Can I use my Sky dish for Freeview?


No, Freeview is only available through an aerial, not through a satellite dish. Most flatscreen TVs have Freeview built in, so all you need to do is plug in the aerial. Or you can get a Freeview recorder that you simply plug into an existing TV.

Does a Sky dish work for Freeview?

Yes you can, a working satellite dish will be able to receive Freeview via Satellite when used in conjunction with an approved Freeview Satellite Digital Receiver or Recorder.

Can I use my Sky dish as an aerial?

You cannot use a dish as an aerial, though people have ways of repurposing an old Sky dish. Their version of repurposing is to make the satellite dish the mount. You can take out the LNB and attach your clip-on aerial there. Your coaxial cord will run from the TV aerial and not the dish itself.

Can I use my old Sky dish for Freesat?

Unfortunately the Tuner for Freesat in your TV will need the original Sky+LNB or a Hybrid LNB which coversQ and Sky+ HD. Only the very latest Freesat boxes will work with the Q Wideband LNB.

Can I use Sky box for Freeview channels?

No. Freeview is Terrestrial UHF and item very different technology from Sky which is satellite TV. You can use Sky for receiving some free channels via satellite.

Can I use my Sky dish as an aerial?

You cannot use a dish as an aerial, though people have ways of repurposing an old Sky dish. Their version of repurposing is to make the satellite dish the mount. You can take out the LNB and attach your clip-on aerial there. Your coaxial cord will run from the TV aerial and not the dish itself.

How do I connect my Sky dish to my Freeview box?

If you have a satellite dish, but no TV aerial and a Freeview TV or Freeview set top box and were wondering whether you could use it to access Freeview the short answer is no you can't. Freeview is a terrestrial TV service that is received via a TV aerial and is not compatible with a satellite dish.

How do I use Sky dish as Freesat?

Can I Use My Sky Box For Freesat? The answer is yes and no here, it may sound the same but you can use your old Sky box for free to air(FTA) satellite TV, but not to receive “Freesat”. This is because Freesat specifically a trade name and a joint venture between BBC and ITV.

How do I get Freeview on my TV without an aerial?

These apps also allow you to tune into boxsets, and catchup with on-demand shows – no aerial necessary. Simply head to Channel 100 on your Freeview Play TV, open the Freeview Play app on your smartphone, or visit the Freeview TV Guide in your browser.

What is the difference between Sky dish and aerial?

The difference between satellite TV and aerial TV is that rather than the television broadcast being sent to a satellite in space then back down to satellite dishes on earth, television broadcasts are sent from a radio mast or tower on earth directly to the antenna you have at home.

Can you use satellite dish without service?

Internet Required Streaming services require internet, but you can always watch satellite TV at home without it. That being said, DISH's streaming TV and on-demand content does require internet access and some features are only available with an internet connection, such as the Google voice feature on the DISH remotes.

Can you get free to air channels with an old Sky box?

Can I use my old Sky Box for Free to Air TV? Our answer; You can of course use your sky box to receive free to air TV channels if you so decide. The most common instances of this is where your yearly subscription is due and you decide that I want to cancel sky tv.

Which is better Freesat or Freeview?

Freesat offers 100% coverage to households in the UK as the picture is broadcast through satellite, often providing better quality. Freeview is available through nationwide transmitters and home aerials and tends to reach around 98% of the country.

What type of satellite dish do I need for Freesat?

For Freesat, you will need a satellite dish minidish installed. As the Freeview signal is recieved via an aerial it's worth checking the reception quality in your area by checking where the closest TV transmitter is.

What can I do with my old Sky dish?

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.

What is the difference between Freeview and Sky?

Freeview is subscription free digital TV via your aerial requiring a Set Top Box or IDTV (Integrated Digital TV) whereas, by comparison, Sky Freesat and Freesat HD both offer free digital TV channels via a satellite dish.

Which satellite has most free channels?

Eutelsat satellite has the highest number of subscription-free channels. It hosts over 300 FAT channels in Sub-Saharan Africa and over 400 free channels across Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa.

What satellite does Freeview use?

Live TV signals for FreeviewPlus® and Freeview Satellite® are transmitted from the Optus D1 satellite. We recommend a minimum dish size of 60cm with a single 11.300 GHz LO Frequency LNB. If you're using a satellite dish to pick up TV signal, make sure you get an approved product that works with a satellite dish.

What is the difference between Freeview and Sky?

Freeview is subscription free digital TV via your aerial requiring a Set Top Box or IDTV (Integrated Digital TV) whereas, by comparison, Sky Freesat and Freesat HD both offer free digital TV channels via a satellite dish.

How do I get Freeview on my TV without an aerial?

These apps also allow you to tune into boxsets, and catchup with on-demand shows – no aerial necessary. Simply head to Channel 100 on your Freeview Play TV, open the Freeview Play app on your smartphone, or visit the Freeview TV Guide in your browser.

What type of satellite dish do I need for Freesat?

For Freesat, you will need a satellite dish minidish installed. As the Freeview signal is recieved via an aerial it's worth checking the reception quality in your area by checking where the closest TV transmitter is.

Does a Sky dish work for Freeview?

Yes you can, a working satellite dish will be able to receive Freeview via Satellite when used in conjunction with an approved Freeview Satellite Digital Receiver or Recorder.

Can I use my Sky dish as an aerial?

You cannot use a dish as an aerial, though people have ways of repurposing an old Sky dish. Their version of repurposing is to make the satellite dish the mount. You can take out the LNB and attach your clip-on aerial there. Your coaxial cord will run from the TV aerial and not the dish itself.

Can you still use Sky box after Cancelling?

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.

Does Sky still do Freesat?

Effectively, ‘Freesat from Sky' is now bundled into the ‘Sky Essentials' product based around a broadband service plus FTA channels on a Q box, which they also don't actively promote but does apparently exist.

How do I get Freesat on my Sky box for free?

To get Freesat from Sky, call 08442 410 595, or go to www.sky.com/shop/freesat. Answers to your Sky Freesat questions: The dish and box are yours to keep. If you have an old Sky box and a satellite dish, you can get Freesat by buying a Freesat card from Sky.