topic Re: Sky Q Multiroom in Sky Q

Sky Q Multiroom

Thevoid — Sat, 15 Feb 2025 14:50:04 GMT

Hi, when ordering Sky Q and Multiroom, do you only get the option for one Multiroom box? How would you add more and how much are they each please?

Thanks

Re: Sky Q Multiroom

Daniel0210 — Sat, 15 Feb 2025 14:52:34 GMT

@Thevoid

Multiroom is a Sky+ term. For Sky Q it's called Sky Multiscreen.

You can have a maximum of 4 mini boxes loaned to you by Sky. You can watch Sky content on two minis and the main box at the same time. You may be able to use a third mini box if the first one in use is being used for a streaming app ie: Netflix or DIsney+.

Be aware the older original 1TB (non-UHD) Sky Q box only allows one mini to be in use.

All 2TBs and the UHD/HDR 1TB permit two mini boxes. Each mini box which is loaned to you may be subject to a one off upfront charge but you only need one Sky Q monthly Multiscreen subscription.

Re: Sky Q Multiroom

Thevoid — Sat, 15 Feb 2025 15:21:26 GMT

Thanks. If the main box allows 2 mini boxes, how can you have up to 4?

Re: Sky Q Multiroom

Daniel0210 — Sat, 15 Feb 2025 15:24:59 GMT

@Thevoid

@Daniel0210 wrote:

You can have a maximum of 4 mini boxes in total loaned to you by Sky. You can watch Sky content on any two minis and the main box at the same time. You may be able to use a third mini box if the first one in use is being used for a streaming app ie: Netflix or DIsney+.

Re: Sky Q Multiroom

Thevoid — Sat, 15 Feb 2025 15:26:31 GMT

So can I go for the 1TB box and still have 3 minis, but only watch TV on the main box and one mini box at the same time?

Re: Sky Q Multiroom

Daniel0210 — Sat, 15 Feb 2025 15:29:10 GMT

@Thevoid

Yes

1TB boxes are the standard issue Sky Q boxes now. I believe 2TB boxes are in short supply so are probably used to replace faulty 2TB boxes.

Re: Sky Q Multiroom

PandJ2020 — Sat, 15 Feb 2025 15:34:18 GMT

Depends on the hardware version of the 1Tb box.

Newer ones support 2 concurrent minis.

Re: Sky Q Multiroom

Thevoid — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 06:57:49 GMT

Thanks. How do you order more mini boxes and are they free with your subscription to multi screen?

Re: Sky Q Multiroom

Chodley — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 08:24:04 GMT

£50 each admin fee for delivery I believe. Not sure how you order them. Had mine since the dawn of history 🤣

Re: Sky Q Multiroom

Chodley — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 08:29:09 GMT

@Thevoid wrote:
So can I go for the 1TB box and still have 3 minis, but only watch TV on the main box and one mini box at the same time?

Main and two mini boxes (and 2 tablets on top of that) unless you have the really old 1TB main box referenced above.

Re: Sky Q Multiroom

MightyQuinn — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 09:09:01 GMT

Hi @Thevoid I have add Mini boxes on My Sky https://www.sky.com/mysky/tv There is no extra subscription, just the one off admin fee of £50.

Re: Sky Q Multiroom

Thevoid — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 11:45:14 GMT

Is that £50 per box?

It's a bit cheeky asking for another £50 to use a servicing you're already subscribing to (multiscreen)

Re: Sky Q Multiroom

oldfella — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 11:48:15 GMT

@Thevoid wrote:

Is that £50 per box?

It's a bit cheeky asking for another £50 to use a servicing you're already subscribing to (multiscreen)

Hi @Thevoid

Basically it's an activation charge. Used to be an additional charge for viewing on another TV.

Re: Sky Q Multiroom

Chodley — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 11:50:07 GMT

@Thevoid wrote:
Is that £50 per box?

It's a bit cheeky asking for another £50 to use a servicing you're already subscribing to (multiscreen)

Well DPD don't deliver it out of the goodness of their hearts 😁

Re: Sky Q Multiroom

Thevoid — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 14:15:47 GMT

Is it £50 per additional box?

Re: Sky Q Multiroom

stereohaven — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 14:22:28 GMT

@Thevoid wrote:
Is it £50 per additional box?

Yep.

Re: Sky Q Multiroom

nigea99 — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 14:22:36 GMT

@Thevoid wrote:

Is it £50 per additional box?

Unfortunately it is, yes (only the fee for the 1st tends to get waived)

Re: Sky Q Multiroom

stereohaven — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 14:26:18 GMT

Don't expect a Sky Stream puck as used in the picture though! 🤣

Re: Sky Q Multiroom

Thevoid — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:06:49 GMT

That's shocking! You only have the boxes on loan. Can I buy my own from eBay?

Re: Sky Q Multiroom

stereohaven — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:08:17 GMT

@Thevoid wrote:
That's shocking! You only have the boxes on loan. Can I buy my own from eBay?

You can, but as I understand it they won't work as they are not linked to your account.