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Discussion topic: Sky+ PVR better than Sky Stream

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This message was authored by ChoochSiesta This message was authored by: ChoochSiesta

Sky+ PVR better than Sky Stream

I have been on Sky Stream for a few months now and it is OK. However, I really miss the Sky+ box as a PVR as it is much more straightforward (a list of stuff recorded, watch, delete). I still have the box but of course it's in effect just a receiver. My question is why can't Sky let me still use my Sky+? I am still paying out every month to Sky for my subscription.
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This message was authored by Exiled-in-HH This message was authored by: Exiled-in-HH

Re: Sky+ PVR better than Sky Stream

Your Sky subscription is for Sky Streaming😉

 

Sky will not reactivate Sky+ services.. you could try transfering to Sky Q if you really want to regain a PVR🤔

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This message was authored by TimmyBGood This message was authored by: TimmyBGood

Re: Sky+ PVR better than Sky Stream

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@ChoochSiesta wrote:
 My question is why can't Sky let me still use my Sky+? 

As @Exiled-in-HH indicates, there's no way to go back to Sky+ as it's now an end of life product.

 

Unfortunately if you are now 'a few months' into a minimum term Stream contract then you may not be permitted to move to Q without financial penalty: if you are on a monthly contract then it's much easier.

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This message was authored by ChoochSiesta This message was authored by: ChoochSiesta

Re: Sky+ PVR better than Sky Stream

I am not unhappy with Stream. But why just turn off Sky+? 

This message was authored by Exiled-in-HH This message was authored by: Exiled-in-HH

Re: Sky+ PVR better than Sky Stream

Sky+ is a subscription service😉

 

Sky only allow one subscription TV service at an address... you have to choose between Sky+ or Sky Q or Sky Streaming.

 

Added to that, Sky do not allow restart of cancelled Sky+ subscriptions!

 

Sky ended supply of Sky+ to new customers a few years ago, and ended Intallation engineer support last year😉

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This message was authored by TimmyBGood This message was authored by: TimmyBGood

Re: Sky+ PVR better than Sky Stream

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@ChoochSiesta wrote:

I am not unhappy with Stream. But why just turn off Sky+? 


It's not possible to subscribe to both Sky+ and Sky Stream at the same address.  Sky+ HD hardware was last manufactured in 2015: Sky Q has been the promoted satellite platform since 2016 and is in use by over 80% of customers.

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