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A word from our CEO, Richard Halton
In July 2012, after many months of our own blood, sweat and tears, our first generation set top box hit the stores of John Lewis on Oxford Street. Five years on, it seems timely to give you an update on all things YouView and our achievements in our short history.
YouView Developing Voice Controlled TV Experience with Amazon Alexa
YouView today announced plans for a ground-breaking pilot to enable a voice controlled TV experience for YouView viewers using Amazon Alexa. Focusing on voice control across a range of devices, YouView are one of the first developers worldwide to work with the new Alexa Video Skill API.
YouView takes home a Gold and Silver from the Connie Awards
For 2017, the Connies brings together the established UK Connected Consumer Awards from Mediatel and the internationally based Connected TV Awards from Videonet, now part of Mediatel Events.
YouView launches The Weather Network App
From today, all 2.5million+ YouView connected set top boxes across the UK will be able to check the weather across the globe with a simple click to launch The Weather Network App.
UKTV Play reveals new YouView player experience to increase user enjoyment and engagement
Britain’s biggest multichannel broadcaster, UKTV, today launches a new player on the YouView platform for its fast-growing TV on demand service UKTV Play.
YouView is set to be first home for Sony’s kids player
Sony Pictures Television Networks hugely-popular portfolio of kids channels will come together as a new 7 day, catch-up service launching on YouView today.
YouView reveals its Next Generation user experience
YouView's Next Generation interface; a slicker and faster new experience begins rollout to all 2.5m YouView homes
Netflix now available in stunning Ultra HD on YouView set top boxes
Following the launch of the UK’s first Ultra HD set-top box, YouView has upgraded the Netflix service to stunning Ultra HD.