Long-awaited Sky upgrade offers millions of UK homes 5 extra channels for free

There's a great-sounding update coming to some Sky devices with 5 new channels expected to launch today. According to the telly experts at RXTV, Sky is updating its Glass TVs and Stream boxes with bonus music services arriving in more UK homes. The free upgrade means users should soon be able to tune into music from services such as NOW 80s, NOW ROCK and Clubland TV.

There's even a NOW XMAS channel launching which, as the name suggests, will offer back-to-back festive classics.

Here is the full list of new channels and what number they will appear on.

NEW MUSIC CHANNELS LAUNCHING ON SKY STREAMING

• Clubland TV – find it on channel 354

• NOW 70s – find it on channel 355

• NOW 80s – find it on channel 356

• NOW XMAS – find it on channel channel 357

• NOW ROCK – find it on channel 358

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It's' worth noting that these channels aren't new with Sky Q users already having full access. However, this will be the first time the platforms have come to Sky's streaming devices.

If you own Sky Glass or Sky Stream you shouldn't need to do anything to your current equipment with the boost arriving via free over-the-air update which is being pushed out from today. Online has checked our Sky Glass TV this morning and the update hasn't yet arrived but we'll keep you posted when we see the channels go live.

Along with that channel upgrade, there could be another big reason to consider switching to Sky's Stream platforms. The company has just confirmed its big sale with its Sky Stream box now slashed to the 'lowest ever' price.

That means you can now sign up and get this device for £19 per month - that even includes full access.

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For those not in the know, Sky Stream is a diddy set-top device that uses the web to beam content to the big screen rather than a standard dish.

It can be DIY installed, offers easy access to live and on-demand shows, comes loaded with all the most popular streaming apps plus you'll get full personalised recommendations of things to watch.

It even ships with a backlit remote control to make it easier to pump up the volume and change channels when the lights get low.