MultiChoice Group announced plans on Thursday to launch its own smart TV, DStv Glass, in partnership with Sky in the United Kingdom. The 4K flat-screen TV will be available next year.
According to MultiChoice’s CEO in Johannesburg, the TV, which will be available in 43, 55, and 65-inch sizes at launch (with larger sizes possibly coming later), will allow viewers to navigate a variety of products from various sources, including Showmax and Netflix.
The voice-activated TV is entirely based on streaming — no satellite dish, only a broadband connection is required. The product is based on Sky Glass, a TV and interface launched in the United Kingdom.
The DStv Glass TV will support 4K HDR and will include Dolby Atmos cinema sound via an integrated sound bar. It will be available in a variety of sizes and colours.
MultiChoice announced that it would be Sky’s second global syndication partner for Glass, following Australia’s Foxtel.
“Glass offers a world-class streaming aggregation product that will include the collation and search functionality across MultiChoice Group’s own content and third-party apps,” the company said in a statement.
“This content experience will be available on Glass panels and a range of other MultiChoice devices.”
Sky Glass is powered by Comcast’s global technology platform that also serves its North American partners Rogers, Cox, Shaw and Videotron.
