topic Re: Multiroom - cost for extra rooms in Sky Q

Multiroom - cost for extra rooms

Clara56 — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:22:51 GMT

I pay for multiroom subscription so my child can watch their programmes from a different room to our main tv. If I decide to pay to have another SkyQ mini box fitted in a third room, will my multiroom subscription double in cost or do I just pay for the SkyQ mini box to be fitted in an extra room?

Re: Multiroom - cost for extra rooms

Daniel0210 — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:25:55 GMT

@Clara56
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: Multiroom - cost for extra rooms

TimmyBGood — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:26:52 GMT

@Clara56

The Multiscreen subscription you are already paying will cover up to four Mini boxes, of which any two can be in use simultaneously (assuming you have a main Q box which can support that)

Re: Multiroom - cost for extra rooms

Clara56 — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:34:54 GMT

Thank you that has been really helpful.

My hardware version says 32Bxxx so I am guessing this means we will be able to purchase another SKYQ mini as this will bring our total mini boxes to two.

Thanks again

Re: Multiroom - cost for extra rooms

Daniel0210 — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:36:48 GMT

@Clara56 wrote:

Thank you that has been really helpful.

My hardware version says 32Bxxx so I am guessing this means we will be able to purchase another SKYQ mini as this will bring our total mini boxes to two.

@Clara56

You will be able to loan another mini box.

Re: Multiroom - cost for extra rooms

Clara56 — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:37:46 GMT

I do have a Q Box yes, we replaced a really old box a couple of years ago. In fact the techician who came to set it all up for me said my old box belonged in a museum! LOL!

Re: Multiroom - cost for extra rooms

Clara56 — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:40:02 GMT

Apologies, I clicked the answer button in error. You have very kindly answered my query

Re: Multiroom - cost for extra rooms

Daniel0210 — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:45:47 GMT

@Clara56

Glad to be of help.