Discussion topic: Sky Q Mini needs rebooting every day
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Message posted on 02 Jan 2026 04:41 PM
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Sky Q Mini needs rebooting every day
I have 1 Sky Q mini box that keeps locking up (nearly every day) it needs rebooting to make it work - This box does not match the serial number of any of those listed on my account but was supplied as part of multiroom by Sky
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Message posted on 02 Jan 2026 04:56 PM
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Re: Sky Q Mini needs rebooting every day
@stevenM2 wrote:
I have 1 Sky Q mini box that keeps locking up (nearly every day) it needs rebooting to make it work - This box does not match the serial number of any of those listed on my account but was supplied as part of multiroom by Sky
Regarding the serial number @stevenM2
I'm not aware there are any mini serial number shown.
However I've had Sky Q since 2016 and my account doesn't even show that I have 3 minis (all supplied by Sky in 2016)
I wouldn't worry about it.
It you have multiple minis try swapping the problem one with one of the others to see if Location is the issue.
Also try the following;-
First 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 have the new Sky Max router then you need to connect the WPS to the main Q box.
If you get the first mini connected then for other minis use WPS on the nearest Q device (main Q box or Sky Router (not Sky Max) 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.
Message posted on 02 Jan 2026 05:07 PM
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Re: Sky Q Mini needs rebooting every day
Hi Old Fella
I really appreciate your help - everything you have said is as I have carried out - I am an AV integrator and spend most days integrating Sky - frustratingly this is my own house and my 1st experience as the end user trying to get a replacement unit - the good old days when you used to call, get a diagnosis and an advanced replacement sent out! thanks for your help - once again appreciated
Message posted on 02 Jan 2026 06:54 PM
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Re: Sky Q Mini needs rebooting every day
@stevenM2 wrote:
Hi Old Fella
I really appreciate your help - everything you have said is as I have carried out - I am an AV integrator and spend most days integrating Sky - frustratingly this is my own house and my 1st experience as the end user trying to get a replacement unit - the good old days when you used to call, get a diagnosis and an advanced replacement sent out! thanks for your help - once again appreciated
Exactly what happened when you swapped the mini @stevenM2 ?
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