Sky Q compatible hdmi splitter

[Paul02s]

Hi, just recently got sky q and my hdmi splitter isn't working with it( it worked with the old hd sky box). Anyone recommend a splitter that will split the signal to two TVs at the same time.there's loads on amazon which say they work with sky q, but not sure if they do.

[fizzdisco]

@Paul02s  You'll need one that can split 4K at 60Hz for maximum compatibilty. Read the user reviews on Amazon and find one that fits your budget where someone confirms that it works with Sky Q. 

[Paul02s]

Ok, will do - thanks for the info👍

[best+of+the+best]

Hi @Paul02s This Splitter works I already posted it here

https://helpforum.sky.com/t5/Sky-Q/HDMI-splitter-with-Sky-Q-UHD-amp-HDR-10bit/td-p/3596307

[best+of+the+best]

Hi @Paul02s This one works with Sky Q B08X4GJMT6

LG TV 4K Sky Q V2 box set to 2160P 10bit mirrored display to a Samsung 19 inch Gaming  Monitor  1080P

The Witches UHD/HDR Sky Cinema and then The Falcon and The Winter Soldier via the Disney+ app on Sky Q box 4K UHD/HDR.

[Paul02s]

Ok,great! Will look it up

[Ztay888]

Hi, sorry to jump on your comment but I'm considering upgrading to sky q but hesitate as currently we use a magic eye on an rf outlet but q doesn't allow this. If I used the device to  you recommended to split the hmdi how would you change the channel over on the second tv? Tv in living room, second tv in bedroom directly above. I just want to be able to watch what is downstairs upstairs so there is no need for a multiroom subscription thanks. 

[TimmyBGood]

@Ztay888 

All current Q remote controls use Bluetooth, which may well work from that kind of range.  However only one can be paired with a Q box, so you'd need to bring it with you.

[fizzdisco]

@Ztay888 

If Bluetooth doesn't work through the ceiling or you can't be bothered to take the remote with you, download a Sky Remote control app to your phone. I have a free one that links to the Q box over WiFi and allows me to turn on/off, change channel, etc. 

[Ztay888]

That's great. Thank you both for your help. So just to confirm I just need a hmdi splitter and a good lenght/good quality hmdi lead and I should be able to replicate what we have currently? Meaning we can watch upstairs what is downstairs. Thank you. 😊

[bob1234]

@Ztay888Yes BUT if you want UHD you are limited to about 5M lower resolutions about 20M, longer than that and you need an optical HDMI lead (if you need one of these make sure it is the right way round as they are EDIT thanks to @TimmyBGood  unidirectional.)

[TimmyBGood]

@bob1234 

Unidirectional : )

[bob1234]

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@TimmyBGood wrote:

@bob1234 

Unidirectional : )

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Thank you I blame auto correct 😳 I have changed it.

[sickpuppy]

Thanks to the sage advice on here, I've got 2 tvs running the same picture from my SKY Q box. I've got a splitter from Amazon as suggested upthread and the tv in the kitchen works perfectly, so... Nice work, guys!

One small niggle which may or may not be fixable though...

Previously, pressing power on the SKY Q controller would turn the SKY box on, and in turn the tv would automatically wake up.
Now however, pressing power on the controller turns on the SKY box, but the tv stays off. You have to turn the tv on with its own controller.

Presumably the splitter is intercepting/confusing the tv's hdmi auto detect? Does anyone know if there is a way around this?

[TimmyBGood]

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@sickpuppy wrote:

Presumably the splitter is intercepting/confusing the tv's hdmi auto detect? Does anyone know if there is a way around this?

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I think you'd need a splitter which is explicitly compatible with HDMI-CEC: some spec sheets for the more expensive ones mention this.