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Message posted on 12 Apr 2026 04:19 PM
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Re: Sky Sports UHD picture keeps stuttering
Hmm let me try and work this out.
Lagging/freezing on sky sports UHD and low latency channel. Software issue or not, the facts are.
Sky Glass 1/2 using Amlogic T962x3 chipset - no issues
Sky Stream Type B using Broadcom chipset - no issues
Sky stream Type A using Realtek chipset - yes issues.
whether it's a software or hardware issue, the only sky kit that has issues is the type A puck using the Realtek chipset.
the above is factual
Message posted on 12 Apr 2026 05:08 PM
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But if it's a bug it doesn't necessarily mean the chipset is inferior & not able to handle the latest formats. That could just be circumstantial. It all depends if there's a fix. Word is they're beta testing a patch so who knows.? There's no way Sky would render so much of their hardware stock incompatible & redundant just so they can broadcast their content differently to everyone else. Think of how many gen 1 pucks there are. It would just make no economic sense. As I've said before I watch other UHD content via the puck. Its not inferior & runs perfectly. There's obviously a conflict affecting some & not others. Whether its a software patch or a tweak in the way they distribute, I'm sure the solution isn't to just bin off a load of gen 1 customers. Yes it's been going on too long. But not everything's a conspiracy.
Message posted on 12 Apr 2026 05:12 PM
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Re: Sky Sports UHD picture keeps stuttering
So no further forward after 125 pages! Just incredible. Man City game is beyond laggy today so I thought I'd check back on here to see any progress.
Basically need to try and get a swap out and hope it's a v2 seems to be the only option?!
Message posted on 12 Apr 2026 05:26 PM
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Just to add, I also have virgin stream box, I subscribed to sky sports and UHD to test it when I only had the Type A sky stream box, it was perfect. Guess what chipset the virgin stream box has ? It certainly isn't Mediatek, it's Broadcom
Message posted on 12 Apr 2026 05:29 PM
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Re: Sky Sports UHD picture keeps stuttering
@Bazlowski wrote:
I'm sure the solution isn't to just bin off a load of gen 1 customers. Yes it's been going on too long. But not everything's a conspiracy.
I agree - that wouldn't make any economic sense. I'm guessing. It's probably for the same reason that they won't swap a 'gen2' box for the original.
Message posted on 12 Apr 2026 05:31 PM
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Re: Sky Sports UHD picture keeps stuttering
..... 🤦😂
Message posted on 12 Apr 2026 05:33 PM
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Re: Sky Sports UHD picture keeps stuttering
@Mark39 wrote:
@Bazlowski wrote:I'm sure the solution isn't to just bin off a load of gen 1 customers. Yes it's been going on too long. But not everything's a conspiracy.
I agree - that wouldn't make any economic sense. I'm guessing. It's probably for the same reason that they won't swap a 'gen2' box for the original.
Makes sense
Message posted on 12 Apr 2026 05:46 PM - last edited: 12 Apr 2026 05:53 PM
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Re: Sky Sports UHD picture keeps stuttering
@Tesla451 wrote:
I challenge for you to provide me with a single post from a customer that is suffering the issue with the V2 puck. I haven't seen it on this thread.
I think it is affecting all V1 puck customers, the majority don't post on here and suffer in silence, prove otherwise
@Tesla451 ok accepted and completed
so post 1212 link below
https://helpforum.sky.com/t5/Sky-Stream/Sky-Sports-UHD-picture-keeps-stuttering/m-p/5208061#M68744
and
post 1225 link below
https://helpforum.sky.com/t5/Sky-Stream/Sky-Sports-UHD-picture-keeps-stuttering/m-p/5208183#M68774
both state they have the newer puck and still having problems
and it's definately not affecting all customers with the original puck there are posts on here saying that but i'll let you find them for yourself
I await an apology 😀
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Message posted on 12 Apr 2026 05:51 PM
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Ok I think I've sussed it once & for all.
I've just opened mine up & the chipset says 'McCains Homefries' - notoriously laggy if not cooked right 😀
Message posted on 12 Apr 2026 06:03 PM
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Re: Sky Sports UHD picture keeps stuttering
@Laing1 @You've found two posts out of 1800. Both of which could be WiFi issues. The other 1798. All relate to gen 1. No apology from me son
Message posted on 12 Apr 2026 06:11 PM
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Btw I've had football on all afternoon & I've had zero stutter for both games. Creaky old chipset seems to be holding up well today.
Message posted on 12 Apr 2026 06:15 PM
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@Tesla451 wrote:
@Laing1 @You've found two posts out of 1800. Both of which could be WiFi issues. The other 1798. All relate to gen 1. No apology from me son
@Tesla451 didn't think there would be as you don't like to be proven wrong.
You asked me to prove that there were posts stating that people were on the newer version and still having problems I have done so end of.
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Message posted on 12 Apr 2026 06:25 PM
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Re: Sky Sports UHD picture keeps stuttering
So I have a strange situation..
I've moved house and my usual TV I watch football on isn't connected as I want to hang it from the wall, so am using a smaller TV from the bedroom. Also, I'm using WIFI rather than Ethernet as I've not set that up yet.
What I've noticed is that im not seeing the stutter. I've watched 2 games now with no issue.
The TVs are very different
The small one is a 40" Samsung from 2020 but does do UHD/4K.
The usual one is a 65" 2023/4 Samsung that also does UHD/4K.
The version info on the puck is:
Build: QS037.045.02P
UI: 3.161.1
Platform: 8.1p55s1
Hardwarw model: IP061-ef
Not sure what the latest versions are.
I'll update when I use the big TV again but interesting. I'll try with the TV and puck on wifi, and if it still works I'll switch it to Ethernet. The broadband is 1gb EE.
It has been quite enjoyable!
Message posted on 12 Apr 2026 07:28 PM - last edited: 12 Apr 2026 07:33 PM
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Re: Sky Sports UHD picture keeps stuttering
After taking in the full discussion and the rising tension between customers, it’s impossible to ignore the reality: Sky have serious questions to answer. The communication has been poor, the
Looking back over everything — the confusion, the arguments, the shared disappointment — it’s painfully clear that Sky have let a lot of people down. The silence has been louder than any explanation they could have offered. There’s been no transparency, no meaningful updates, and no sense that customers are being treated with honesty or respect.
People aren’t just paying for a service; they’re investing trust, loyalty, and in many cases, years of commitment. And in return, they’re left in the dark, trying to make sense of whether this is a chip issue, a software problem, or something else entirely. That uncertainty creates frustration, but it also creates something deeper — a sense of being taken for granted.
For a service that costs this much, customers shouldn’t have to beg for clarity. They shouldn’t have to argue among themselves because the company won’t step forward with answers. I want to believe in better. I want to believe Sky can rebuild trust. But right now, my faith isn’t just fading — it feels like it’s being chipped away piece by piece.
Message posted on 12 Apr 2026 07:31 PM
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Re: Sky Sports UHD picture keeps stuttering
Agree 100%
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