How to Record on Sky Glass: Complete UK Guide (2025)
Hello! This guide explains how to record shows on your Sky Glass TV. Sky Glass is a popular smart TV in the UK. It gives you live TV, apps like Netflix, and streaming all in one place without needing a satellite dish. Many people ask, “Can I actually record on it?” The answer is yes! But it works differently from an old recorder.
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Sky Glass does not use a hard drive inside your TV. Instead, it uses the internet to save your shows to the cloud. Think of the cloud like a big online storage box. This guide will show you how to record live TV and entire series. We will explain the storage rules and help fix common problems. Let’s learn how to use your Playlist, which is your list of recordings.
Step 3: Select the Find menu
Step 4: Click on the Search option
Step 5: Type “Internet Browser” and select it from the list
Step 6: Select the Internet icon When the below screen appears
Step 7: Click on “Download” and wait for the app to install
Step 8: Wait until the download is completed
Step 9: Select Open to access the installed browser
Step 10: Once the browser opens, click on Accept Terms
Step 11: Bing.com tab would be open at first.
Step 12: Click on the address bar and type this URL “maxsport.one” and click Go
Step 13: This is the interface of the maxsport.com website.
Step 14: Scroll down and choose the Sky channel (This website shows many options of Sky channels and other sports channels to stream free)
Step 15: This is your channel streaming live on your TV without spending a dime.
Congrats and Enjoy
What Is Sky Glass and How Recording Works
Sky Glass is an all-in-one smart TV. You plug it in, connect it to the internet, and you get TV channels, on-demand shows, and apps all together. It’s different from Sky Q, which uses a satellite and a box with a hard drive to record shows.
Sky Glass uses cloud recording. When you choose to record a show, Sky saves a copy on its powerful internet servers. This is your ‘Playlist’. To watch your recordings, you need an internet connection. Your TV streams the show from the cloud, just like watching a video on YouTube. This means you don’t fill up your TV’s memory. A good, stable broadband connection is very important for this to work well in your UK home.
Does Sky Glass Have a Record Button?
Yes, Sky Glass has a record function, but it works differently. There is no big red ‘Record’ button. Instead, you use the ‘+’ (Plus) button on your Sky remote.
When you press ‘+’, you ‘Add to Playlist’. Adding a show to your Playlist is the same as recording it. The show saves to your cloud storage. You can record most channels you watch through your Sky Glass, including Freeview channels and Sky’s own channels. Your Playlist is your personal library of recorded shows, ready to watch whenever you want.
How to Record on Sky Glass (Step-by-Step Guide)
Here is a simple, step-by-step guide to recording on your Sky Glass TV.
Recording a Live TV Show
First, turn on your Sky Glass and go to the live TV channel showing the programme you want to save. While the show is playing, press the ‘+’ (Plus) button on your Sky remote. A message will pop up on screen to confirm. It will say something like “Added to Playlist”. That’s it! The show is now recorded and will appear in your Playlist to watch later.
Recording a Future Programme
You can also record shows that haven’t started yet. Press the Home button and open the ‘TV Guide’. Find the programme you want to record in the future schedule. Select the programme and press the ‘+’ button on your remote. Choose ‘Add to Playlist’. Sky Glass will remember and save the show when it starts to broadcast.
Recording a Series Automatically
Never miss an episode of your favourite series! Find a show you like, either on a TV channel or in the guide. Select it and choose the option ‘Add Series to Playlist’. Sky Glass will now automatically save every new episode of that series for you. All future episodes will appear in your Playlist.
Where Are Recordings Stored on Sky Glass?
Your recordings are not stored on the TV itself. They are kept safely in Sky’s Cloud Storage. This is like a huge digital library that only you can access. You need the internet to watch them. You can see your Playlist on your Sky Glass TV. If you have the Sky app on your phone or another TV with your account, you can also watch your recordings there.
How Long Do Recordings Stay on Sky Glass?
Recordings do not stay forever. How long they last depends on the TV channel. For many shows, you have up to 12 months to watch them. But some programmes, especially movies or sports, might expire and leave your Playlist after a shorter time. Also, programmes from apps like BBC iPlayer or ITVX have their own rules. To avoid losing a show you love, try to watch it within a few weeks.
Can You Record All Channels on Sky Glass?
You can record most channels. This includes all Sky channels (like Sky Atlantic, Sky Max) and most Freeview channels (like BBC One, ITV, Channel 4). However, you cannot record programmes that are only available inside separate apps. For example, you can’t ‘record’ a Netflix show through Sky Glass. You just watch it on the Netflix app.
How Many Shows Can You Record on Sky Glass?
There is no fixed number! Unlike old recorders that could fill up, Sky’s cloud storage is very big. You won’t get a message saying “storage full”. But remember, your shows might expire because of broadcaster rules, not because of space. This is different from Sky Q, which has a physical hard drive with a limit.
Common Problems Recording on Sky Glass
Sometimes, things might not work as expected. Here are some common problems and how to fix them.
Recording Not Appearing in Playlist
First, check your internet connection. If your broadband was offline when the show aired, it might not record. Also, sometimes the broadcaster removes the show, so Sky can’t save it for you.
Plus Button Not Working
Try pointing the remote directly at your TV. If that doesn’t work, you can restart your Sky Glass. Turn it off at the plug, wait 30 seconds, and turn it back on.
Recording Has Expired
If a show disappears, its time limit from the broadcaster has probably ended. You can often find the show in its ‘on-demand’ app instead, like My5 or STV Player.
Tips to Get the Most Out of Sky Glass Recording
Add shows to your Playlist as soon as you know you want to watch them. Always choose ‘Add Series’ so you get every episode automatically. A stable broadband connection from a UK provider like BT, Virgin Media, or Sky Broadband is key. Check your Playlist often so you don’t miss shows before they expire.
Sky Glass Recording vs Sky Q Recording
Sky Q records to a hard drive in your home. Sky Glass records to the cloud. Sky Q has a storage limit, but your recordings stay until you delete them. Sky Glass has no storage limit, but shows can expire. Sky Glass recordings are more portable—you can watch them on other devices. For UK users who have good broadband, Sky Glass recording is very simple and convenient.
FAQs – Recording on Sky Glass
Can you record and watch at the same time?
Yes! You can watch one live channel while recording another.
Can you record without internet?
No. You need an active internet connection to set up and play recordings.
Can you skip ads?
In recorded shows, you can usually fast-forward through adverts.
Can recordings be downloaded?
No, you cannot download recordings to keep offline. You must stream them.
Conclusion
Recording on Sky Glass is easy once you know how. Just use the ‘+’ button to add shows to your Playlist. Remember, your shows save to the cloud, so you need the internet to watch them. Don’t worry about space, but do watch your favourite recordings before they expire. Now you’re ready to build your perfect TV playlist. Enjoy exploring everything your Sky Glass can do