Do i have to have a tv connected to the main sky box for it to work

[lizzielou70]

I want to reposition my main tv. i can leave the sky box plugged in but it won't be connected to the tv - will sky work if this is the case 

[PandJ2020]

Yes, the main box will operate without a TV connected.

I presume you have miniboxes?   (Remember they don't support UHD if you have a sub)

[lizzielou70]

That's  v helpful thanks. so do i just unplug the tv from the sky box and move the tv - sorry if i sound thick.! and would i need another sky q box on the tv that's no longer linked to the main sky box so i can change chanel's ?

[lizzielou70]

mini boxes i mean not sky q!

[TimmyBGood]

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@lizzielou70 wrote:

 would i need another sky q box on the tv that's no longer linked to the main sky box so i can change chanel's ?

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Yes, unless there's a long HDMI cable between the existing box and the television set, you'd need both a Q Mini box and the Multiscreen subscription: this is a fairly substantial extra monthly cost.

[PandJ2020]

The main box can only display a picture via HDMI cable.  There's no easy 'wireless' option.

Otherwise you'll need a mini box and multi screen subscription.  This is primarily intended to run multiple screens rather than an 'extender'.

Alternatively, you can pay to have the satellite cables moved.

[lizzielou70]

so if i paid for the subscription. of another multi screen i wouldn't need the hdmi to the the telly and the sky box ? 

[lizzielou70]

sorry if i sound thick !

[lizzielou70]

do you know how many tvs you can have off one multi room subscription ? 

[lizzielou70]

says online 4. We have a couple on multi room so surely i could just buy another multi room box ? before i move the tv and wall mount it can you confirm ? many thanks liz 

[PandJ2020]

Do you currently have a multiscreen subscription?  (And mini box?)

[lizzielou70]

yes. I have just unplugged the hdmi from the tv and left the sky box power on and it drops the sky signal in the other room so I think Im going to have to get their engineer to move the sky box onto a different wall with a tv on it for the £65 charge. As it doesnt seem to work if there is no tv connected to the box ... Then hope the new position of the satalite dish works ! Would you agree. I do have a different tv on an outside wall. Moving the cables to the existing tv isnt an option