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Discussion topic: Sky Q box freezes frequently

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This message was authored by: MelB23

Sky Q box freezes frequently

My Sky Q box freezes every couple of hours and we can only reset it by turning off and on again at the mains socket

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Re: Sky Q box freezes frequently

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@MelB23 wrote:

My Sky Q box freezes every couple of hours and we can only reset it by turning off and on again at the mains socket


Hi @MelB23 

Check that it is not running excessively hot and is well ventilated and not stacked with other devices.

If all is well 
Try a Reset Settings in the Q box hidden menu.
To enter hidden menu press Home and navigate down to Settings but do not select Settings.
With Settings highlighted press 0 0 1 Select.
Only Carry out the first Reset (Reset Settings) as the other two will wipe all recordings.
After the Reset you will have to re pair your Bluetooth remote If you use one.
If you cannot switch the Q box on with the remote after the Reset press the Standby button (Amber led) on the front of the box.
To re pair the remote press 1 & 3 together on the remote and follow onscreen instructions to re pair.

Make sure that you are pointing the remote at the Q box when you press 1 & 3 together.

Resetting the settings will also reset:

Audio visual settings, such as picture resolution and HDMI control
Settings changed within the hidden engineer menu, include LNB type. If on a communal dish you need to reset the LNB to SCR in the hidden menu. After changing the LNB type you need to reboot the Q box.

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