Discussion topic: Cannot record, have apps, do anything but watch live tv
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Message posted on 25 Nov 2023 06:58 PM
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Cannot record, have apps, do anything but watch live tv
Apparently I now need to upgrade to do anything but watch live TV. Can't even pause. Its connected correctly to the Internet. And I've unplugged and waited before plugging back in. Tried to call to speak to a human but told I need to do this instead.
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Message posted on 25 Nov 2023 09:19 PM
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Re: Cannot record, have apps, do anything but watch live tv
@Annoyed4 wrote:
Apparently I now need to upgrade to do anything but watch live TV. Can't even pause. Its connected correctly to the Internet. And I've unplugged and waited before plugging back in. Tried to call to speak to a human but told I need to do this instead.
Hi @Annoyed4
First check that you are not trying to Download or view HD or UHD content without the Q HD or UHD Subscription pack.
The Sky Q Sports pack and BT Sport if you subscribe through Sky are in HD as Standard.
Sky Cinema if you subscribe is also in HD.
Sky Signature includes BoxSets and Entertainment channels only in SD as standard.
Only free to air channels such as BBC, ITV etc are in HD. The Q HD pack is required for all other Sky Signature HD content, including Catch Up in HD, On Demand in HD and BoxSets in HD
If you do not have the Optional HD pack you need to change the Download to SD in All Formats (as HD is the default setting).
So that you do not need to do this every time it’s best to change your Download preference to SD in Home - Settings - Setup - Preferences.
This needs to be done on the main Q box.
Then if you want to download any HD content from free to air channels (BBCHD ,ITVHD etc) you can select HD in the All formats tab of the content . This will change the format for that particular download only but still leave your format to SD in preferences.
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