Discussion topic: Issues with SkyQ boxes and mini boxes
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Message posted on 23 Jun 2024 08:55 PM
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Issues with SkyQ boxes and mini boxes
For months now I have been having issues with my SkyQ mini boxes either dropping their connection often, or saying that there is an issue with the connection (when there isn't).
Inhage very fast internet cabled into my house. Nothing we do fixes the issues, including switching off the boxes from the mains, rebooting the WiFi etc. ... nothing works.
I really need an engineer to come out and sort this, yet there seems to be no way to book this?!
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Message posted on 23 Jun 2024 09:09 PM
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Re: Issues with SkyQ boxes and mini boxes
@Yaelllll wrote:
For months now I have been having issues with my SkyQ mini boxes either dropping their connection often, or saying that there is an issue with the connection (when there isn't).
Inhage very fast internet cabled into my house. Nothing we do fixes the issues, including switching off the boxes from the mains, rebooting the WiFi etc. ... nothing works.
I really need an engineer to come out and sort this, yet there seems to be no way to book this?!
Hi @Yaelllll
To book an Engineer you need to contact Sky directly.
Regarding your issue
First try rebooting the main Q box and then when this is completely back up and running reboot the minis.
To reboot press Standby on your Sky Q remote (if the box responds to the remote), and then switch off and unplug at the mains.
Wait at least 30 secs and then Plug back in and switch your Sky Q box back on at the mains.
Wait for the on screen instructions to disappear and the front led to turn Amber. Then wait for 30 secs before you press Home on your Sky Q remote or if this is not working press the standby button on the front of the Q box (Amber led)
note: some features may take up to 5 minutes to return.
Reboot the minis as above.
If the mini still does not connect try a Network Reset on the minis. Start with the one nearest to the main Q box
Network Reset found in mini Home - Settings - Setup - Network.
Highlight Status and then select Reset on the right hand side. Follow instructions to WPS with main Q box.
You will be asked to press the WPS button on the main Q box (not the mini as the Network reset will start the mini WPS automatically).
If you are on Sky Broadband and the Router is nearer to the mini than the main box then you can try pressing WPS on the router instead of the main Q box. If you do this make sure you press the Sky router WPS button and not the router reset button. If you get the first mini connected then for other minis use WPS on the nearest Q device (main Q box or Sky Router if on Sky Broadband or previously connected mini).
Failing all of the above you may need a Sky Q WiFi Booster to position midway between your main Q box and the mini and you will need to contact Sky directly.
Message posted on 06 Oct 2024 08:23 AM
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Re: Issues with SkyQ boxes and mini boxes
Is this a known issue as I'm having the same problem since changing to a new main box! I don't feel it's the option to keep having to reboot everything as it's a massive inconvenience, given how our TVs are set up. Why does it keep happening?
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