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The next generation of Sky television arrived several months back with the latest Sky Q service, but 4K was nowhere to be seen. Now the company has unveiled its latest Sky Ultra HD service which will be available as soon as August.

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Anyone with a 4K TV and Sky Q Silver subscription will be able to enjoy movies, TV shows and sports all in UHD – meaning 3,840 x 2,160 pixel resolution goodness.

There's also Sky Q. So ideally you'd settle for a 55-inch set or go even bigger. The effect is more noticeable if you're moving to 4K from a TV of the same size. Ultra HD Blu-ray. Sky Ultimate TV is our latest TV bundle that brings Sky and Netflix content together in one place. It's available as an add-on to our Sky Signature pack, or you can take the Sky Ultimate TV bundle with a 12-month contract if you're in the ROI, or an 18-month contract if you're in the UK.

  • To change your picture resolution to Ultra HD: Press Home on your Sky remote.
  • Ultra HD is a high-quality video format, with a picture resolution of 3840x2160 pixels at 50 frames per second, which is 4 times the number of HD TV. This allows you to watch Sky TV shows and movies with greater clarity and detail. You can also watch some Sky Nature shows in HDR (High Dynamic Range), which gives you an even better picture quality.

While 4K capable televisions have been around for a while now, finding something to watch has been tougher. Netflix, Amazon and YouTube have content but it's still limited. Sky aims to change that with its Ultra HD service which launches with more movies, shows and sports than any one person could consume without quitting their nine-to-five.

So how do you get it, what's going to be available and how does it all work? Read on to find out everything you need to know.

Sky Q Ultra HD: What can I watch in 4K?

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Sky is all about the content. That's why it's launching the Ultra HD service with the first Premier League game of the season – Hull City v Leicester City – on 13 August. This will be followed by live 4K broadcasts of 124 Premier League games. There will also be the entire Formula 1 2017 season aired in UHD 4K. But it goes beyond sports.

Sky will also be airing the world premiere of the latest Bond film, Spectre in Ultra HD along with a total of 70 movies. Hits like Leonardo DiCaprio's award-winning The Revenant and Matt Damon's The Martian will be available right away. Then there are greats like Forrest Gump, The Godfather, Zoolander and many more all in 4K too. Then there's TV shows.

Sky Ultra HD shows will include 30 hours of natural history documentaries, including David Attenborough's Conquest of the Skies and Sky 1's Big Cats: An Amazing Animal Family. There will also be five new dramas including Jude Law's The Young Pope and the latest series of The Blacklist, all in UHD.

Sky Q Ultra HD: How does it work?

Sky Q is the big jump forward in home cinema here, the UHD part is simply a software update that enables the higher quality viewing.

If you have the full Sky Q Silver package that'll mean one main box attached to the sky dish and internet plus up to two smaller boxes which simply plug into mains power and TV anywhere else in the home. These are connected over Wi-Fi and even double as Wi-Fi signal boosters about your home. They mean you can watch and record multiple shows at once in three different rooms.

For Ultra HD the TV and film content will be downloaded over your broadband connection. If it's good enough you should be watching within seconds of selecting the content, all in glorious 4K at 25 frames per second. When it comes to sport, which is aired live, this is sent over the sky dish as a broadcast. This is also at UHD resolution but will be faster at 50 frames per second to best capture all the high-speed action. These can also be watched after the live broadcast via the download method – which is so fast on a good connection that it feels more like streaming.

Some other nice updates that come with the Ultra HD software roll-out include:

  • Auto download, which will start buffering the next episode of a series while you're watching, so it's ready when you finish.
  • Auto play, which follows on from the download phase meaning when a show ends you'll be automatically jumped to the next episode after 30 seconds, unless you select back or choose to jump right in.
  • Series record can be controlled so it will get you all set for a box set binge without you having to do anything.
  • The ability to skip through content using the play head marker to get to the exact minute you want.
  • Top picks will now promote live content, as well as downloadable.

Sky Q Ultra HD: How do I get it?

For current Sky Q Silver subscribers there's not much to do. An update will roll out at the end of July that will make the boxes in the house all 4K ready. All you'll need to do is change the output, in settings > audio visual to 2160p UHD. Then when the first games, shows and movies become available on August 13th you can enjoy them in all their 4K glory.

For non-subscribers, it'll mean either upgrading to Sky Q Silver or taking out a whole new subscription. Aside from paying there's little else you need to do as Sky will get it all setup for you.

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In both cases you'll need a 4K UHD capable television. This means it'll need to support HDCP 2.2 and output at the higher resolution. Nearly any television you buy now that says it's 4K capable will be able to run Sky Q Ultra HD. The Sky setup comes with the right HDMI cables so you shouldn't need to worry about that as an issue either.

Sky Q Ultra HD: How much does it cost?

For Sky Q Silver subscribers there is no extra cost on top of the existing monthly bill.

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If you're a Sky+ HD subscriber it'll cost you about £12 extra per month to enjoy the Sky Q Ultra HD upgrade with a one-off fee for the hardware.

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Sky is all about the content. That's why it's launching the Ultra HD service with the first Premier League game of the season – Hull City v Leicester City – on 13 August. This will be followed by live 4K broadcasts of 124 Premier League games. There will also be the entire Formula 1 2017 season aired in UHD 4K. But it goes beyond sports.

Sky will also be airing the world premiere of the latest Bond film, Spectre in Ultra HD along with a total of 70 movies. Hits like Leonardo DiCaprio's award-winning The Revenant and Matt Damon's The Martian will be available right away. Then there are greats like Forrest Gump, The Godfather, Zoolander and many more all in 4K too. Then there's TV shows.

Sky Ultra HD shows will include 30 hours of natural history documentaries, including David Attenborough's Conquest of the Skies and Sky 1's Big Cats: An Amazing Animal Family. There will also be five new dramas including Jude Law's The Young Pope and the latest series of The Blacklist, all in UHD.

Sky Q Ultra HD: How does it work?

Sky Q is the big jump forward in home cinema here, the UHD part is simply a software update that enables the higher quality viewing.

If you have the full Sky Q Silver package that'll mean one main box attached to the sky dish and internet plus up to two smaller boxes which simply plug into mains power and TV anywhere else in the home. These are connected over Wi-Fi and even double as Wi-Fi signal boosters about your home. They mean you can watch and record multiple shows at once in three different rooms.

For Ultra HD the TV and film content will be downloaded over your broadband connection. If it's good enough you should be watching within seconds of selecting the content, all in glorious 4K at 25 frames per second. When it comes to sport, which is aired live, this is sent over the sky dish as a broadcast. This is also at UHD resolution but will be faster at 50 frames per second to best capture all the high-speed action. These can also be watched after the live broadcast via the download method – which is so fast on a good connection that it feels more like streaming.

Some other nice updates that come with the Ultra HD software roll-out include:

  • Auto download, which will start buffering the next episode of a series while you're watching, so it's ready when you finish.
  • Auto play, which follows on from the download phase meaning when a show ends you'll be automatically jumped to the next episode after 30 seconds, unless you select back or choose to jump right in.
  • Series record can be controlled so it will get you all set for a box set binge without you having to do anything.
  • The ability to skip through content using the play head marker to get to the exact minute you want.
  • Top picks will now promote live content, as well as downloadable.

Sky Q Ultra HD: How do I get it?

For current Sky Q Silver subscribers there's not much to do. An update will roll out at the end of July that will make the boxes in the house all 4K ready. All you'll need to do is change the output, in settings > audio visual to 2160p UHD. Then when the first games, shows and movies become available on August 13th you can enjoy them in all their 4K glory.

For non-subscribers, it'll mean either upgrading to Sky Q Silver or taking out a whole new subscription. Aside from paying there's little else you need to do as Sky will get it all setup for you.

In both cases you'll need a 4K UHD capable television. This means it'll need to support HDCP 2.2 and output at the higher resolution. Nearly any television you buy now that says it's 4K capable will be able to run Sky Q Ultra HD. The Sky setup comes with the right HDMI cables so you shouldn't need to worry about that as an issue either.

Sky Q Ultra HD: How much does it cost?

For Sky Q Silver subscribers there is no extra cost on top of the existing monthly bill.

If you're a Sky+ HD subscriber it'll cost you about £12 extra per month to enjoy the Sky Q Ultra HD upgrade with a one-off fee for the hardware.

Going for the Sky Q basic bundle will cost you from £44 per month plus hardware costs varying based on your package. On top of that, Sky Cinema is £18 per month, and Sports if £27.50 per month.

There are plenty of other options to pay on different scales, all of which can be found at sky.com.

Read next: What is Sky Q?

Read and compare information on Sky bundles, including channels, prices and contract length.

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Sky Bundles – how does it work?

Sky Entertainment – where it all begins

The Sky Entertainment package is the base TV package from Sky. This is now also known as Sky Signature and is the standard entry level Sky TV option. The important thing to remember is that this is the pack is mandatory – all other packs are only available as add-on's to Sky Entertainment.

From there, you have the flexibility to add, drop or swap the Ultimate On Demand pack (£6pm), Kids pack (£5pm) and HD & Ultra HD packs (£6-£10pm) on a rolling 31-day contract. The Sky Cinema bundle and Complete Sky Sports pack » are subject to a 18 month commitment alongside your Sky Entertainment subscription. BT Sport (£25pm) is now available direct from Sky and can be cancelled at anytime.

Sky Q – the new standard platform

Sky Q is now the standard TV platform from Sky. This replaces Sky+ and the Sky+HD box. Sky is the market leading Digital TV provider in the UK and offer access to hundreds of satellite channels, on-demand content and more than 80 HD channels. Also Sky customers gain access to Sky 3D content, Sky box-sets, Netflix and on-the-move services such as Sky Go. Read more information on ways to watch Sky »

Sky customers also have the option to customise and build their very own Sky package. The following bundles are based on popular selections and are just a few combinations available. Simply select and personlise with the ‘bolt-on packs' to build your custom Sky package. All Sky bundles are customisable, you can also add Sky Broadband & Sky Talk services as optional extras. Furthermore, all Sky Sports and Cinema channels now come in High Definition as standard. If you are looking for Ultra HD content and channels for your 4K TV, then you need to add the Ultra HD pack. Similarly, if you wish to watch Sky in more than one room, then you need to add Sky Multiscreen to your Sky basket.

Sky Bundles Comparison

Sky Signature Package

    Over 100 premium, 500+ Box Sets and 300 satellite channels
    HD Channels: 22
    Which channels are included? »
    Services: Sky Q, On-Demand / Catch-up and Sky Go
    18 month contract
    Standard monthly cost: £26.00

    Read more about the Sky Entertainment Package » or go straight to latest deals » and compare

Sky Kids bundle

    Over 100 premium, 500+ Box Sets and 300 satellite channels
    HD Channels: 22
    Plus, 11 live Kids TV channels, Kids App and more than 4500 of childrens' TV episodes.
    Which channels are included? »
    Services: Sky Q, On-Demand / Catch-up, Sky Go and Kids App
    31-day contract*
    Standard monthly cost: £31.00

    Read more about the Sky Kids bundle » or go straight to latest deals » and compare

Sky Ultimate On Demand bundle

    Over 100 premium, 500+ Box Sets and 300 satellite channels
    HD Channels: 22
    Netflix (add HD or Ultra HD packs to access in these formats)
    Which channels are included? »
    Services: Sky Q, On-Demand / Catch-up and Sky Go
    31-day contract*
    Standard monthly cost: £32.00

    Read more about the Sky Ultimate On Demand bundle » or go straight to latest deals » and compare

Sky Cinema bundle

    Over 100 premium, 500+ Box Sets and 300 satellite channels
    HD Channels: 22
    Consists of Sky Entertainment + Sky Cinema pack (formally known as Sky Movies bundle)
    A choice of 11 dedicated Sky Cinema channels in HD unrivaled by any other UK network. Watch UK network premiers a whole 12 months before online subscription services. Gain access to hundreds of cataloged movies and on-demand content such as the latest TV shows and series.
    Which channels are included? »
    18 month contract
    Standard monthly cost: £37.00

    Read more about the Sky Cinema bundle » or go straight to latest deals » and compare

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Sky Sports bundle

    Over 100 premium, 500+ Box Sets and 300 satellite channels
    HD Channels: 22
    Consists of Sky Entertainment + Choice of Sky Sport packs
    Sky Sports has coverage of Barclay's Premier and UEFA Champions League football, SPL, a dedicated Formula One channel, cricket and golf from around the world, plus lots more sporting events. Choose from 10 dedicated Sky Sports channels all available in HD as standard.
    Which channels are included? »
    *Choose one channel for £18.00, two for £22.00, three for £26.00 p/m
    – or get all 10 channels with the Complete Pack for £30.00 per month
    Add BT Sport add-on pack for £25 per month (31-day option / see offers)
    18 month contract (31-day option / see offers)
    Standard monthly cost between: £43.00 – £55.00*

    Read more about the Sky Sports bundle » or go straight to latest deals » and compare

Sky HD & Ultra HD bundle

    Over 100 premium, 500+ Box Sets and 300 satellite channels
    Plus, over 60 HD channels
    Add Ultra HD pack to access content for your 4K TV
    Which channels are included? »
    Services: Sky Q, On-Demand / Catch-up and Sky Go
    31-day contract*
    Standard monthly cost: £33.00£37.00

    Read more about the Sky HD bundle » or go straight to latest deals » and compare

Sky Complete bundle

    Formally ‘Sky World'. Consists of Sky Entertainment + Ultimate On Demand + Kids + Sky Cinema pack + Sky Sports pack + HD pack + Ultra HD pack + Multiscreen
    Over 100 premium, 500+ Box Sets and 300 satellite channels
    HD Channels: Over 80
    Ultimate On Demand: Netflix
    ALL Sky Cinema & Sky Sports channels in HD
    HD pack – 40+ premium HD channels
    Ultra HD
    What channels are included? All Sky TV channels
    Services: Sky Q, On-Demand / Catch-up, Kids App, Sky Go and 3D
    18 month contract
    Standard monthly cost: £111.00

    Read more about the Sky Complete bundle » or go straight to latest deals » and compare

Compare the latest Sky TV bundles with special offers

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Entertainment (TV base pack)
£31 / £26 a month
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Channels – Entertainment Pack

Over 100 premium + 22 HD
+ 300 satellite + 500 Box Sets

Free Sky Q box
Sky installation – £20 set-up cost*
Broadband & calls optional
Deals from £25 / £17 extra p/m~
18 month contract

Now just £31

£26 a month

more information & customise »

Select or add more packs


Ultimate TV Add-on
£36 / £25 a month
Netflix included
Online Discount – save £198+
Channels – All Entertainment plus:

Netflix, join or switch
– seamlessly switch & keep profiles

Free Sky Q box
Sky installation – £20 set-up cost*
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Kids
£31 a month
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31-day contract

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Sky Cinema
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18 month contract

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Sky Sports
£63
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Add BT Sport (£17)
Channels – All Entertainment plus:

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Get all or choose channels »

Free Sky Q box
Sky installation – £20 set-up cost*
Broadband & calls optional
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18 month contract

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more information & customise »

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Complete
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Deals from £25 / £17 extra p/m~
18 month contract

Now just £111

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more information & customise »

Limited online offer

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Sky Multiscreen
£41 a month
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Add Netflix for £1 cheaper!
Channels – All Entertainment plus:

Multiscreen for 2 screens
Add UHD & HD only £5 p/m

Free Sky Q box + extra Q box
Sky installation – £20 set-up cost*
Broadband & calls optional
Deals from £25 / £17 extra p/m~
18 month contract

Now just £44

£41 a month

more information & customise »

Limited online offer


Sky Ultra HD
£37 a month
PAY LESS
Add Netflix for £1 cheaper!
Channels – All Entertainment plus:

Over 40 HD channels
Access Ultra HD TV*

Free Sky Q box
Sky installation – £20 set-up cost*
Broadband & calls optional
Deals from £25 / £17 extra p/m~
31-day contract

From just £40

£37 a month

more information & customise »

Limited online offer


TV, Broadband & Talk
From £52
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Ofcom award winning
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Add calls from £5 p/m
(optional)

Free Sky Q box + hub
Sky installation – £29.95 – £39.95*
Also available Broadband Only » from £32 / £25.00 p/m with £9.95 Setup
18 month contract

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Add Netflix for £4 extra p/m

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*Set up costs apply: Sky TV only: New Customers £20 and Existing Customers up to £49.
Sky TV & Broadband: New Customers £29.95 and Existing Customers up to £68.95
Prices may change during this period.

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