Discussion topic: Sky Stream pixellation, freezing, programmes won't load.
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Message posted on 15 Dec 2024 07:40 PM - last edited: 15 Dec 2024 08:54 PM
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Sky Stream pixellation, freezing, programmes won't load.
I'm getting pixellation or freezing on all channels, as well as programmes played on demand, making them almost unwatchable.
I've reset the connection and rebooted the system, but I know I'm getting over 100mb to the puck using the netflix speed check.
This has happened since the last update.
Entertainment os 1.3
Build QS034.022.00P
What have you done this time Sky? It's clearly an issue your end because apps like spotify and Netflix work fine using the puck.
I want a refund!
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Message posted on 15 Dec 2024 08:55 PM
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Re: Has sky reduced bandwidth/broadcast quality on stream?
@Ed.B. I've not noticed any issues using wifi since the update so it's clearly an issue at your end with the puck or connection.
Have you tried one of the foillowing, try over wifi not ethernet or rebooted both the puck & hub?
43" Glass TV & Puck Whole Home
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Samsung 75" 4K TV, Sky Glass Gen 2 55", Sky Stream, EE FTTC Broadband, Three 5G Broadband (Backup), Sony 7.1 AV Receiver, Technisat MultiSat receiver.
Message posted on 15 Dec 2024 08:57 PM
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Re: Has sky reduced bandwidth/broadcast quality on stream?
No, it's a sky issue.
There's nothing wrong with my internet. I've updated my post above as sky is now unwatchable using the puck. Tv programmes either won't
Message posted on 15 Dec 2024 08:59 PM
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Re: Has sky reduced bandwidth/broadcast quality on stream?
@Ed.B. As advised I'm using my puck no issues at all
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Samsung 75" 4K TV, Sky Glass Gen 2 55", Sky Stream, EE FTTC Broadband, Three 5G Broadband (Backup), Sony 7.1 AV Receiver, Technisat MultiSat receiver.
Message posted on 15 Dec 2024 09:14 PM
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Re: Has sky reduced bandwidth/broadcast quality on stream?
As am I for everything except Tv.
All apps work fine.
Message posted on 15 Dec 2024 09:41 PM
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Re: Sky Stream pixellation, freezing, programmes won't load.
As above.
Not Myself seen any issues since last update. Have aStable connection via my Sky broadband Ultrafast plus (400Mbps + to both pucks on wifi), no pixelation or freezing issues.
Sounds like something has recently changed on your local network, if you were not getting this problem of late.
See you mention reset the connection and rebooted the system
Would advise to try a reboot of your router and a Sky Stream restart in settings;
Would suggest trying a restart of your Sky Stream box
Go to Settings>Systems Management>Resets & Updates
Select Restart device
Your Sky Stream puck will perform a reboot. It will take a few minutes to complete
When running the Sky Stream Netflix app, run it a good handful of times over say a half hour
period, especially during a busy household network time.
One other thing to consider at this time of year, make sure you have no Christmas lights or similar that could be creating some kind of new interference.
Sky Stream with two pucks (former Sky Q and Sky+ customer).
Sky Ultrafast + using Sky SR203 hub. Sky Mobile unlimited data. Sky Protect smart tech kit tester.
My good journey to Sky Stream from Sky Q. Click here to read
Message posted on 26 Jan 2025 12:39 PM
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Re: Sky Stream pixellation, freezing, programmes won't load.
I'm here to identify as someone else who's getting the same issues - for the last couple of weeks.
The issue (freezing/pixellation/black screen) occurs most often after using apps such as Netflix/Apple, then returning to watch TV.
A hard reboot seems to resolve the problem for me - which indicates it's not a network problem but a software/firmware one.
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