I just went into 'my sky' app, ie on my mobile device, clicked the offer, and got the below email. Ps I can watch on Apple TV. It says mobile below but it works on Apple TV too. I didn't have to do anything whatsoever on the q box. Just found and clicked into offer from within 'My Sky' app on my mobile device.
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Congratulations – you’ve registered for 6 months of Paramount+ on us.
Your Sky VIP unique link is [...]
To get your 6 months at no extra cost you must select the Paramount+ Basic (with ads) monthly plan. If you select any other plan, you won’t receive this offer. See below for more details.
To redeem your access to Paramount+ at no additional cost for 6 months*:
1. Tap your unique link above.
2. Create a Paramount+ account by entering your full name & email address. Create a password and accept T&Cs. Alternatively, if you have already created an account proceed to ‘Sign in’.
3. Select ‘Basic (with ads)’
4. Select ’Monthly’ – your offer will appear and you will not be charged until the end of the first 6 months.
5. On the payment page enter your payment details. Your unique code will be pre-applied in the promotional code box.
6. Click ‘Buy Now’. Open the Paramount+ app on Sky Q/Glass/Stream and log in to your account to enjoy your offer.
FAQs
1. What happens at the end of my offer?
At the end of the first 6 months, your subscription will auto-renew at the then regular price of a Basic (with ads) Monthly Plan (currently £4.99/per month in the UK, Isle of Man & Channel Islands and €5.99/per month in ROI), unless you cancel.
2. How do I cancel?
You can cancel your subscription to Paramount+ at any time in your Paramount+ account. If you cancel during your six months of complimentary access, you will lose access to Paramount+ at the end of your current subscription month. If you cancel after your six months complimentary access, you will continue to have access to Paramount+ until the end of your current billing period.
3. Will I be charged once I enter my card details?
No payment will be taken at the time of redemption or during the first 6 months of your subscription. If you do not cancel your subscription before the end of your first 6 months then a payment of the then Basic (with ads) Monthly price will automatically be charged (currently £4.99/per month in the UK, Isle of Man & Channel Islands and €5.99/per month in the Republic of Ireland).
4. I am a current or previous Paramount+ subscriber. Can I get this offer?
This offer is only valid for new Paramount+ subscribers. If you’re an existing or previous Paramount+ subscriber, you are not eligible for this offer.
5. What do I do if my unique link isn’t working?
If you have any issues redeeming your reward via the unique link, please visit [...], or ensure you have followed the instructions below when activating your code:
(a) Click on ‘Sign up to Paramount+’, and then ‘Continue’.
(b) Create an account, including Full Name, Email and Password. Agree to Terms of Use and Privacy policy by clicking the box. Click ‘Agree and Continue’.
(c) Click ‘Continue’.
(d) Select ’Basic (with Ads)’ Plan (it should have a green ‘Promotions available’ banner. Then click ‘Select Plan’. Select ‘Monthly’ where the offer will appear, and then ‘Continue’.
(e) Add your payment details and apply your unique Promotion Code in the box. Hit “Apply”.
(f) Click on “Buy Now” and check payment card.
6. How can I watch Paramount+ content?
Once you have redeemed your offer, you can proceed to watch Paramount+ content on Sky Q, Glass, Stream. Simply head to ‘Apps’ on your TV device, open Paramount+, and sign into your Paramount+ account.
Alternatively, if you wish to watch Paramount+ content on a mobile device, head to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store to download the Paramount+ app. Mobile data limits and/or charges may apply depending on your mobile phone plan."
To emphasis, I didn't even touch my Sky Q box. I did everything start to finish on my mobile phone, and then logged in immediately to watch on Apple TV box. It worked instantly, no fuss.
