What can I do with an 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 reuse an old Sky box?
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.
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 I still use old Sky box without subscription?
Your current viewing card will work fine and will allow you to view all the free to view and free to air channels. As you might already know you will be unable to record, pause and rewind any of these channels. If someone has helped you then please click on the LIKES button in their post.
Can you reuse an old Sky box?
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.
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 I use my spare Sky box in another room?
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 you ever own a 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 I use my old Sky box for 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.
Can I sell a Sky box?
All Sky Q boxes remain the property of Sky and shouldn't be resold under any circumstances.
How much is my Sky box?
What do you get with a Sky box?
Sky Signature and Sky Box Sets Along with Sky Box Sets, Sky Signature contains over 300 live TV channels, including Sky Atlantic, Sky Comedy and Sky Documentaries, and over 40 catch-up channels. Through your Sky Q box you'll also be able to access apps like BBC iPlayer, Netflix, YouTube, Spotify, All4 and the ITV Hub.
Do Sky box sets expire?
There isn't a notification for when your show or movie is about to expire, however there is an expiry date on each of your downloads. Launch the Sky Go app, head to ‘MY HUB'. Here you'll find all your downloads under ‘My Downloads'. Select a downloaded programme and you will find when it will expire.
Can you reuse an old Sky box?
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.
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.
How do I connect my old Sky box to my Smart TV?
HDMI cable (Preferred) If you have an HD-ready TV, plug the HDMI cable into the HDMI socket on the back of your box and the other end into an available HDMI port (take note of the port name) on the back of your TV.
Can you have 2 Sky boxes in one house?
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. You can record three shows at once.
How much will the new Sky box cost?
How many Sky boxes are you allowed?
You can connect up to 4 Sky Mini boxes to your main 1TB Sky Q box, and you're able to watch your Sky content on two TVs at the same time. Essentially, while you can extend your Sky viewing to four televisions, you'll only be able to use two of those televisions at one time for Sky content.
Can you turn a Sky box into Freesat?
Yes, to use Freesat you need a satellite dish, but it doesn't need to be new! Even if it's a Sky satellite dish or an older model, all you need to do is plug the satellite cables into the back of your Freesat 4K TV Box and you're good to go.
Can I get free channels on Sky?
Sky News and Sky Arts are also available as free-to-air channels but Sky Arts is only available in standard definition (SD). To watch it in high definition (HD), you'll need a Sky subscription.
What do you get with a Sky box?
Sky Signature and Sky Box Sets Along with Sky Box Sets, Sky Signature contains over 300 live TV channels, including Sky Atlantic, Sky Comedy and Sky Documentaries, and over 40 catch-up channels. Through your Sky Q box you'll also be able to access apps like BBC iPlayer, Netflix, YouTube, Spotify, All4 and the ITV Hub.
What do you do with your Sky box when you move house?
Moving with Sky is just as simple. Simply go onto the Sky website and get in touch with Sky dedicated Moving Team via messaging or phone. All you need is your Sky ID, your current address, your new address and your moving date. Note that Sky TV, Sky Broadband and Sky Talk customers will need 2 weeks' notice.
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.
Why doesn't my old Sky box work?
Reboot your Sky box Firstly, try resetting your sky box with a simple reboot. To do this switch off the Sky Box directly from the mains and do this for all connected devices (this may include your internet router). Ensure that the lights on your box has completely disappeared this is s signal the box has no power.
How much memory does a Sky box have?
The standard Sky Q box has 1 terabyte of storage and 8 tuners, supporting broadcasts up to 1080p (“Full HD”).