Sky subscribers who enjoy movie marathons are in for a change as the company plans to merge two of its services. Sky announced that Sky Cinema Animation (channel 312) will be combined with Sky Cinema Family, consolidating both into a single channel starting April 30. The move aims to streamline the viewing experience by offering a centralized location for family-friendly films on channel 304.
Following the merger, viewers can access popular titles like the Shrek series, The Secret Life of Pets, Smurfs, How to Train Your Dragon, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, and Wicked in one place. While this means one less channel to browse, Sky assures customers that all content previously available on Sky Cinema Animation will still be accessible through Sky Cinema Family.
For fans of Sky Cinema Animation, there is a silver lining. Although the standalone channel will no longer exist, it will make a temporary comeback during school holidays to entertain children. Sky has confirmed that it will be reintroduced from July 24 to August 30, October 23 to November 1, and December 1 to January 5.
In addition to this channel restructuring, Sky has ventured into the home security sector by introducing new smart devices. Customers can opt for a Sky Smart Doorbell and Chime package for £5 per month with a £15 upfront fee. This system offers features such as full HD video recording, instant mobile alerts, customizable activity zones, two-way audio, and 30 days of cloud video storage.
For those seeking enhanced functionality, Sky is providing a Smart Home Bundle with Smart Home Plan+ for £8 per month and a £20 upfront charge. This bundle includes an indoor camera and extra app controls, enabling scheduled arming and automatic device modes.
Paul Sweeney, Managing Director of Sky Smart Home, emphasized the company’s commitment to making premium smart technology more accessible. He highlighted the focus on delivering features that customers value, ensuring simplicity in usage, ease of management, and affordability.