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This message was authored by Jamie185 This message was authored by: Jamie185

Failed. Location check failed

Hi there

For nearly 2 weeks now, we are unable to download on demand programs or films and we get the above error message. Have spoken to my isp and they've confirmed all is good their end and my IP address definitely shows as the UK. We're also unable to use our sky go app on ps4 which we presume is connected. Can someone help please? 


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@Jamie185 wrote:

Hi there

For nearly 2 weeks now, we are unable to download on demand programs or films and we get the above error message. Have spoken to my isp and they've confirmed all is good their end and my IP address definitely shows as the UK. We're also unable to use our sky go app on ps4 which we presume is connected. Can someone help please? 


Hi @Jamie185 

Have you tried completly resetting your Q box connection/

First reset your broadband router.
If on Sky broadband hold the Reset on the back of the router until the power light flashes green (about 10 seconds). Don't unplug or switch off your router while it resets. The power light will go green when it's done.
If on 3rd party broadband and your router does not have a reset button, reboot it by disconnecting the power lead for 30 secs and then reconnecting.
Wait until the router is completely back and running and then try a Network Reset found in Q box Home - Settings - Setup - Network.
Highlight Status and then select Reset on the right hand side. Follow instructions to connect by WiFi to your router. Even if reset is not listed there is still an option to connect by WiFi to Sky or 3rd party router
If you are on Sky Broadband you will be asked to press the WPS button on the Sky router. (Not on the Q box as the Network reset will start the main Q box WPS automatically). Make sure you press the WPS button on the Sky router and not the reset button.
if you are on 3rd party (non Sky ) broadband then you need to enter the SSID and password for the router 2.4 Ghz WiFi band.

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This message was authored by oldfella This message was authored by: oldfella Answer

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@Jamie185 wrote:

Hi there

For nearly 2 weeks now, we are unable to download on demand programs or films and we get the above error message. Have spoken to my isp and they've confirmed all is good their end and my IP address definitely shows as the UK. We're also unable to use our sky go app on ps4 which we presume is connected. Can someone help please? 


Hi @Jamie185 

Have you tried completly resetting your Q box connection/

First reset your broadband router.
If on Sky broadband hold the Reset on the back of the router until the power light flashes green (about 10 seconds). Don't unplug or switch off your router while it resets. The power light will go green when it's done.
If on 3rd party broadband and your router does not have a reset button, reboot it by disconnecting the power lead for 30 secs and then reconnecting.
Wait until the router is completely back and running and then try a Network Reset found in Q box Home - Settings - Setup - Network.
Highlight Status and then select Reset on the right hand side. Follow instructions to connect by WiFi to your router. Even if reset is not listed there is still an option to connect by WiFi to Sky or 3rd party router
If you are on Sky Broadband you will be asked to press the WPS button on the Sky router. (Not on the Q box as the Network reset will start the main Q box WPS automatically). Make sure you press the WPS button on the Sky router and not the reset button.
if you are on 3rd party (non Sky ) broadband then you need to enter the SSID and password for the router 2.4 Ghz WiFi band.

Jamie185
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This message was authored by Jamie185 This message was authored by: Jamie185

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Hi there

 

Yes I did this with community fibre yesterday but no joy. 

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Jamie185
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This message was authored by Jamie185 This message was authored by: Jamie185

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I've seen another chat which says sky have stopped recognising the IP address and they need to add it to their database. At the end of the day, I'm not getting a service I pay for so will be complaining to sky as it will be their problem when I have to cancel my package. Sigh.....

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Hi @Jamie185   So what does a IP Location Checker show https://www.iplocation.net

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@Jamie185 wrote:

I've seen another chat which says sky have stopped recognising the IP address and they need to add it to their database. At the end of the day, I'm not getting a service I pay for so will be complaining to sky as it will be their problem when I have to cancel my package. Sigh.....


It's not really Sky's problem though. I've had the same at work for broadband and mobile issues and it's caused by suppliers buying block IP addresses and telephone numbers which aren't whitelisted by anyone else.

 

Obviously if you're in contract for TV with Sky then this certainly isn't a valid reason for asking to leave penalty free.

Jamie185
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This message was authored by Jamie185 This message was authored by: Jamie185

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Hi @MightyQuinn
this is what I get 

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Jamie185
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This message was authored by Jamie185 This message was authored by: Jamie185

Re: Failed. Location check failed

Will see what sky say and then go back to ISP

Thanks

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