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Discussion topic: New second sky mini box

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This message was authored by: MIchaelWaite

New second sky mini box

I've just been sent a second Sky mini box which I'm setting up. Everything is connected even connected to the sky QB but still won't work comes back with. Please check your subscription titled you to view the channel on this box otherwise if you're using the box of first time please wait a few minutes I've left the 1015 minutes and it's still a blank screen. We are subscribed to have up to 4 boxes. Any ideas 

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@MIchaelWaite wrote:

I've just been sent a second Sky mini box which I'm setting up. Everything is connected even connected to the sky QB but still won't work comes back with. Please check your subscription titled you to view the channel on this box otherwise if you're using the box of first time please wait a few minutes I've left the 1015 minutes and it's still a blank screen. We are subscribed to have up to 4 boxes. Any ideas 


Hi @MIchaelWaite 

First try rebooting the main Q box and then when this is completely back up and running reboot the mini.
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 mini as above.
If the mini still does not connect try a Network Reset on the mini.
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.

You could also try setting up the second mini by swapping it with the first to see if it will set up at this location.
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.

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