What is Sky Q and how much does it cost?
Our quick and easy guide to Sky Q: where you can watch all the TV you love, all in one place.
Looking for a spot where you can watch all your favourite TV shows, documentaries, movies, and sports programmes? With Sky Q, you can do just that.
Sky Q is a streaming box which will give you access to on-demand and catch-up services, from the drama series The Perfect Couple on Netflix, to newly released films like Inside Out 2 and Deadpool & Wolverine on Disney Plus, or exclusive live sports and news thanks to Sky. There really is something for everyone.
Sky Q was released by Sky back in 2016, and since then you may have also heard of Sky Stream and Sky Glass, their other streaming services. Each platform offers a place to have all your channels, apps and subscriptions in one place, easy to flick between in comparison to having to close one app and open another.
Now, we’re not saying that’s particularly strenuous, but it can't hurt to make life a little easier either. It will keep the whole family entertained, with something for everyone to watch that tickles their fancy.
We're here to tell you a bit more about Sky Q. Want to know more about how exactly it works, and how much it costs? Here's our comprehensive guide on Sky Q, and whether it's worth the investment.
Get Sky Q from £31 a month at Sky
For information about the other Sky services and the differences between them, check out our guide on Sky Stream, Sky Glass vs Sky Stream and Sky Q vs Sky Stream.
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- What is Sky Q?
- How does Sky Q work?
- How much is Sky Q?
- How to buy Sky Q in the UK
- Best Sky Q deals available right now
- Is Sky Q worth it?
What is Sky Q?
Sky Q is effectively where you can see your services, apps, and channels all in one place. It allows you to flick between Sky TV, Netflix, Disney Plus and whatever else you fancy.
It launched in 2016 to replace Sky’s services Sky+ and Sky+ HD. It’s a multimedia platform which combines your usual telly with on-demand and catch-up services, such as BBC iPlayer, ITV Hub and All4, and third-party apps like YouTube, Amazon Prime Video and Spotify.
The standard Sky Q box supplied with any Sky TV package is the Sky Q 1TB. It comes with 1TB of storage, so you have plenty of space to record your favourite shows, including Sky Originals like Intelligence, A Town called Malice and Dreamland, and you can record on up to three channels at once. You can also pause and rewind live TV — perfect for you Sky Sports customers out there!
Does Sky Q come with a Sky Q Mini box? It doesn’t. If you'd like to watch telly in Ultra HD, Ultra HD is free for two months, then £4 a month thereafter, and it's a 31-day rolling contract.
If you want to access your Sky subscription on more than one TV at once, you’ll need to sign up for Sky Multiscreen for £15. You’ll then receive one Sky Q Mini box to put in a second room, and if you're after more than one box (you’re allowed up to four per household), it’ll be an extra £50 per box.
Sky Q comes with a voice-controlled remote, too. If you’re stuck for something to watch, you can ask: 'What shall I watch?, and it’ll suggest films and shows for you to view depending on your past searches — clever, right?
Get Sky Q from £31 a month at Sky
How does Sky Q work?
It really is quite simple. The Sky Q box works alongside your satellite dish to bring you all your streaming services, channels and apps to one place. The box can sit under your TV and comes with a Sky remote with voice controls. It is available in 1TB or 2TB capacities (depending on how much recording capability you need) and can be customised to suit your needs.
Get Sky Q from £31 a month at Sky
How much is Sky Q?
Sky Q is £31 per month with a 24-month contract, and the set-up fee is up to £49. With this, you can enjoy over 300 channels, including Sky documentary channels, and Sky Box Sets.
Get Sky Q from £31 a month at Sky
Is Netflix included with Sky Q? Yes – you can watch Netflix with your Sky deal.
At the time of writing (Monday 16th December), Ultra HD is free for two months, then £4 a month thereafter, and it's a 31-day rolling contract.
To watch your favourite shows on multiple TVs, a subscription to Sky Multiscreen (an extra £15 per month) will get you one Sky Q Mini box. If you’d like to enjoy Sky on even more TVs (you’re allowed up to four screens), an extra Mini box will set you back £50.
You can customise your Sky Q package with optional extras, such as Sky Sports for £20 a month and Sky Cinema for £10 a month.
Save money on Sky Cinema and Sky Sports with a Sky Q subscription
How to buy Sky Q in the UK
How can you buy Sky Q? Simply head over to the Sky website, click on ‘Sky Q’ in the top bar under 'TV'. Tap ‘Get started’, then add more of what you love and begin building your package.
Get Sky Q from £31 a month at Sky
Best Sky Q deals available right now
Add in Sky Sports for just £20
Upgrade your Sky Q bundle with eight sports dedicated channels and watch live events including the Premier League, F1 and NFL. Usually £22 per month, this add-on is now on offer for £20.
Add in Sky Cinema for £10
As the 'home of blockbuster movies', Sky Cinema brings more than 1,000 titles in HD, from hot new releases to timely classics. Plus, Sky Cinema customers will get two free Vue tickets every month, and Paramount+ included at no extra cost.
Is Sky Q worth it?
Two of the most important questions you can ask when making a purchase are: How much is it? And is it worth the price? In this case, how much is Sky Q? And is Sky Q worth it?
In our opinion, Sky Q is worth it. Mostly based on the fact that you can build your package exactly how you like, so you’re only spending as much money as you want to. And the options to add on are pretty appealing, whether you want Sky Cinema, Sky Sports, Disney Plus, or to watch in Ultra HD and on multiple screens.
The Sky Q bundle is £31 a month, then it’s up to you what extras you add. However, with over 100 channels not on Freeview, including Sky Atlantic and Sky Max, and 500 box sets on demand, such as The White Lotus, Euphoria and The Last of Us, this bundle is a great starting point.
Sky customers can also enjoy the Sky Go app for absolutely free! Designed for both iOS and Android devices, Sky Go lets you stream and download TV, films and sport, including live TV and sport, so you’ll never miss a moment of your favourite videos when you’re out and about. For Sky Sports customers, this is particularly great, as you'll never miss out on a match. You can also watch the shows you’ve recorded at home on the Sky Go app.
Is Sky Q any good? We certainly think so. Rather than fight against streaming services like Disney Plus or Netflix, Sky Q has integrated them into its service. And the apps are easy to find, too. In fact, the whole service is straightforward to use. It gets a thumbs up from us!
Get Sky Q from £31 a month at Sky
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Cordelia Aspinall is a Digital Writer for Immediate Media, working across brands including The Recommended, RadioTimes.com, MadeForMums and BBC Gardeners’ World. She has previously worked and written for digital publications including Condé Nast Traveller, The Evening Standard, Cosmopolitan, and several other lifestyle brands.
