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Discussion topic: Broken HDMI cable on Sky box

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This message was authored by: Jkhan0819

Broken HDMI cable on Sky box

I have bought a new TV which is mounted on the wall. All cables run in a duct chased in the wall behind. In replacing the TV, the end of the HDMI cable has broken down. I therefore need a new cable of  2m or more. However I am wondering that if in future I need a Q box will it have the same connection. We did try a Q box before but it had problems. However we now have Sky fibre so maybe a Q box might work better? Finally, is there a way to receive Sky without a box? Maybe through NOW TV? Please advise. 

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@Jkhan0819 please see answer in bold below:

 


@Jkhan0819 wrote:

I have bought a new TV which is mounted on the wall. All cables run in a duct chased in the wall behind. In replacing the TV, the end of the HDMI cable has broken down. I therefore need a new cable of  2m or more. However I am wondering that if in future I need a Q box will it have the same connection

Yes. It uses an HDMI cable to connect to your TV

 

We did try a Q box before but it had problems. However we now have Sky fibre so maybe a Q box might work better?

It depends what the problems were. A fibre broadband connection will improve streaming (Sky Q includes apps which stream)  and On Demand.

 

Finally, is there a way to receive Sky without a box?

Yes. Sky Stream makes use of a 'Puck'. a small set top box (which also connects to your TV via an HDMI cable) to stream content and live programming.

 

Maybe through NOW TV? Please advise. 


 

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