Does Sky Q use the same dish as Sky HD?

This clever Sky Q Hybrid LNB allows you to keep your old Sky HD box or a Freesat box running alongside your new Sky Q box and all from the one dish.No! SkyQ requires a new LNB on the existing dish – and this LNB is incompatible with Sky+HD. Even if you get around that problem when the Sky+HD viewing card gets disabled you lose access to existing recording anyway.!

Does Sky Q use the same LNB as Sky HD?

SkyQ Hybrid LNB is the very latest designed to work with SkyQ, as well as legacy receivers such as Sky, Sky+, Sky+HD and Freesat.

Does Sky Q use a different dish?

Sky Q is still fundamentally a satellite television system, and requires a dish signal over a pair of cables to the main Q box. Wherever those other three cables are going, it's not to Q hardware. The non-satellite Sky platforms are ‘Glass' and ‘Stream'.

What satellite dish does Sky Q use?

What SKY Q™ channels can I watch? You would receive all the same TV channels as you would at home, providing you are within the ASTRA 2 satellite footprint. For more information on satellite footprints please click here.

Is Sky HD and Sky Q different?

Sky Q and Sky Stream both have a maximum resolution of 4K. However, content on Sky Stream comes in HD as standard, whereas with Sky Q, HD is an additional bolt-on of £8 per month. You can also buy an Ultra HD add-on, but you do need a 4K TV for it to be effective.

Will my old Sky dish work with Sky Q?

When you switch to Sky Q, the LNB on the arm of the dish is changed. The standard Sky Q LNB isn't compatible,with Sky+, so you would need to get it changed for a hybrid LNB which can serve both Sky+ and Sky Q.

Does a Sky Q box need a different LNB?

To run Sky Q and normal Sky or Freesat at the same time off a satellite dish. You will need to instead of installing a wideband LNB, install a Hybrid LNB instead. There are couple different makes and models but essentially, they have the same final result.

What is different with Sky Q LNB?

What is different with the new Sky Q LNB? For the eagle eyed among you will notice that it only has two outputs which both need to be connected to the main Sky box. Whereas the traditional LNB's used for Sky either have 4 or 8 outputs.

How many cables does Sky Q have from dish?

A main Q box needs either two (typically) or one (rarely) satellite dish feed cable(s) going onto the silver screw thread connection(s) on the rear panel (the two cables with the blue rings below).

What is the advantage of having Sky Q?

Sky Q is the complete package – it offers access to the best live satellite channels, hundreds of on-demand TV shows from Sky, Peacock and HBO Max, exclusive sports fixtures and blockbuster movies as well as streaming platforms like Paramount+, Disney+, Prime Video, and Netflix all from a single menu.

Do I get a new satellite dish for Sky Q?

Yes, you might need to replace your dish if you have a very outdated model and had problems with it before transitioning to Sky Q, then yes, you might need to replace that dish.

How many satellite feeds does Sky Q need?

Technically a Sky Q box can be connected on a single feed with a full range of services but you must have a dSCR system and the box set up in SCR mode which is another kettle of fish altogether.

Can I upgrade from Sky HD to Sky Q?

You can upgrade by calling 0333 759 5121. Once everything is sorted, you'll then not only be able to watch local shows in full HD but also have the award-winning Sky Q box in your home.

What are the disadvantages of Sky Q?

There is no 4K HDR nor Dolby Atmos. They are great for watching all Sky content and your recordings in other rooms in your home, but cannot view Ultra HD shows or films. That includes anything recorded from a 4K channel or source. Your 4K recordings simply won't play through a Sky Q Mini box.

Do I need Sky HD if I have Sky Q?

Therefore, even those customers who upgrade to Sky Q for free from an old SD-Only Sky box, will have to pay extra if they want to watch the full roster of HD channels – though, of course, that will remain optional.

Is Sky discontinuing Sky Q?

A Sky spokesperson said the company had recently signed an extension with its satellite provider to keep the service on air for the next decade, while customers are still welcome to sign up to Sky to use its Sky Q satellite box.

What LNB do I need for Sky?

This 10750 LNB is more often used for Sky receivers or for specific satellites that require a 10750 or lower LNB L.O. frequency. It has the same neck size as our other Ku Band LNBs of 40mm. The 11300 LNB is more commonly used in Freeview installations, but our satellite receivers will also work fine with a 10750 LNB.

What satellite does Sky HD use?

To ensure its seamless experience is constant and unrivalled, Sky Tv uses Astra Satellite.

What size is Sky Q LNB?

This is the brand new WB1Q Wideband / Wholeband LNB for use with the new type satellite receivers. It is designed to fit standard dishes with a 40mm collar or the latest mini dishes with adaptor supplied. It has ultra low noise of 0.1dB.

Will Sky HD box work with wideband LNB?

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 you run 2 TVs off 1 Sky Q box?

A tvLink lets you connect a second TV to your Sky+ box so you can watch Sky in more than one room. However, unlike Sky Multiscreen, you'll have to watch the same thing on both TVs as they're sharing a Sky box. If you have a terrestrial aerial, connect it to your Sky+ box or iO-Link.

Do I need a new satellite dish for HD?

If you do not currently have HD service then you likely need a new HD dish. If you accept the free HD DVR but add professional installation and a HD upgrade with it, the tech will put up the proper dish for you.

Can I go back to Sky HD box?

If you re-install a Sky +HD box it will not work. Therefore you have two choices if you want to continue to watch Free to Air TV from Sky without a subscription. Re-install Sky +HD box (buy here) and install a new pickup (LNB – buy here) at the dish. Purchase a New Freesat 4K box (buy here).

Does Sky Q need 2 satellite feeds?

Re: Do I need the 2 satellite cable connected if I have sky Q box. @AshrimptonYes if you have your own dish but only one of them if you have a communal dish. However neither will work if the dish etc has not been converted to work with Q.

How many TVs can you connect to Sky Q?

Sky Go and Sky Go Extra customers can stream on two devices at a time. Sky Q Multiscreen and Sky Glass/Sky Stream Whole Home customers can stream on four devices at a time.

Do I need a Sky Q box for each TV?

With the 1TB Sky Q box, you can connect up to four Mini boxes and watch Sky on two TVs at the same time (using the main Sky Q box and one Mini box). Additionally, you'll be able to stream Sky TV, including anything you've recorded, on one device at home.