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Reinstating Sky Q setup.

SteveMF64 — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 05:24:31 GMT

Hi All - we live in a low fibre speed area of Cheshire, and previously relied on Sat dish for a Sky Q setup.

We have now installed Starlink for internet, having recently completed a full remodel of our home.

We are just about to reinstate Sky - and would like a Sky Q type setup with dish.

Whats my best option for equipment and setup to get the most out of the Ske system (no Sky glass or stream options would work and wish to stay with the TVs we recently purchased) - many thanks all

Re: Reinstating Sky Q setup.

MightyQuinn — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 07:21:21 GMT

Hi @SteveMF64 Stream uses your recently purchased TV.

Re: Reinstating Sky Q setup.

PandJ2020 — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 07:24:20 GMT

@SteveMF64 wrote:
...and would like a Sky Q type setup with dish.

That would be Q then - that's the only 'dish setup'.

However, due to the latency in Skylink there are a number of known issues. https://helpforum.sky.com/t5/Sky-Q/Starlink-and-Sky-Q/m-p/4255820

Re: Reinstating Sky Q setup.

SteveMF64 — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 07:28:11 GMT

Thanks I am concerned with Steam as it seems I lose the multi room option unless I am reading this wrong - Starlink is robust although Sky can mistake it for a tablet /ipad user setup

Re: Reinstating Sky Q setup.

SteveMF64 — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 07:29:41 GMT

Many thanks - I was thinking the same - not sure if there is a bigger dish or just regular size is as good, and then try and use Starlink for home internet network and aky for home phone/tv

Re: Reinstating Sky Q setup.

Chodley — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 07:53:13 GMT

@SteveMF64 wrote:
Many thanks - I was thinking the same - not sure if there is a bigger dish or just regular size is as good, and then try and use Starlink for home internet network and aky for home phone/tv

There are always bigger dishes but you don't need them in the UK. Sky would also use your starlink connection for all its online components /services, and its dish for live TV broadcasts.

Re: Reinstating Sky Q setup.

Padam_Padam — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 08:02:04 GMT

@SteveMF64 wrote:
Thanks I am concerned with Steam as it seems I lose the multi room option unless I am reading this wrong - Starlink is robust although Sky can mistake it for a tablet /ipad user setup

Sky Stream does have a multiroom option - they call it Whole Home. You just need a Sky Stream puck attached to each TV you wish to view your Sky subscription on. Pucks are loaned to you in the same way as Sky Q boxes are. They operate independently of each other and need fast and stable broadband in each room in which they will be situated.

Sky Stream also does not record in the same sense as Sky Q - you can add shows to a playlist which should then stream them when you want, but it depends on individual streaming rights from individual broadcasters. If you like to record, skip through ads and watch what you want when you want with ease then Sky Q is probably best for you.

Your Starlink broadband should be more than enough for downloading on demand content to your Q box.

Re: Reinstating Sky Q setup.

TimmyBGood — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 08:38:52 GMT

@SteveMF64 wrote:

not sure if there is a bigger dish or just regular size is as good,

Sky dishes are Zone 1 (standard) or Zone 2 (typically used in Scotland and Northern Ireland)

https://digitec-aerials.co.uk/are-there-any-differences-between-zone-1-and-zone-2-satellite-dishes

Note that Q absolutely cannot run through the Starlink dish for live satellite television reception, but it can use the internet service delivered by Starlink for its online functions.

@SteveMF64 wrote:

and use Starlink for home internet network and aky for home phone/tv

You can't use Sky for phone calls unless Sky is the ISP. The Sky Talk voice service is delivered over Sky broadband only, and cannot be subscribed to or carried over Starlink.

Re: Reinstating Sky Q setup.

Chodley — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 19:51:57 GMT

Can you still get ye olde copper phone service from Sky though?

Re: Reinstating Sky Q setup.

SteveMF64 — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 20:01:21 GMT

lol I am obviously out of touch ....

Re: Reinstating Sky Q setup.

TimmyBGood — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 20:16:56 GMT

@Chodley wrote:

Can you still get ye olde copper phone service from Sky though?

I'm not aware that Sky has ever offered unbundled voice service.