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This message was authored by F9WLER This message was authored by: F9WLER

UHD Query

Hi,

 

Any help greatly appreciated. Ive a UHD HDR LG tv. Ive just installed my new UHD 1TB Sky Q box. Ive went to setup and changed the picture to 2160 10-bit which was no issue. Already the inage is alot better than my previu box.

Main issue i have is that ive recored UHD in football and Cricket today and theyve failed to record. I also cant seem to get and option to watch a live sport in UHD on main event. Ive a full sky sports subscription which included the HD Channels for it. Do i need to subscribe for the UHD? I dont have the HD sub for the rest of the channels as its usually sports 24/7 in our house.

Thanks in advance Paddy

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This message was authored by PandJ2020 This message was authored by: PandJ2020

Re: UHD Query

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For UHD channels you need the HD pack and UHD pack subscriptions.

I am just another Sky customer and my views are my own
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This message was authored by F9WLER This message was authored by: F9WLER

Re: UHD Query

So im really no further on adding this box to my household?

 

how much is that going to set me back 😢 

This message was authored by nigea99 This message was authored by: nigea99

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@F9WLER wrote:

So im really no further on adding this box to my household?

 

how much is that going to set me back 😢 


The list price for the UHD add on (on top of the HD add on) is currently £4pm

 

Somteimes it can be discounted but this is usually by taking it alongside other add ons

This message was authored by adny.drum This message was authored by: adny.drum

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Hi F9WLER,

 

I went through similar situation; on first look one might well think that a "Sky Q 1Tb UHD box" automatically offers a UHD picture. However, from working in broadcasting I know that to deliver UHD material there's a bunch of extra tech involved; different cameras at sports events, storage, and various gubbnis to move truly vast amounts of data fast for the higher resolution. All very expensive gear, so it costs a bit more. I took Sky mainly for sports, and got the HD/UHD pack included for a few months as part of a promotion. The quality IS awesome. I stuck with it when the deal ran out, but come renewal time I had to scale back the cost so dropped it again. Now the football season's back I'm tempted again as I have a great UHD tv,  but it's all extra dosh. One thought: if you have a lot of movies/entertainment/kids subscriptions I'd say it's definitely worth the c.£4 per month;  whereas If like me you only have sports then it's a bit less value. Your mileage may vary

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