Your completely free to purchase a box from wherever you choose and install it yourself. In fact buying a Sky box directly from Sky is probably the most expensive place to buy a Sky box. For example Sky+HD box model DRX 890W bought directly from Sky costs £199 compared to Digi Repairs UK price of £89.95 both come with 1 Yrs warranty.
Do I Own my Sky Box when I buy it?
No, you actually own your Sky box and dish from day one. However you are contracted to pay your subscription to Sky usually for a minimum of one year. Another myth that a lot of Sky subscribers believe is that Sky and Sky+HD boxes can only be purchased directly from Sky,...
How much does it cost to repair a Sky Box?
For repairs, there is no charge for parts, labour or call-outs and you can schedule a repair at a time that suits you. It's important to note that you need the type of Sky Protect that corresponds with your Sky box, so if you're a Sky Q customer then you would need Sky Q Protect, not Sky+ HD Protect.
How easy is it to install a Sky Q Mini Box?
Find out more @Katie07 it is perfectly simple to do a self install - it is also cheaper as it happens - Sky send full instructions in the kit but essentially it is plug the box in and follow the onscreen instructions. Assuming the new mini is within wifi range of your main Q box the two should sync quite easily.
Does Sky Box WiFi reach all parts of house?
If existing wi-fi from one hub can reach all parts of the house, then it's reasonable to assume that the wi-fi from the sky box would also reach. Also, if the wifi from the sky box can reach the furthest part of the house it's also reasonable to assume that the wifi signal will reach the rooms immediately upstairs etc.
How do I set up my Sky HD box myself?
0:052:06Set up your Sky box - Sky Help - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipHelp there are three stages to setting up your new box first disconnect your old one turn it off atMoreHelp there are three stages to setting up your new box first disconnect your old one turn it off at the plug and take out all the cables. Pull out any cables from the tv that connect to the box.
Can I buy Sky Box?
Re: Buy Skyq box off Sky @babasi You can't buy Sky Q boxes from Sky or anywhere else (legally). They are only ever supplied from Sky on a loan basis and never sold.Jul 24, 2021
Can I install Sky Q box myself?
As mentioned above, our engineers will be able to use or extend your existing Sky cables when installing Sky Q in your home, providing they are still in good condition. They will need to replace the LNB in your dish however, but this will not affect the cables in your home.Jun 28, 2021
Can I replace my Sky box?
Re: How to get a replacement Sky box? You can contact Sky here and go to the “Need more help?” at the bottom of the page. Sky can only provide refurbished boxes but you can source a secondhand one from places like eBay etc...Apr 5, 2021
How do I get a Sky box office account?
FAQsGo to sports.skyboxoffice.com/events and select the event you want to order.Select Buy now. If you don't have a Sky Sports Box Office account already, select Sign up to enter your details and create one. ... Select Pay now. You'll receive a confirmation email with instructions for watching your event online.
Can I still use my Sky box if I cancel Sky?
Can I still use my Sky box if I cancel Sky? If you cancel your Sky subscription then you can keep the box as you own a Sky+ box and it will continue to receive the free channels but you will be unable to record them or watch any recordings back you might have made.
How much are Sky Q boxes?
Sky Q upfront costsBundleDevices receivedFor those without Sky broadband, Sky Sports or Sky Movies on topSky Q bundle (£42/mth)Sky Q Box£249Sky Q Silver box£299Sky Q Silver bundle (£54/mth)Sky Q Silver box + 1 Sky Q Mini box£299 (1)1 more row•Jan 29, 2016
Does Sky Q box need to be connected to phone line?
Re: Do we need a phone line for sky q @WEH No, but you do need a broadband connection to make use of the On Demand content and for the box to talk back to sky/be activated..Sep 7, 2021
Does Sky Q need a dish?
Re: Sky Q - Need for Satellite Dish... Any plans to remove the need and use broadband for entire operation? This would enable us to move the main box into the main TV room. @1979kendo at present for Sky Q (main and mini) a dish is a requirement.Jan 20, 2022
How do you know if your Sky box is broken?
The blue/green circle lights will move anti-clockwise and record/ play lights start flashing on/ off. As the lights go off, the box is rebooted. You will only see the red light on the box. Wait for 3 minutes before switching on the box using the remote to see if the problem has been resolved.
What can I replace my Sky box with?
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How long does a Sky box last?
The main draw of Sky's TV boxes is that you can use them to pause, rewind, and record live TV - 185 hours of standard definition telly (or 60 hours of HD) on the regular Sky+ HD box, or a massive 1180 hours (350 hours of HD) on a 2TB one.
Can you self install Sky?
Sky will not let you self install. Regardless of what you a told by some sales target driven sales rep.
Does Sky pay for installation?
Yes, it's a great deal - heavily subsidised by Sky - an independent installer gets paid £60 for the install.
Does Currys sell Sky?
No, Currys don't even sell Sky - and if they did, they wouldn't let you walk out with a box for £29.
Does Sky talk to you?
If you do have any initial problems, there are some diagnostics help on those pages, but Sky will talk you through any problems on the phone if you prefer rather than an engineer attending.
Is it easy to install a mini?
The self install of a mini is easy and it does come with detailed instructions.
Does Sky mini extend wifi?
If you have Sky broadband the mini will extend your wifi network if you have another isp it can only connect to the main Q box. If it doesnt work then Sky will send an engineer tomtalk you through the issues free of charge so nothing to lose and roughly £30mto save IIRC.
