Sky Glass and its more affordable variant, Glass Air, offer an exceptional TV viewing experience without the need for traditional aerial or dish installations. By utilizing a broadband connection, users can access a wide array of live and on-demand channels. However, a new contender, Freely, has emerged in the market, providing a similar aerial-free TV solution.
Freely, introduced last year, has gained momentum by partnering with various TV manufacturers to offer smart TVs powered by the Roku operating system with pre-installed Freely software. This collaboration aims to enhance the viewing experience by providing personalized content and advanced discovery tools to users.
Jonathan Thompson, CEO of Everyone TV, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, highlighting the significance of offering easy access to free streaming content to UK audiences through the Roku platform. With features like a comprehensive TV guide, recommendations, and the ability to pause live TV, Freely provides a convenient and cost-effective alternative to traditional TV services.
While Freely offers attractive features such as a backwards TV function and no monthly fees post-purchase, it falls short in comparison to Sky Glass in terms of channel variety and premium features. Sky Glass excels in providing instant access to premium channels, seamless integration with popular streaming services like Netflix and Disney+, and reduced latency for live sports viewing.
