How Does Sky Glass Work And How Is It Bringing Health Straight Into Our Homes?

Sky offers a wealth of entertainment – series, films and sport to name but a few – and with Sky Glass, its new TV with Sky inside, it packs the brand’s enormous offering of channels, shows and apps into one practical package – the television itself. Reviews of Sky Glass have been glowing, with our sister site T3 calling it “the iPhone moment for TV.”

How Does Sky Glass Work?

Which raises the question: How does Sky Glass work? In a word – WiFi. You can stream everything from House Of The Dragon to the Premier League without the need for a dish, box, or anything else. What’s more, it’s certified carbon neutral, comes in five colours, and has a range of size and pricing options, meaning there’s something to suit all homes and budgets.

It also responds to voice commands, gets to know what you like, and draws from all the services it contains to inspire you with new ways to do the things you love.

How Can A TV Be Healthy?

Glad you asked. Sky Glass isn’t just a good way to relax after a long day; it brings some of the world’s top trainers into your home. The clever telly includes access to popular fitness apps Fiit, Peloton and Apple Fitness+ on the big screen – no more squinting at your phone during follow-along workouts. The sleek profile of Sky Glass leaves plenty of room for a living room sweatfest, too.

We’ve tested and loved all three workout apps, and whichever you choose is capable of providing fun and effective exercise sessions in the comfort of your own home. Both Fiit and Peloton earned perfect five-star reviews thanks to their repertoire of quality classes led by expert coaches. 

There’s more though. Fitness is one of the eight overarching categories in Sky Glass, so just by saying “fitness” or even “let’s get physical” you’ll be presented with an all-new smörgåsbord of options, from Spotify playlists to YouTube workouts, and much more. Just pick a class and start moving. 

This is another major advantage of working out with Sky Glass: it minimises the barriers between you and your workout. For many people, the journey to the gym can take just as long as the session itself, making it more difficult to fit exercise into a busy schedule. With Sky Glass, however, all that stands between you and your workout is a few clicks of the remote (or a couple of words, thanks to that nifty voice command feature). 

By removing travel time, offering bodyweight workout options and placing elite instructors at your beck and call, there’s very little standing between you and a mood-boosting sweat, not to mention the physical benefits that entails. 

And, thanks to Sky’s vast catalogue of films and TV, you can segue into a wind-down episode of your favourite show – though, from our experience with the Fiit and Peloton apps, you might want a shower first.