Sky customers can finally cast to their TVs in mega upgrade with seven new features at no extra cost
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SKY has finally added a much-requested feature to TVs as part of a major upgrade available today. Viewers can cast content to their telly from an iPhone, including Netflix shows or photos they want to share with family. For now, it's just Apple AirPlay which works with iPhone, iPad, Mac and HomePod speakers.
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So those with Android can't use Google's alternative Cast feature. For apps that do support AirPlay it means playing shows even faster without needing to use your remote or voice. When using apps like Netflix from your phone, you can tap the casting icon at the top of the screen and select your Sky TV device.
![[New features work on Sky Glass and Sky Stream]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sky-glass-netflix-deal.png?strip=all&w=960)
Then, whatever you choose to watch will automatically beam onto your TV. AirPlay also allows users to show friends and family photos and videos on the big screen too. The feature comes as part of a bumper upgrade for Sky Glass and Sky Stream ahead of Christmas Day.
Earlier this week, we reported on a new button for Ad Skipping subscribers. It will appear for on-demand content, allowing viewers to instantly jump ahead of adverts instead of having to manually fast forward through them. Sky has also added a new next episode button for its on-demand shows too.
Elsewhere, customers can add their favourite actors to their personal playlist, so they can see all the movies and TV shows they've appeared in instantly. All you have to do is press the + button on your remote whilst browsing. When an actor has been added, it'll appear on the "People" rail in your playlist.
