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Discussion topic: How many sky mini boxes can you have

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This message was authored by Victor+Morris This message was authored by: Victor+Morris

How many sky mini boxes can you have

I would like a 3rd sky mini box to link with my sky q, can you have three connected and if so what is the cost and process for getting the third box, 

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@Victor+Morris wrote:

I would like a 3rd sky mini box to link with my sky q, can you have three connected and if so what is the cost and process for getting the third box, 


hi @Victor+Morris 

 

You can have up to 4 mini boxes on the account but can only use 2 simulataneously for Satellite TV or Recordings - although we believe you can use a 3rd at the same time  if using it for apps like Netflix or Disney + (& before using the others)

 

I think the one off admin fee is usually £50 (Although I may be out of date)    no additional monthly cost.

 

You may be able to order online or via the SKY Q box - although I have seen some reports that these may not be there  at the moment - in which case you would need to call SKY 

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@Victor+Morris wrote:

I would like a 3rd sky mini box to link with my sky q, can you have three connected and if so what is the cost and process for getting the third box, 


Hi @Victor+Morris 

You can have up to four minis installed on loan each subject to a one off upfront charge and all under by one single Q monthly Multiscreen subscription
However only two minis can be used simultaneously on all 2 TB boxes and the 1 TB UHD Main boxes to watch Sky Q content.
The original 1 TB non UHD box only permits the use of one mini at a time.
If Sky Apps are already being used on some of the minis these will not normally be counted as in Q use and therefore can be used in addition to the above limits.
See the following link for the Versions of main Q box referred to above.

https://www.sky.com/help/articles/sky-software-updates 

Subject to the above limits Sky Q minis can be used completely independently of the main Q box and the same or different program or recording can be viewed on each Q box. Even if viewing the same content it is completely independent and can be viewed at the same or different point.
Minis can do all the features same as the main Q box and can set or delete recordings on the main Q box hard drive. There is one single storage area on the main Q box with no profiles and no indication of which Q box has set a recording. (Unlike Sky+HD Multiroom which has independent storage and planners).
It should also be remembered that minis cannot view UHD recordings or content.

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