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Message posted on 03 May 2026 05:37 PM
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I have a Skyq box and now want to watch sky in a different room and not watch the same channel as the rest of the family. How do I do thiis?
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Message posted on 03 May 2026 05:39 PM
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You will need to contact Sky and order a Multiscreen subscription and a mini box or boxes depending on how many you need.
Sky will loan you a maximum of 4 mini boxes. You can watch Sky content on two minis and the main box at the same time. You may be able to use a third mini box if the first one in use is being used for a streaming app ie: Disney+. That limit does not change if the main Sky Q box is not being viewed. Remember that UHD content can’t be viewed on a mini box.
The original 1TB (non-UHD) Sky Q box only allows one mini to be in use. To check if you have the non UHD 1TB box check in:-
Home - Settings - System Info - Hardware Version
If it shows as 32Cxxx then you have a non UHD 1TB that only supports 1 active mini box.
All 2TBs and the UHD/HDR 1TB permit two mini boxes. Each mini box which is loaned to you may be subject to a one off upfront charge but you only need one monthly Multiscreen subscription.
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Message posted on 03 May 2026 05:39 PM
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You will need to contact Sky and order a Multiscreen subscription and a mini box or boxes depending on how many you need.
Sky will loan you a maximum of 4 mini boxes. You can watch Sky content on two minis and the main box at the same time. You may be able to use a third mini box if the first one in use is being used for a streaming app ie: Disney+. That limit does not change if the main Sky Q box is not being viewed. Remember that UHD content can’t be viewed on a mini box.
The original 1TB (non-UHD) Sky Q box only allows one mini to be in use. To check if you have the non UHD 1TB box check in:-
Home - Settings - System Info - Hardware Version
If it shows as 32Cxxx then you have a non UHD 1TB that only supports 1 active mini box.
All 2TBs and the UHD/HDR 1TB permit two mini boxes. Each mini box which is loaned to you may be subject to a one off upfront charge but you only need one monthly Multiscreen subscription.
NOTE: I only provide help on the forum boards so Direct Messaging is switched off
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Sky customer since 2001
with:
Sky Q | Sky Broadband | Sky Talk | Sky Mobile(s)
Message posted on 03 May 2026 05:47 PM
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Re: How to watch different sky channels
Thanks Daniel, Ill look int this and thanks for the quick reply trying to get in contact with Sky is like pulling teeth.
Message posted on 03 May 2026 06:16 PM
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Re: How to watch different sky channels
Hi @ALKHardy You may be able to do this on your Sky Q box under Offers.
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