0

Discussion topic: Can't control TV anymore - Sky Stream

Reply
This message was authored by: PortlandBill

Can't control TV anymore - Sky Stream

Last week the voice control on my sky stream remote stopped working. Press the button, screen prompt comes up, but no response to my voice ("subtitles on/off" etc). So I went through the help suggestions on the app - no change. Ordered a replacement remote. Arrived this morning. Went through the process of pairing, multiple times but can't get it to turn the volume up or down (voice control is working) . The old remote always controlled the TV volume, and the soundbar volume, and turned the TV on and off (long press of remote power button). Doesn't work anymore. So, I call Sky. Spoke to a lady who told me my TV is not longer compatible. Seems odd, Ive not changed anything with the TV, no updates recently. I said we'll if that's the case, you're not giving me the service I need. She says she'll put me through to cancellations. Spoke to another lady in retentions who said "that doesnt sound right, let me talk to customer services". Put me on hold. 55 minutes later, still on hold. Gave up. Any ideas?
Reply

All Replies

This message was authored by: martswain

Re: Can't control TV anymore - Sky Stream

My voice control stopped after the latest software update.

Solved by doing a RESTART through the settings menu.

Avatar for PortlandBill
Level 3 icon
Topic Author
This message was authored by: PortlandBill

Re: Can't control TV anymore - Sky Stream

Voice control is working fine now. It's the control of volume (and on/off) which is the main issue. 

This message was authored by: Chloe-W22

Re: Can't control TV anymore - Sky Stream

Posted by a Sky employee

Hey @PortlandBill, before pairing the new remote you need to unpair the old one. Try these steps: https://www.sky.com/help/articles/setting-up-sky-glass-remote

Chloe-W22

Sky Community Manager

 

Have a story you want to share with us? Send your Thanks to Sky here

Avatar for PortlandBill
Level 3 icon
Topic Author
This message was authored by: PortlandBill

Re: Can't control TV anymore - Sky Stream

Thanks, done that before pairing the new one.

 

  1. Still no volume control. 

 

This message was authored by: Chloe-W22

Re: Can't control TV anymore - Sky Stream

Posted by a Sky employee

Keep trying, but in the meantime I've escalated your post for support from a Sky Expert. For information on how our Community Messaging service works, you can see here.

Chloe-W22

Sky Community Manager

 

Have a story you want to share with us? Send your Thanks to Sky here

Avatar for PortlandBill
Level 3 icon
Topic Author
This message was authored by: PortlandBill

Re: Can't control TV anymore - Sky Stream

I spoke with the expert who couldn't get it working so I have been sent another remote to try. It arrived today. 

Have tried installing it and it doesn't control the TV volume either. Still the same Sony Bravia TV that it used to work on. 

Can I get more help? 

 

This message was authored by: Jporch316

Re: Can't control TV anymore - Sky Stream

Posted by a Superuser, not a Sky employee. Find out more

@PortlandBill wrote:

I spoke with the expert who couldn't get it working so I have been sent another remote to try. It arrived today. 

Have tried installing it and it doesn't control the TV volume either. Still the same Sony Bravia TV that it used to work on. 

Can I get more help? 

 


Hi @PortlandBill 

 

im assuming you have gone through the various remote codes for your tv ? There a section in the settings for it 

——————————————————————————
43inch Gen 1 and 55 inch Gen 2 Sky Glass & sky live camera 3 Pucks. Virgin media M350 hub 5x. Four sky mobile sims.
Avatar for PortlandBill
Level 3 icon
Topic Author
This message was authored by: PortlandBill

Re: Can't control TV anymore - Sky Stream

Yes, all 32 of them, twice. 

This message was authored by: Jporch316

Re: Can't control TV anymore - Sky Stream

Posted by a Superuser, not a Sky employee. Find out more

@PortlandBill wrote:

Yes, all 32 of them, twice. 


I thought you may have !

 

which tv make and model do you have ?

——————————————————————————
43inch Gen 1 and 55 inch Gen 2 Sky Glass & sky live camera 3 Pucks. Virgin media M350 hub 5x. Four sky mobile sims.
Avatar for PortlandBill
Level 3 icon
Topic Author
This message was authored by: PortlandBill

Re: Can't control TV anymore - Sky Stream

Sony Bravia 

Reply