
By: Maria Simmons | Image: Sky | Features list: Sky PR