Sky TV update – new voice search features (Image: SKY)
There’s good news if you have beamed into your home with the telly provider confirming that it’s just added some all-new features. The free update, which is available on devices such as and , offers some fun ways to find content faster. Yes, all you need to know is some famous theme tunes and you’ll be able to watch things such as Friends or Only Fools and Horses without needing to plough through endless menus or channel lists.
Sky Glass starts from £14 per month for the 43-inch model. This all-in-one 4K TV is also available in 55- and 65-inch screen sizes. Customers can buy Glass TVs outright or spread the cost with monthly repayments. Your bundle of Sky TV channels is a rolling one-month contract that can be cancelled or switched at any time!
Setup cost: £10 | Free nationwide delivery
Fancy giving this karaoke-style search a go? All you need to do is grab your Sky voice remote – or shout “Hey Sky” if you have an internet-connected Glass TV – and then belt out some of the words from popular themes.
For example, if you want to watch some episodes of Friends you can say “I’ll be there for you” and your SKy telly should instantly load up this iconic comedy series.
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To view episodes of Friends say – “I’ll be there for you”
To view episodes of The Muppet Show say – “It’s time to meet the Muppets”
To view episodes of Only Fools and Horses say – “God bless Hooky Street”
To view episodes of Gavin & Stacey say – “I’ll wait by the window for you”
To view episodes of Big Bang Theory say – “It all started with a big bang”
To view episodes of Thomas and Friends say – “They’re the really useful crew”
To view episodes of Paw Patrol say – “We’ll be there on the double”
To view episodes of Bluey say – “Mum, Dad, Bingo, Bluey”
To view episodes of Gilmore Girls say- “Where you lead, I will follow”
You can also say “the theme tune that goes like” into your remote to watch a collection of shows with the nation’s favourite theme tunes. These include some modern instrumental classics like the iconic piano riff in Succession and the unforgettable ‘ohs’ in White Lotus.
The voice boost has been released along with research that reveals the top 10 most instantly recognisable theme tunes.
Sky has asked UK telly addicts to name their favourite themes with Doctor Who (47%), The Simpsons (44%) and Match of the Day (44%) taking the to spots.
Here are the top 10 most instantly recognisable theme tunes as voted for by Brits:
• EastEnders – 59%
• Coronation Street – 56%
• Friends – 50%
• Doctor Who – 47%
• The Simpsons – 44%, Match of the Day – 44%
• Only Fools and Horses – 43%
• Scooby-Doo – 33%, Big Bang Theory – 33%
• Blackadder – 25%
• The Muppet Show – 23%
• Game of Thrones – 23%
“A catchy theme tune can really elevate a TV show. Whether it’s the claps from Friends or the dramatic opening bars from Game of Thrones, they set the tone for what’s to come,” said Catherine Lees, Managing Director, Sky TV.
“To celebrate the nation’s love of them, we’ve created voice search for theme tune lyrics on Sky TV, so you can have fun finding some of the best. So why not say ”I’ll wait by the window for you” into your remote to see what’s occurin’?”.
Along with those new theme requests, here are some more things you can do with your Sky remote’s voice search.
With Voice Control you can:
• Search for a specific show, actor, movie or sporting event – just say “Game of Thrones” or “Tom Hanks”
• Find a movie by using a famous quote from the film – just say “May the Force be with you”
• Change channels – just say “Go to Sky One”
• Play recordings and downloads – just say “Play Chernobyl”
• Play, pause, rewind, or fast-forward – just say “Skip 20 minutes”
• Launch apps – just say “Open Netflix
• Change accessibility settings – just say “Turn on Subtitles”