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This message was authored by Nislam This message was authored by: Nislam

Second sky tv box

I have got a second sky box that won't connect to the TV

i keep having to unplug and plug again and even then it won't sometimes. The remote keeps freezing randomly 

Really annoying issues that have been going on for so long. It's so difficult to get an engineer to come.

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This message was authored by Daniel0210 This message was authored by: Daniel0210

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@Nislam 

I take it this is a Sky Q mini box sourced from Sky. Was it set up by Sky and has it ever worked properly? 


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Re: Second sky tv box

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@Nislam wrote:

I have got a second sky box that won't connect to the TV

i keep having to unplug and plug again and even then it won't sometimes. The remote keeps freezing randomly 

Really annoying issues that have been going on for so long. It's so difficult to get an engineer to come.


Hi @Nislam 

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

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