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Discussion topic: Problems with mini box

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This message was authored by Mike270 This message was authored by: Mike270

Problems with mini box

We have 3 mini boxes. There is a problem with one of the boxes. The main menu comes up and can change channels but no picture It just stay black. It keeps coming up with the saying there is a fault with this channel please try later. We have turned everything off and nothing. We have gone to the settings and it is saying that everything is working. Even when we have reset the settings.

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This message was authored by oldfella This message was authored by: oldfella

Re: Problems with mini box

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@Mike270 wrote:

We have 3 mini boxes. There is a problem with one of the boxes. The main menu comes up and can change channels but no picture It just stay black. It keeps coming up with the saying there is a fault with this channel please try later. We have turned everything off and nothing. We have gone to the settings and it is saying that everything is working. Even when we have reset the settings.


Hi @Mike270 

First swap the problem mini with one of the others to see if it is the location causing the issue.

If it doesn't work then 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.

Mike270
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This message was authored by Mike270 This message was authored by: Mike270

Re: Problems with mini box

Hi oldfella.

Thankyou for your psychy on fixing my problem. It worked, all up and running now ,had a bit of running around but by the end of it, it's a goodun. Turns out it was the main Qbox that was out of line but by resetting it the mini box linked in and fired up. Brilliant. Thanks.

 

 

 

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