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Discussion topic: Is it possible to disable the TV Guide when switching on my Sky box?

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This message was authored by Walt+Jabsco This message was authored by: Walt+Jabsco

Is it possible to disable the TV Guide when switching on my Sky box?

When I switch on my Sky box, the TV Guide automatically appears

 

Is there an option for the TV Guide not to automatically be displayed every time I turn on my Sky box?

 

Thank you in advance 


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@Walt+Jabsco wrote:

When I switch on my Sky box, the TV Guide automatically appears

 

Is there an option for the TV Guide not to automatically be displayed every time I turn on my Sky box?

 

Thank you in advance 


Hi @Walt+Jabsco 

When you switch on the Q box you should get the Home page and this cannot be changed.

Do you have Sky Q?

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@Walt+Jabsco wrote:

When I switch on my Sky box, the TV Guide automatically appears

 

Is there an option for the TV Guide not to automatically be displayed every time I turn on my Sky box?

 

Thank you in advance 


Hi @Walt+Jabsco 

When you switch on the Q box you should get the Home page and this cannot be changed.

Do you have Sky Q?

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That's a No. 

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This message was authored by Walt+Jabsco This message was authored by: Walt+Jabsco

Re: Is it possible to disable the TV Guide when switching on my Sky box?

Yes I have Sky Q. I have to turn off the TV Guide whenever I switch it on, as I prefer to just select the channel I need manually.

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@Walt+Jabsco wrote:

Yes I have Sky Q. I have to turn off the TV Guide whenever I switch it on, as I prefer to just select the channel I need manually.


Hi @Walt+Jabsco 

Suggest you take another look when you switch the box on.

It is the Home page that you get and not the TV Guide.

Walt+Jabsco
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This message was authored by Walt+Jabsco This message was authored by: Walt+Jabsco

Re: Is it possible to disable the TV Guide when switching on my Sky box?

Yes - either way - it's the home page/TV guide that I don't want displayed as it means I have to turn it off every time 

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@Walt+Jabsco wrote:

it means I have to turn it off every time 


@Walt+Jabsco 

It's one press of the dismiss button. 


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@Walt+Jabsco wrote:

Yes - either way - it's the home page/TV guide that I don't want displayed as it means I have to turn it off every time 


Unfortunately @Walt+Jabsco SKY have a different view.

 

It is a deliberate decision that we must always have the Home page where they can push any content they wish

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@Walt+Jabsco wrote:

Yes - either way - it's the home page/TV guide that I don't want displayed as it means I have to turn it off every time 


As per the first reply, it can't be changed.

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@Walt+Jabsco wrote:

Yes - either way - it's the home page/TV guide that I don't want displayed as it means I have to turn it off every time 


Hi @Walt+Jabsco 

Best thing to do when you press Standby to turn the Q box on just follow that by pressing the Dismiss button  (left of Home button).

When the Q box comes on it will be on the last channel watched and not the Home Screen 

Walt+Jabsco
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This message was authored by Walt+Jabsco This message was authored by: Walt+Jabsco

Re: Is it possible to disable the TV Guide when switching on my Sky box?

Yes, obviously. Which is why I asked the question about how I can avoid doing that. 

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@Walt+Jabsco 

It's one button press so not time consuming. 


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@Walt+Jabsco wrote:

Yes, obviously. Which is why I asked the question about how I can avoid doing that. 


Hi @Walt+Jabsco   You can't. That is unless you apply a 3rd party solution like a harmony hub. When I switch on Sky Q using a Harmony Elite it always goes to the last channel viewed because I have programmed the Dismiss button into the start sequence.

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This message was authored by Walt+Jabsco This message was authored by: Walt+Jabsco

Re: Is it possible to disable the TV Guide when switching on my Sky box?

I asked the question - on a forum to help Sky users - as I don't want to have to press another button every time I turn on my Sky box

 

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@Walt+Jabsco 

Although the replies aren't what you wanted to hear I'm afraid the answers remain the same. 


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