topic How to watch different sky channels in Sky Q

How to watch different sky channels

ALKHardy — Sun, 03 May 2026 16:37:25 GMT

I have a Skyq box and now want to watch sky in a different room and not watch the same channel as the rest of the family. How do I do thiis?

Re: How to watch different sky channels

Daniel0210 — Sun, 03 May 2026 16:39:56 GMT

@ALKHardy

You will need to contact Sky and order a Multiscreen subscription and a mini box or boxes depending on how many you need.

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: How to watch different sky channels

ALKHardy — Sun, 03 May 2026 16:47:30 GMT

Thanks Daniel, Ill look int this and thanks for the quick reply trying to get in contact with Sky is like pulling teeth.

Re: How to watch different sky channels

MightyQuinn — Sun, 03 May 2026 17:16:54 GMT

Hi @ALKHardy You may be able to do this on your Sky Q box under Offers.