Are Sky boxes free?

Your first Sky Multiscreen box is free.

Can I buy a Sky box and install it myself?

The answer is that no, you can’t buy a secondhand Sky Q mini box off eBay or Gumtree and use it with your Sky subscription. So, you can’t just buy a Sky Q mini box and use it in your spare room.

Can you still get the old Sky box?

We can reuse most parts of your old products and any we can’t reuse, we’ll recycle. If your Sky TV or broadband equipment has been loaned to you s part of your subscription, when you leave, you’ll need to return it to us. Sky TV or Sky Broadband equipment – Sky boxes and remotes, Sky hubs and boosters.

Do Sky still do HD boxes?

TIL that Sky are no longer supplying Sky plus boxes, which means thay will only supply the new ‘Sky Q’ boxes.

Can I still use my Sky box if I cancel Sky?

If you cancel your Sky subscription then you can keep the box as you own a Sky+ box and it will continue to receive the free channels but you will be unable to record them or watch any recordings back you might have made.

Can I get Sky multiroom for free?

Unfortunately, there’s no way that you can get Sky Q multiroom without paying the additional monthly fee. Although there are alternatives for you to consider, the way that multiroom is set up makes it impossible to hack or trick your way into a free service.

How much is it for an extra Sky Q mini box?

The basic cost for Sky Q Multiscreen is an additional £12 per month. This includes one free Mini box (but remember it is a loan and you may be asked to return the box at the end of your contract). Additional Sky Q Mini boxes come with a one-off fee of £99, but the monthly cost remains the same.

Do I own my Sky boxes?

“Sky Q boxes and any other equipment we designate as Sky-owned will remain the property of Sky or another company in the Sky group of companies at all times (unless agreed otherwise) and are loaned to you at no cost.”

Is it worth keeping old Sky box?

Your old Sky box will still work as a Freesat from Sky box to receive free channels on it, but you won’t be able to pause, record or watch any old recordings on the box anymore. Alternately you can give it to friends or family who want a Freesat box, or sell it on eBay (don’t expect to get much for it).

Do Sky replace faulty boxes?

If you have a Sky Protect plan, Sky will send an engineer to replace or fix any faulty equipment within 2 days. This covers all types of Sky Q box, including the Sky Q Mini. If you don’t have Sky Protect you will have to call Sky directly to order a new box and to schedule an appointment with an engineer to install it.

Do I have to return Sky box?

Cancelling part or all your subscription? You need to return your equipment within 60 days of your service(s) ending, or within 30 days if we’ve cancelled your services because you’ve fallen into debt – although sometimes we might ask you to return it sooner.

What channels do you still get when you cancel Sky?

The channels you still get You don’t get the Sky Movies channels but to be honest I’ve never subscribed to those. Music-wise you still get channels like Box Hits, Box, Kiss, Magic, Kerrang, all the Trace channels, Now 90s, Starz TV, Now 80s, Clubland and so on – just no MTV Channels.

Where can I buy a new Sky Box?

However, you can also buy a replacement Sky+, Sky+ HD & Sky+HD 1 or 2TB for yourself from eBay, Amazon or specialised retailers that offer refurbished Sky boxes.

How big is the remote for the Sky Box?

Only 1 left. Sky HD Box DRX890w With Power Cable, HDMI, And 2 Remotes. Only 1 left. Sky+ HD Box With Remote, Power Cable & Manual. Sky+ Box Amstrad DRX280 80GB with remote control.

Do you have to have a Sky Box to use Sky multiscreen?

Sky Q Multiscreen enables customers to watch Sky TV packages in different rooms around the house simultaneously. In order to enjoy this kind of freedom, you’ll need a Sky Q box, a Sky Q Mini box for each additional TV and a Sky Multiscreen subscription.

Is the Sky Q 1TB box part of the package?

The good news is that as a new customer, once you purchase a Sky TV package, the Sky Q 1TB box (for £20) comes as part of the bundle. So you don’t need to worry about having to purchase the device separately. And if you’re wondering what is a Sky Q 1TB box, what is Sky Q and do you need it, just keep reading as we explain this all below.