Poor satellite signal in rain can i stream sky

[TipTop16]

Hi we live near a wood and hill and despite a strong signal get poor reception when rain is in the area

[martswain]

Yes, via Sky Go on a computer or smartphone.

[TipTop16]

sorry i mean on the tv

[Exiled-in-HH]

Sky GO is available on Apple TV 4K boxes which can be attached to your TV.

[nigea99]

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@TipTop16 wrote:

Hi we live near a wood and hill and despite a strong signal get poor reception when rain is in the area

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hi @TipTop16 

You really shouldn't loose signal unless there are thunderclouds or similar

Maybe worth asking SKy to check the dish alignment - unless the trees are specifically in the way of the dish & the Satellites (approx 22000 miles above th earth) in which case  it will depend on what alternatives are availble. 

[Anonymous]

Sky stream isn't affected by the rain at all. Satellite tv can be affected by the rain, if it is extremely heavy. Normal rainfall shouldn't affect your picture via satellite - I would suggest your dish is misaligned 

[stereohaven]

Whilst you get your dish alignment sorted @TipTop16, worth noting that using the "big screen" version of Sky Go only works on the likes of Apple TV or game consoles if you have a multi screen subscription. Sky help says it works on a console if you have "Sky Go Extra", but I'm not convinced that is still correct.

If you have a laptop or PC you can plug it into yourTV and that will work, as long as Sky Go believes the TV is the only monitor.

[Anonymous]

Sky wholehome is required to use Sky Go on games consoles or Apple TV box. Also worth noting that the BBC channels are not available 

[nigea99]

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@Anonymous wrote:

Sky wholehome is required to use Sky Go on games consoles or Apple TV box. Also worth noting that the BBC channels are not available 

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It is slightly different for those with SKY Q - BBC channels are available when SKY Go is connected to the SKy Q box (which neds the Q equivalent - Multscreen to connect)

[Anonymous]

@TipTop16 @Maybe sky stream is a good option then 

[Chodley]

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@nigea99 wrote:

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@TipTop16 wrote:

Hi we live near a wood and hill and despite a strong signal get poor reception when rain is in the area

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hi @TipTop16 

You really shouldn't loose signal unless there are thunderclouds or similar

Maybe worth asking SKy to check the dish alignment - unless the trees are specifically in the way of the dish & the Satellites (approx 22000 miles above th earth) in which case  it will depend on what alternatives are availble. 

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22000 miles above the equator though, which is not at that high an angle from the UK, especially in Scotland.