Can you use second hand Sky Q box?
If you buy a second hand mini box they will work if you have a subscription for at least one. All Sky Q boxes are always owned by Sky and only rented.
How do I reactivate my Sky Q box?
Hold down the Reset button on the back of the Sky Q Mini box and switch it back on at the mains. Keep holding it until the light on the front flashes red and green. This will take about 30 seconds. Once it flashes red and green, press the standby button on the front of the box.
Can you still use Sky box after Cancelling?
If you have a Sky+ or Sky+HD box then you can use this as a plain freesat box, but you will lose access to the Sky+ functionality (pause, rewind, recording) and you will lose access to your planner and any purchases from the sky store in your planner as well.
Can I buy my own Sky Q box?
You cannot buy them. All Sky Q hardware is loaned to you and must be returned to Sky at the end of your contract. You just have to pay an admin fee. If you have the MySky app on a mobile device go to the VIP section and look for the phone number at the bottom – it's usually answered pretty quickly.
Can I use an old Sky Q box without subscription?
All Q boxes are rented and always belong to Sky. See the terms and conditions which you agreed to to when you started Sky Q. Sky Q boxes are loaned equipment supplied to you at no cost and remain the property of Sky (or another Sky group company) at all times.
Can you keep Sky Q box without subscription?
If you're leaving Sky Q, changing your subscription, or need a new box, you'll need to return the equipment you loaned from us when you first joined Sky Q. If you don't return this equipment within the time frame given, you'll have to pay a Non-Return charge.
What can I do with my old Sky box?
You can also send us old equipment to recycle. We reuse most parts of your old products and recycle the rest. If your Sky Q, Sky Stream puck or broadband kit has been loaned to you as part of your subscription, you'll need to return it to us when you leave. If you hang on to it, you'll pay a non-return fee.
Can you use an old Sky box for Freeview?
Can you get Freeview through a sky box? No you need an antenna, but you can get Freesat. The main disadvantage of using a Sky Box for Freesat is that all the pay channels that you can't watch, unless you pay, are intermixed with the Freesat free channels.
What happens if I stop paying Sky?
You will just have your services restricted, incur fees for non/late payment, get a bad credit score and have debt collectors at your door…. and you still won't have cancelled your subscription.
Who owns my Sky Q box?
Sky Q boxes and any other equipment we designate as Sky-owned will remain the property of Sky or another company in the Sky group of companies at all times (unless agreed otherwise) and are loaned to you at no cost. Each item of equipment loaned to you from time to time is “loaned equipment”.
Does anyone buy old Sky boxes?
Provided you're out of contract with Sky and the box is yours to sell, then you could consider selling it on eBay, where they can earn some decent money. If a Sky box breaks, they're expensive to replace and many opt for a second-hand box as an alternative. Visit www.ebay.co.uk and see what Sky+ boxes are selling for!
How many Sky Q boxes can I use?
Sky Q Multiscreen customers can have up to four Sky Q Mini boxes in their home, all connected to the main Sky Q Hub in the living room, and can watch on up to two of these devices at the same time as the main box, depending on which hub you have.
How long after leaving Sky can I rejoin?
It is around 12 months before you can rejoin as a new customer. Most broadband and/or TV service providers do that time element before rejoining..
What is the best alternative to Sky Q box?
Virgin TV 360 After an alternative to the Sky Q box above? Your best bet is Virgin Media's Virgin TV 360 box because it offers many of the same premium channels and recording capabilities. The key thing to note is that if you want the Virgin Media TV service, you need to have its broadband too.
Do I need a Sky Q box to watch Netflix?
Netflix is now fully integrated into Sky Q boxes, so you can either access your current Netflix subscription or purchase a new one through Sky's Ultimate On Demand package. To access an existing Netflix account, simply navigate to the Netflix app on the Sky Q platform.
Why do people buy old Sky boxes?
To use if for the free programs. radio than Freesat or Freeview. Might want then for use in another room. Might not be able to get terrestrial signals.
Can you use Sky without paying?
Without a subscription, you'll miss out on: The best entertainment from our Sky TV channels. Access to Sky Originals and Sky Exclusives.
How can I get Sky HD for free?
What is this? Therefore, customers who upgrade from an old box to Sky Q, will be able to get Sky's free HD channels at no extra cost – just like existing customers with Sky Q.
Can I get Sky channels without Sky?
Below we detail how it works and how it compares with other Sky products, Freeview, and Netflix. Sky Stream offers pretty much the same experience as Sky Glass, which launched last year, but users can use Sky Stream on their own TV (for Sky Glass, users must purchase a Sky TV with it built in).
Does Sky ask for Q box back?
Sky Q or Sky+ box, Sky dish and equipment If you have Sky Q equipment, you'll need to return it to us. Keep hold of it for the first 31 days. We'll then be in touch with the details of what you need to return and when.
Can anyone install Sky Q?
A visit from a Sky TV engineer is required to get Sky Q up and running. The engineer will check that everything is ok with the dish and will set up both the Sky Q set-top box and any Sky Q Mini boxes you may have ordered.
Why is Sky Q called Sky Q?
Sky Q is a subscription-based television and entertainment service operated by British satellite television provider Sky, as a part of its operations in Austria and Germany, Ireland, Italy and in the UK. The name also refers to the Sky Q set-top box.
How do I know if my sky Q box is 1TB or 2TB?
What is the difference between Sky and Sky Q?
Sky Q is the brand's original offering. A set-top box which works alongside a satellite dish. Sky Stream, on the other hand, is a plug-in box and can be used on any TV. It uses WiFi rather than a satellite dish to give you access to all your favourite streaming platforms and apps.
What is the difference between Sky Q 1TB and 2TB?
You can connect up to 4 Sky Q Mini boxes with Sky Q, but with a Sky Q 1TB box you can only watch on 2 screens at the one time which is your main Sky Q box and another Mini. With the Sky Q 2tb box and 1TB UHD box you can watch on 3 screens at the one time which is your main box and 2 additional Minis.