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Problem with mini box

Yesterday my TV on the mini box said "Technical Fault with this channel". I rebooted the mini box and the main Sky Q box. I checked that it was connected to wifi but the problem persisted and I could not access normal TV channels but was able to watch Apps. Today the message has changed to "no satellite signal" though again I can access Apps. Any ideas?


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@Fredericka53 wrote:

Yesterday my TV on the mini box said "Technical Fault with this channel". I rebooted the mini box and the main Sky Q box. I checked that it was connected to wifi but the problem persisted and I could not access normal TV channels but was able to watch Apps. Today the message has changed to "no satellite signal" though again I can access Apps. Any ideas?


Hi @Fredericka53 

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.

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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@Fredericka53 wrote:

Yesterday my TV on the mini box said "Technical Fault with this channel". I rebooted the mini box and the main Sky Q box. I checked that it was connected to wifi but the problem persisted and I could not access normal TV channels but was able to watch Apps. Today the message has changed to "no satellite signal" though again I can access Apps. Any ideas?


Hi @Fredericka53 

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.

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.

Fredericka53
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This message was authored by Fredericka53 This message was authored by: Fredericka53

Re: Problem with mini box

Thank you. I will try all that.

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