topic Re: SKy Multiscreen in Sky Q

SKy Multiscreen

AJ291 — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 19:47:52 GMT

I am considering getting multiscreen and want to know what I need before getting it. I have spare TVs ready to go and power points but do I need aerial connection points in the designated rooms as well? Many thanks in advance,

Re: SKy Multiscreen

oldfella — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 19:52:09 GMT

@AJ291 wrote:

I am considering getting multiscreen and want to know what I need before getting it. I have spare TVs ready to go and power points but do I need aerial connection points in the designated rooms as well? Many thanks in advance,

Hi @AJ291

You only need Aerial points if you want to receive Terrestrial TV such as Freeview etc

All Sky Q mini needs is a power socket and to connect to main Q box by WiFi.

You can have up to four minis installed on loan each subject to a one off upfront charge and all under by one single Q monthly Multiscreen subscription
However only two minis can be used simultaneously on all 2 TB boxes and the 1 TB UHD Main boxes to watch Sky Q content.
The original 1 TB non UHD box only permits the use of one mini at a time.
If Sky Apps are already being used on some of the minis these will not normally be counted as in Q use and therefore can be used in addition to the above limits.
See the following link for the Versions of main Q box referred to above.
https://www.sky.com/help/articles/sky-software-updates.
Subject to the above limits Sky Q minis can be used completely independently of the main Q box and the same or different program or recording can be viewed on each Q box. Even if viewing the same content it is completely independent and can be viewed at the same or different point.
Minis can do all the features same as the main Q box and can set or delete recordings on the main Q box hard drive. There is one single storage area on the main Q box with no profiles and no indication of which Q box has set a recording. (Unlike Sky+HD Multiroom which has independent storage and planners).
It should also be remembered that minis cannot view UHD recordings or content.

Re: SKy Multiscreen

buckley1979 — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 17:02:58 GMT

Just need a good wifi conection please read terms and conditions of sky multiroom 1st as if you cancel you may get a massive upfront bill

Re: SKy Multiscreen

MightyQuinn — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 17:20:21 GMT

@buckley1979 wrote:
Just need a good wifi conection please read terms and conditions of sky multiroom 1st as if you cancel you may get a massive upfront bill

Hi @buckley1979 It is always a good idea to take note of the thread date, to see if your reply is relevant.

Re: SKy Multiscreen

buckley1979 — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 17:28:33 GMT

Its also a good idea to read to read all the terms and cons of contract but do we

Ummm nooo

Re: SKy Multiscreen

PandJ2020 — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 18:10:41 GMT

@buckley1979 wrote:
... but do we

Ummm nooo

That does appear to be the case - but don't be surprised when the terms are enforced.