Broken HDMI cable on Sky box

Jkhan0819 — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:57:33 GMT

I have bought a new TV which is mounted on the wall. All cables run in a duct chased in the wall behind. In replacing the TV, the end of the HDMI cable has broken down. I therefore need a new cable of 2m or more. However I am wondering that if in future I need a Q box will it have the same connection. We did try a Q box before but it had problems. However we now have Sky fibre so maybe a Q box might work better? Finally, is there a way to receive Sky without a box? Maybe through NOW TV? Please advise.

Re: Broken HDMI cable on Sky box

Mark39 — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 13:14:59 GMT

@Jkhan0819 please see answer in bold below:

@Jkhan0819 wrote:

I have bought a new TV which is mounted on the wall. All cables run in a duct chased in the wall behind. In replacing the TV, the end of the HDMI cable has broken down. I therefore need a new cable of 2m or more. However I am wondering that if in future I need a Q box will it have the same connection

Yes. It uses an HDMI cable to connect to your TV

We did try a Q box before but it had problems. However we now have Sky fibre so maybe a Q box might work better?

It depends what the problems were. A fibre broadband connection will improve streaming (Sky Q includes apps which stream) and On Demand.

Finally, is there a way to receive Sky without a box?

Yes. Sky Stream makes use of a 'Puck'. a small set top box (which also connects to your TV via an HDMI cable) to stream content and live programming.

Maybe through NOW TV? Please advise.

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