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Discussion topic: Sky Q box turns off.

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This message was authored by: Sunna2

Sky Q box turns off.

My Sky Q box keeps powering off from the mains (no power not on standby). 
Have to reset the whole socket for it to come back on and now I have lost all my recordings and my Mini Box isn't working. 

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Re: Sky Q box turns off.

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@Sunna2 wrote:

My Sky Q box keeps powering off from the mains (no power not on standby). 
Have to reset the whole socket for it to come back on and now I have lost all my recordings and my Mini Box isn't working. 


Hi @Sunna2 

If you carried out a Factory reset or hard drive reset in the Q box hidden menu then you do lose all Recordings.

Only the first reset (Reset Settings) in the hidden menu will retain your recordings..

 

Regarding your mini box

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 reliably 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. 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.

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.

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