Discussion topic: Sky + HD Boxs and Sky Viewing Card
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Message posted on 13 Mar 2026 03:58 AM
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Sky + HD Boxs and Sky Viewing Card
I have 2 Sky + HD Boxs, the 1st is upstairs and the 2nd downstairs. The one upstairs, when I put the Viewing Card in the slot, the following show up:
There is a problem with your viewing card, ensure your Sky viewing card is correctly inserted.
After restarting the box without the card in, the same message shows up.
Even updating the software, the message still shows up.
However, the box downstairs works.
The viewing card is paired with the box upstairs and after checking the system information, the viewing card number shows up, however the screen turns blue.
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Message posted on 13 Mar 2026 07:16 AM
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Re: Sky + HD Boxs and Sky Viewing Card
@WWE1982 wrote:I have 2 Sky + HD Boxs, the 1st is upstairs and the 2nd downstairs. The one upstairs, when I put the Viewing Card in the slot, the following show up:
There is a problem with your viewing card, ensure your Sky viewing card is correctly inserted.
After restarting the box without the card in, the same message shows up.
Even updating the software, the message still shows up.
However, the box downstairs works.
The viewing card is paired with the box upstairs and after checking the system information, the viewing card number shows up, however the screen turns blue.
Just to clarify, as it's not clear from your post, have you got two viewing cards, one for each box, or are you trying to move the one card between boxes?
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Message posted on 13 Mar 2026 08:04 AM
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Re: Sky + HD Boxs and Sky Viewing Card
Just 1 card for each box.
Message posted on 14 Mar 2026 12:35 AM
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Re: Sky + HD Boxs and Sky Viewing Card
@WWE1982 wrote:I have 2 Sky + HD Boxs, the 1st is upstairs and the 2nd downstairs. The one upstairs, when I put the Viewing Card in the slot, the following show up:
There is a problem with your viewing card, ensure your Sky viewing card is correctly inserted.
After restarting the box without the card in, the same message shows up.
Even updating the software, the message still shows up.
However, the box downstairs works.
The viewing card is paired with the box upstairs and after checking the system information, the viewing card number shows up, however the screen turns blue.
You will need to call Sky and get them to activate it.
Message posted on 14 Mar 2026 04:07 AM
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Re: Sky + HD Boxs and Sky Viewing Card
What about what is in the followng video, will that help in any way or do I need to call Sky?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Txv-BdVguq0&pp=ygUWc2t5K2hkIGJveCBoaWRkZW4gbWVudQ%3D%3D
Message posted on 14 Mar 2026 08:42 AM
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Re: Sky + HD Boxs and Sky Viewing Card
@WWE1982 wrote:What about what is in the followng video, will that help in any way or do I need to call Sky?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Txv-BdVguq0&pp=ygUWc2t5K2hkIGJveCBoaWRkZW4gbWVudQ%3D%3D
There's no harm in trying the 'New Install' process described in the video.
Note - The 'Full System Reset' process would delete all of your recordings from the box.
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Message posted on 15 Mar 2026 03:43 AM
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Re: Sky + HD Boxs and Sky Viewing Card
I did the "New Install" and the box is now working fine.
Message posted on 15 Mar 2026 08:13 AM
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@WWE1982 wrote:I did the "New Install" and the box is now working fine.
Great news 👍
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Message posted on 26 Mar 2026 07:00 PM
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Re: Sky + HD Boxs and Sky Viewing Card
An update, the message is still being shown.
When does Sky Customer Centre open and does it open on the weekends?
Message posted on 26 Mar 2026 07:26 PM
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@WWE1982 wrote:
An update, the message is still being shown.
When does Sky Customer Centre open and does it open on the weekends?
Sky+ boxes are obsolete and Sky do not naintain them any more
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