topic Sky Q Mini won’t turn on in Sky Q

Sky Q Mini won’t turn on

Rob8 — Sun, 17 Nov 2024 20:59:39 GMT

Our Sky q mini is currently needing a reset every evening despite working fine during the day. Doesn't seem to be losing connection as it is working fine the rest of the time. I have already turned off eco mode so that isn't where carding it. Can't understand what the problem is.

Re: Sky Q Mini won’t turn on

oldfella — Sun, 17 Nov 2024 21:14:39 GMT

@Rob8 wrote:

Our Sky q mini is currently needing a reset every evening despite working fine during the day. Doesn't seem to be losing connection as it is working fine the rest of the time. I have already turned off eco mode so that isn't where carding it. Can't understand what the problem is.

Hi @Rob8

Bear in mind that the Standby mode should be the same on all your Q boxes.

Try completly resetting the mini.

First try rebooting the main Q box and then when this is completely back up and running reboot the mini.
To reboot press Standby on your Sky Q remote (if the box responds to the remote), and then switch off and unplug at the mains.
Wait at least 30 secs and then Plug back in and switch your Sky Q box back on at the mains.
Wait for the on screen instructions to disappear and the front led to turn Amber. Then wait for 30 secs before you press Home on your Sky Q remote or if this is not working press the standby button on the front of the Q box (Amber led)

note: some features may take up to 5 minutes to return.

Reboot the mini as above.
If the mini still does not connect reliably try a Network Reset on the mini.
Network Reset found in mini Home - Settings - Setup - Network.
Highlight Status and then select Reset on the right hand side. Follow instructions to WPS with main Q box.
You will be asked to press the WPS button on the main Q box (not the mini as the Network reset will start the mini WPS automatically).

If you are on Sky Broadband and the Router is nearer to the mini than the main box then you can try pressing WPS on the router instead of the main Q box. If you do this make sure you press the Sky router WPS button and not the router reset button.

Failing all of the above you may need a Sky Q WiFi Booster to position midway between your main Q box and the mini and you will need to contact Sky directly.

Re: Sky Q Mini won’t turn on

Rob8 — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 20:36:48 GMT

We already have a booster mid way betweeen the main box and the mini.

Re: Sky Q Mini won’t turn on

oldfella — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 21:06:40 GMT

@Rob8 wrote:

We already have a booster mid way betweeen the main box and the mini.

Hi @Rob8

If you main Q box is successfully connected to your router then you can use the Q booster located between your main Q box and the mini.

Assuming the main Q box is connected correctly you need to set up the Q booster as follows.

Position the booster approx midway between the main Q box and the mini.

Hold the WPS button on your booster for 3 seconds until it flashes amber. Then hold the WPS button on the front of your main Q box for 3 seconds until it flashes amber - You'll need to do it within 2 minutes.
After a few minutes, the connected light on the booster should turn green. You're all set up.

Tip: Need to move your booster after you've connected, don't worry it will automatically reconnect when its moved as long as its within range of your main Q box.

Then carry out a Network Reset on the mini.

Network Reset found in mini Home - Settings - Setup - Network.
Highlight Status and then select Reset on the right hand side. Follow instructions to WPS with Q device,
You will be asked to press the WPS button on the Q booster box (not the mini as the Network reset will start the mini WPS automatically).