topic Re: Can’t rewind or pause live tv in Sky Q

Can’t rewind or pause live tv

Divatt — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:45:29 GMT

Can't pause or rewind live tv

Re: Can’t rewind or pause live tv

oldfella — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:46:43 GMT

@Divatt wrote:

Can't pause or rewind live tv

Have you tried rebooting your Q box?
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.

Re: Can’t rewind or pause live tv

Divatt — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:47:48 GMT

Hi yes I've done that 3 times now , still can't pause live tv

Re: Can’t rewind or pause live tv

oldfella — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:50:11 GMT

@Divatt wrote:

Hi yes I've done that 3 times now , still can't pause live tv

Hi @Divatt

Just for info I removed your previous thread as no need to create multiple threads on the same issue.

Try a Reset Settings in the Q box hidden menu.
To enter hidden menu press Home and navigate down to Settings but do not select Settings.
With Settings highlighted press 0 0 1 Select.
Only Carry out the first Reset (Reset Settings) as the other two will wipe all recordings.
After the Reset you will have to re pair your Bluetooth remote If you use one.
If you cannot switch the Q box on with the remote after the Reset press the Standby button (Amber led) on the front of the box.
To re pair the remote press 1 & 3 together on the remote and follow onscreen instructions to re pair.

Make sure that you are pointing the remote at the Q box when you press 1 & 3 together.

Resetting the settings will also reset:

Audio visual settings, such as picture resolution and HDMI control
Settings changed within the hidden engineer menu, include LNB type. If on a communal dish you need to reset the LNB to SCR in the hidden menu. After changing the LNB type you need to reboot the Q box.

Re: Can’t rewind or pause live tv

Daniel0210 — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:56:21 GMT

@Divatt

You've posted the same issue on the Sky Q and Sky+ boards so please confirm which you have.