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Can’t view tv or apps

My main sky a box downstairs is working fine. The one in my bedroom lets me view the Home Screen, tv guide, recordings etc but when I select any channel it is a black screen. No picture or sound. 
I have tried to watch back one of my recordings and it won't allow it, and I have also tried to watch something via itvx and Netflix and it won't allow me. My broadband is fine as I have checked this and also checked my connectivity via the settings option on my sky remote 


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Re: Can’t view tv or apps

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@Lizzysut wrote:

My main sky a box downstairs is working fine. The one in my bedroom lets me view the Home Screen, tv guide, recordings etc but when I select any channel it is a black screen. No picture or sound. 
I have tried to watch back one of my recordings and it won't allow it, and I have also tried to watch something via itvx and Netflix and it won't allow me. My broadband is fine as I have checked this and also checked my connectivity via the settings option on my sky remote 


Hi @Lizzysut 

First try rebooting the main Q box and then when this is completely back up and running reboot the mini.
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.

Reboot the mini as above.
If the mini still does not connect reliably try a Network Reset on the mini.
Network Reset found in mini Home - Settings - Setup - Network.
Highlight Status and then select Reset on the right hand side. Follow instructions to WPS with main Q box.
You will be asked to press the WPS button on the main Q box (not the mini as the Network reset will start the mini WPS automatically).

If you are on Sky Broadband and the Router is nearer to the mini than the main box then you can try pressing WPS on the router instead of the main Q box. If you do this make sure you press the Sky router WPS button and not the router reset button.

Failing all of the above you may need a Sky Q WiFi Booster to position midway between your main Q box and the mini and you will need to contact Sky directly.

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Re: Can’t view tv or apps

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@Lizzysut wrote:

My main sky a box downstairs is working fine. The one in my bedroom lets me view the Home Screen, tv guide, recordings etc but when I select any channel it is a black screen. No picture or sound. 
I have tried to watch back one of my recordings and it won't allow it, and I have also tried to watch something via itvx and Netflix and it won't allow me. My broadband is fine as I have checked this and also checked my connectivity via the settings option on my sky remote 


Hi @Lizzysut 

First try rebooting the main Q box and then when this is completely back up and running reboot the mini.
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.

Reboot the mini as above.
If the mini still does not connect reliably try a Network Reset on the mini.
Network Reset found in mini Home - Settings - Setup - Network.
Highlight Status and then select Reset on the right hand side. Follow instructions to WPS with main Q box.
You will be asked to press the WPS button on the main Q box (not the mini as the Network reset will start the mini WPS automatically).

If you are on Sky Broadband and the Router is nearer to the mini than the main box then you can try pressing WPS on the router instead of the main Q box. If you do this make sure you press the Sky router WPS button and not the router reset button.

Failing all of the above you may need a Sky Q WiFi Booster to position midway between your main Q box and the mini and you will need to contact Sky directly.

Lizzysut
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Re: Can’t view tv or apps

@oldfella Thanks soooo much for your help!! All sorted and the mini box is now working.

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