Do I own my Sky Q mini 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 I use someone else's Sky Q mini box?

Your utilisation of Sky Multiscreen relies on you being on the same network as your main Sky Q box in order for the Mini boxes to communicate with your main Sky box. Taking your Mini boxes out of the house and trying to use them elsewhere without the Sky Q box would not work because of this.

Can I buy my own Sky mini box?

Sky Q boxes and mini boxes are loaned by Sky. You cannot purchase them.

Do I have to pay for replacement Sky Q mini box?

No, it would be a free replacement, if a replacement is required.

Can I use someone else's Sky Q mini box?

Your utilisation of Sky Multiscreen relies on you being on the same network as your main Sky Q box in order for the Mini boxes to communicate with your main Sky box. Taking your Mini boxes out of the house and trying to use them elsewhere without the Sky Q box would not work because of this.

Are you allowed to sell sky boxes?

All Sky Q boxes remain the property of Sky and shouldn't be resold under any circumstances.

How many sky mini boxes are you allowed?

You can have a maximum of 4 mini boxes loaned to you by Sky. You can watch Sky content on two minis and the main box at the same time. You may be able to use a 3rd mini box at the same time if you're using it for one of the apps such as Netflix. The original 1TB (non-UHD) Sky Q box only allows one mini to be in use.

How much does a new Sky mini box cost?

Can I get a new Sky Q box for free?

Trending. If your device is on that list then Sky says you can upgrade to the new Q box for free. An engineer will need to visit but there's no fee for installation and Sky has confirmed that there'll be no change to your Sky TV package or pricing. You can upgrade by calling 0333 759 5121.

Can someone else use my old Sky box?

Sky+ boxes are sold to subscribers and so are theirs to do with as they see fit, but viewing cards remain Sky property. Yes, the original owner was not entitled to sell you the Viewing Card with the box.

Can I use my Sky box in someone else's house?

Your Sky can only be used at the address it was set up at.

Can you share Sky with someone else?

Sky. Sky customers can share the service with others by setting up the Sky Go live and on-demand service. In a nutshell, Sky lets you register up to six devices to your account including phones and games consoles.

Can I watch Sky on someone else's TV?

Did you know that if you've got a Sky TV subscription, you can also view any content that's bundled with your package using the free Sky Go app on any other device? This holds true regardless of whether you've got Sky+ HD box or Sky Q as the app works with both types of accounts.

Can I use someone else's Sky Q mini box?

Your utilisation of Sky Multiscreen relies on you being on the same network as your main Sky Q box in order for the Mini boxes to communicate with your main Sky box. Taking your Mini boxes out of the house and trying to use them elsewhere without the Sky Q box would not work because of this.

Can someone else use my old Sky box?

Sky+ boxes are sold to subscribers and so are theirs to do with as they see fit, but viewing cards remain Sky property. Yes, the original owner was not entitled to sell you the Viewing Card with the box.

What do people do with old Sky boxes?

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 or broadband kit has been loaned to you as part of your subscription, you'll need to return it to us when you leave.

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 buy a second Sky mini 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.

Can you have Sky Q multiroom without paying?

@Yoshio+TakeuchiMultiroom is an add on you have to pay for. If you are happy with +HD stay with it.

Can I get an extra Sky Q mini box?

You can add another mini in your Q box.

What is the difference between Sky Q box and mini box?

The mini box is a slave to the main box – it has no storage. But you can watch different channels to the main Q and play/record but the planner is all shared. They do not support UHD though.

What is the difference between Sky Q and Sky Mini Box?

The Sky Q Mini box is a smaller version of the main Sky Q box that you can use to watch TV all around your house by purchasing Sky Q Multiscreen. You can watch live TV plus all of your recordings and can download content from on demand.

Do Sky mini boxes use a lot of electricity?

This is not insignificant. My 2 Sky Mini boxes use 7W each on standby.

Is Netflix free with Sky Q box?

Yes you can, you just need to head over to the apps screen. Find the Netflix application and login there. Doing it this way means that you will not be billed for Netflix direct from Sky but as you're are already paying for it with Sky and Netflix payments coming out of your account separately.

Do you pay monthly for Sky Q box?

They offer full HD content and connect to your Wi-Fi so you can watch on-demand and online content. You will need to pay a monthly fee of to access Sky Q Multiscreen, and each Mini Q box comes with a one-off charge.

Does Sky Q give you free Netflix?

How to watch Netflix on Sky. 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.