Sky viewers who enjoy a movie marathon are in for a change as the television provider is set to revamp its channel lineup. Sky is merging Sky Cinema Animation (channel 312) with Sky Cinema Family, consolidating the two services into a single channel on April 30. The move aims to streamline the service, providing a centralized location for family-friendly films on channel 304.
Despite the consolidation, viewers can look forward to accessing a wide range of beloved titles in one place, including the Shrek series, The Secret Life of Pets, Smurfs, How to Train Your Dragon, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, and Wicked. While there will be one less channel available, Sky assures that all content previously featured 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 is being phased out, it will make a return during school holiday periods to entertain kids. Sky has confirmed that the channel will be available from July 24 to August 30, October 23 to November 1, and December 1 to January 5.
In addition to this channel update, Sky has ventured into the home security market by introducing new smart devices. Customers can opt for a Sky Smart Doorbell and Chime for £5 per month with a £15 upfront cost, offering features such as full HD video recording, instant mobile alerts, customisable activity zones, two-way audio, and 30 days of cloud video storage.
For those seeking more advanced functionalities, Sky also presents a Smart Home Bundle with Smart Home Plan+ for £8 per month and a £20 upfront fee. This package includes an indoor camera and enhanced app controls, such as 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. Sky focuses on delivering features that customers value, ensuring they are user-friendly, manageable, and cost-effective.