Sky Stream puck: Release date, price, specs, and more details
Sky has announced that the Stream puck, a media streaming box, will be available as a standalone device later this year, allowing more individuals to enjoy Sky content without the need for a satellite dish. Last year, the Stream puck was announced as a method to achieve a multi-room experience with the Sky Glass TV. It’s similar to an Apple TV 4K or other video streamers from the likes of Roku in many ways, but it’s even smaller and doesn’t require a main Sky Q box to work.
Sky Steam puck release date
The Stream puck is already available, but it’s only for Sky Glass customers thus far. Sky has officially stated that it will be available as a stand-alone service. Sky has only indicated that the Stream puck will be introduced “later this year,” thus no particular date has been set.
Sky Stream puck Price
Sky has yet to reveal pricing for the device, which is expected to arrive in the second half of 2022. What we do know is that Sky Glass clients will have to pay a £50 one-time fee for each Stream puck they want around the house, plus an extra £10 per month for multi-room. The sky is likely to charge a one-time fee for the device, followed by a monthly subscription fee for the Sky channels you want as part of your package.
For example, Sky Q’s basic package is £26 per month, with add-ons such as Sky Cinema and Sky Sports costing £12 and £20 per month, respectively. If you wish to see content in 4K resolution, you may be charged a monthly premium for Sky Ultra HDR.
Sky Stream puck specs
We know the characteristics and features of the puck because it has been around for a while. As previously stated, the device does not require a satellite dish and instead receives content through Wi-Fi or Ethernet. To watch Ultra HD material, you’ll need a connection with a minimum speed of 25Mbps. Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+, AppleTV+, BBC iPlayer, ITV Hub, YouTube, and Discovery+ should all be compatible with Sky Glass, in addition to Sky channels.
The Sky Stream puck supports 4K HDR output through HDMI, and according to the company, you’ll get “the majority of the Sky Glass experience, including voice control, playlists, and personalized suggestions.” It’s worth noting that the UI isn’t identical to Sky Q, and there’s no hard disk for storing recordings. When compared to Sky Glass, you won’t get “360-degree Dolby Atmos sound, or quantum dot screen technology,” but that’s understandable, and there’s nothing stopping you from hooking up the Steam puck to a QLED (quantum dot) TV that supports Dolby Atmos.
Here are some specs for the Stream puck:
- HDMI 2.1
- Wi-Fi
- Ethernet
- 230V AC port
- 10.8 x 10.8 x 1.8cm
- Anthracite black