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Message posted on 24 Dec 2024 06:22 PM
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I have plugged in a new sky box and swapped the viewing card over but it isn't working
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Message posted on 24 Dec 2024 06:26 PM - last edited: 24 Dec 2024 06:28 PM
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You can no longer pair your viewing card with a replacement Sky box (since the end of October). Sky+, being a legacy package, is no longer supported by Sky.
Still call Sky to discuss your options moving forward which will be upgrading to Sky Q or moving to Glass / Steam to continue to view Sky content through a Sky subscription.
NOTE: I only provide help on the forum boards so Direct Messaging is switched off
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Message posted on 24 Dec 2024 06:26 PM - last edited: 24 Dec 2024 06:28 PM
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You can no longer pair your viewing card with a replacement Sky box (since the end of October). Sky+, being a legacy package, is no longer supported by Sky.
Still call Sky to discuss your options moving forward which will be upgrading to Sky Q or moving to Glass / Steam to continue to view Sky content through a Sky subscription.
NOTE: I only provide help on the forum boards so Direct Messaging is switched off
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Sky customer since 2001
with:
Sky Q | Sky Superfast Broadband | Sky Talk | Sky Mobile
Message posted on 24 Dec 2024 07:02 PM
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Thanks. I have now switched the boxes back and it still isn't working!!
Message posted on 24 Dec 2024 07:49 PM
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In what way is it not working? What error message are you seeing?
Message posted on 24 Dec 2024 08:09 PM
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It says no signal yet everything is connected properly.
Message posted on 24 Dec 2024 08:11 PM
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"No Signal" is an error generated by your TV indicating that it cannot find a device on the current input, check the correct input for your Sky box is selected
"No Satellite Signal" is an error generated by your Sky box, it has nothing to do with broadband (Internet connectivity) and usually indicates an issue with one or more of the following:
• The Tuners in the sky box
• The input sockets on the Sky box
• The plugs on the cables
• The cables themselves
• The Sockets on the dishes LNB
• The dishes LNB has gone faulty for the connections the box is using
• You have plugged your Sky+ box into a dish that is only compatible with Sky Q
You may have to call out a local satellite installer, unless you already have Sky Protect insurance, to check/fix your system, another option is to move to Sky Q, as during the move all issues will be resolved as part of the install, there is also the option of Sky Glass or Sky Stream, if you want to move away from satellite TV and use the Internet
Message posted on 24 Dec 2024 08:18 PM
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Message posted on 24 Dec 2024 08:35 PM
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Thanks All
I have plugged everything back in the same place as before so really confusing
as you say it's not a viewing card issue.
Message posted on 28 Feb 2025 11:00 AM
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The remote control is not communicating with the box
Message posted on 28 Feb 2025 11:06 AM
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@Vivienne2025 restart your Sky box by switching off at the plug for at least 4 minutes.
Message posted on 29 Oct 2025 03:27 PM
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The box I have is the size of a coaster very small but no card to be put into it and this does not work we have to push the wires in to get a picture on the tv so actually could be the wires 1 x wire for tv and the other wire with plug could someone tell me how to fix this problem please
Message posted on 29 Oct 2025 03:38 PM
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@Jodieford wrote:
The box I have is the size of a coaster very small but no card to be put into it and this does not work we have to push the wires in to get a picture on the tv so actually could be the wires 1 x wire for tv and the other wire with plug could someone tell me how to fix this problem please
This is the forum for Sky Plus box issues, it sounds like you have Sky Stream that has its own forum
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