Some surprise changes are coming to Sky users next month, affecting those using the firm’s online NOW platform. It’s just been confirmed that the popular streaming service is getting a whole new look along with bonus features which Sky hopes will help customers get to the content they want to watch faster.
The changes are being implemented due to NOW moving from its current system over to NBCUniversal’s technology.
“Migrating to NBCU’s Global Streaming Platform means NOW members will benefit from the ongoing delivery of customer features that enhance the viewing experience and leverage the latest technologies and innovations across the platform,” Carli Kerr, Managing Director of NOW & Sky Content explained.
Sky has confirmed that the NOW branding and name will remain unchanged but the switch should help deliver a “world class streaming experience” for users.
For those not aware, NOW is beamed to TVs using the web and is available via shorter contracts or even paying monthly. That means there’s no need for a dish or to sign up for long 12 or 24-month deals. Customers can also pick and mix what they want to watch with Sports, Cinema and Entertainment memberships all available at different monthly prices.
Here are some of the upgrades coming to NOW from later next month.
• Sky says the update will make it easier to jump into the shows people are talking about, like The Day of the Jackal or The White Lotus
• There will be be new rails such as Top 10s and along with smoother search options
• For Sports Members, SkySports+ streams will be housed as curated collections, making it easier to get to what they want to watch in one place, such as The Miami Open tennis tournament
• There will be more choice and control for families with the introduction of Kids profiles to deliver over 10,000 episodes of award-winning kids’ content, including shows like Sky Kids Ready Eddie Go! or Boomerang’s What’s New Scooby-Doo – all ad-free.
It’s been confirmed that the new look and upgrades will be rolled out slowly to devices from February 18 so watch this space.
This is going to be a busy February for Sky. The TV firm has already announced that it will be launching something new next month.
Express.co.uk recently received an email that simply said, “Hello from Sky. Be one of the first to see what’s next. Smarter, brighter and better than ever.”
We’ll have to wait and see what’s coming next but it could be a refresh to Sky Q, an upgrade to Sky Stream or a brand new Sky Glass telly.
