topic Re: Mini box in Sky Q

Mini box

Mjm100 — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:01:00 GMT

Hi is there a way to get a cheap mini box to add to another room in the house?? Already have 2 and want to add another

Re: Mini box

Daniel0210 — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:07:41 GMT

Sky will loan you a maximum of 4 mini boxes. 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: Disney+. That limit does not change if the main Sky Q box is not being viewed. Remember that UHD content can’t be viewed on a mini box.

The original 1TB (non-UHD) Sky Q box only allows one mini to be in use. To check if you have the non UHD 1TB box check in:-
Home - Settings - System Info - Hardware Version
If it shows as 32Cxxx then you have a non UHD 1TB that only supports 1 active mini box.

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 monthly Multiscreen subscription.

Re: Mini box

PandJ2020 — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:22:03 GMT

@Mjm100 wrote:
Hi is there a way to get a cheap mini box

Subject to the technical constraints highlighted by @Daniel0210 adding another mini is 'cheap'. That is you don't need any additional monthly subscription, just a one-off admin charge for the mini loan. Whether around £49 is 'cheap' is debatable 😁