Can I still watch recordings on my old Sky box?

If you have, or can pick up, an old DVD recorder or hard drive DVD recorder you can transfer the the recordings either onto th3 hard drive or a blank DVD. The old Sky+ and Sky+HD boxes have a SCART out socket, so it's relatively easy to do. Once you switch to Sky Q you'll lose access to any recordings.Hang on to your old Sky+ box and plug that in when you want to watch an old recording. You will need to connect it to the satellite and plug your current viewing card in to get access to those old recordings. Premium recordings that you have made won’t play back, as Sky “pair” your subscription card to the set-top box

Do old Sky boxes still work?

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.

How long do recordings stay on Sky Box?

If you have a physical recording of a programme on a hard drive (like you get with Sky Q) it will remain there until you delete it or the hard drive fails.

Can I transfer my Sky recordings to a new box?

Unfortunately there is no way to copy recordings from one box to another. If you have purchased recordings these can be re-downloaded.

Why are my Sky recordings no longer available?

Re: Recordings not available on main sky Q box Try a Reset Settings in the Q box hidden menu. This will not lose any recordings. To enter hidden menu press Home and navigate down to Settings but do not select Settings. With Settings highlighted press 0 0 1 Select.

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.

Do Sky downloads expire?

Yes any download can expire and there should be an expiry date appear 30 days before deleted. Obviously you need to monitor the download tiles to check if you want to see if any deletion date has appeared.

Do Sky recordings work without internet?

Most of the Sky Box services work without the need to be connected to the internet. However, Sky On Demand feature will require an internet connection to be able to download titles. If you've already downloaded something to watch and it's in your planner, don't worry you'll be able to watch this.

Will I lose my recordings if I reset my Sky Q box?

Try a Reset Settings in the Q box hidden menu. This will not lose any recordings. To enter hidden menu press Home and navigate down to Settings but do not select Settings.

Do old Sky boxes have any value?

Sell it! 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.

Can you transfer recordings from Sky box to external hard drive?

The content rights owners specifically require Sky to prevent transfer of their product to non-protected external storage: your subscription gives you no such rights.

Will I lose my DVR recordings if I get a new box?

If you get a new non-X1 DVR TV Box, you will not have access to your old recordings and you will have to reset recordings for future programs on your new TV Box. The recordings that are physically stored on your X1 DVR TV Box will be transferred during your move when keeping the same equipment.

What happens when you reset Sky box?

Reboot your Sky box Leave the box for a couple of minutes then turn the box back on at the mains. If the reboot was successful the light on your Sky Box will be green and the Sky Welcome channel will appear on screen.

How can I record my TV without Sky?

The easiest way to do this is to get a Freeview HD or Freeview Play recorder. Just buy the box, plug it in and then you get to choose when you watch your favourite TV. You can record a show by clicking on the TV Guide and then selecting the show you want to record. You can record a single programme or a whole series.

Can I swap my Sky viewing card between boxes?

Your Sky card is paired with your Sky Box so it's designed to work together. The card cannot be used with another box or a third party equipment.

Can you download Sky recordings?

Press Sky on your Sky Q remote or select Recordings from the Home screen, then Manage and then select Manage and then select Downloading. From there, you can: Prioritise a download: Can't wait a second longer? Find the show you want to push to the top of the download queue then select Start download or Resume download.

Do you lose recordings when switching to Sky Glass?

Any recordings you have on Sky Q or Sky+ will not transfer to Sky Glass. Sky Store Buy and Keep purchases will still be accessible via the Sky Store app.

Do I own my Sky box?

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 box without subscription?

Can old Sky box connect to WiFi?

If you've a My Sky HDi or My Sky+ Box, you will need either an Ethernet cable, Sky Link or a Powerline Adaptor to get connected as these box's are not ready built with WiFi connectors.

Can I use my old Sky?

Give your old Sky product a new life! We can reuse most parts of your old products, and any parts we can't reuse we recycle. Q: What is the WEEE Directive?

How long does Sky TV last?

When you sign up to Sky TV, HD, Sky Multiscreen, Sky Q Multiscreen, Streaming TV (Sky Glass or Sky Stream), Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband and Talk (including Line Rental), a minimum contract length may apply (minimum term). For most Sky products, the minimum term is 12 or 18 months, unless otherwise agreed.

Is downloading on Sky Go free?

Download the Sky Go app today Watch the TV you love anywhere, at no extra cost. And with Sky Mobile, you can watch Sky TV on the go without using your data.

Can I watch my Sky recordings on my phone?

To browse your recordings on Sky Go, you need to be on the same WiFi network as your Sky Q box, and have a Sky Q Experience or Multiscreen subscription.

Can you watch Sky downloads offline?

If you have Sky Essentials TV, you'll only have very limited use as you don't have any active subscriptions. And remember, you won't be entitled to stream Sky outside the UK using Sky Go, but you can download your favourite shows and movies over WiFi before you leave home to watch offline while you're abroad.

Why can't I watch my Sky Q recordings?

Re: Recordings not showing Try a Reset Settings in the Q box hidden menu. To enter hidden menu press Home and navigate down to Settings but do not select Settings. With Settings highlighted press 0 0 1 Select. Only Carry out the first Reset (Reset Settings) as the other two will wipe all recordings.