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Discussion topic: Sky Q and Sky Mini connection

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This message was authored by Cathy53 This message was authored by: Cathy53

Sky Q and Sky Mini connection

I have a Sky Q and 2 Sky Mini boxes. My issue is that recently i cant seem

to independently select the channels on my Mini boxes, they are just playing whats on the Sky Q box. When i slect a channel on Sky mini, it then changes the Sky Q box. There is no indepemdence. This didnt use to happen. Can anyone help me?

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Re: Sky Q and Sky Mini connection

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@Cathy53 wrote:

I have a Sky Q and 2 Sky Mini boxes. My issue is that recently i cant seem

to independently select the channels on my Mini boxes, they are just playing whats on the Sky Q box. When i slect a channel on Sky mini, it then changes the Sky Q box. There is no indepemdence. This didnt use to happen. Can anyone help me?


Hi @Cathy53  

 

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 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.

Cathy53
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This message was authored by Cathy53 This message was authored by: Cathy53

Re: Sky Q and Sky Mini connection

Thanks Oldfella. That has helped. Both my Sky Q and Sky Mini boxes are showing independence. Now I think I have a problem with controllers and my home network...but thanks for the help!

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

Re: Sky Q and Sky Mini connection

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@Cathy53 wrote:

Thanks Oldfella. That has helped. Both my Sky Q and Sky Mini boxes are showing independence. Now I think I have a problem with controllers and my home network...but thanks for the help!


Hi Best to reset each remote @Cathy53 

With the Q box on with green led try completly resetting your Bluetooth remote.
Press and hold 7 & 9 together on the remote until it’s led flashes four times.
Then make sure that you are pointing your remote at the Q box and press 1 & 3 together until the remote led flashes and follow onscreen instructions to re- pair.

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