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I think when you break it down, it's very expensive for not a lot more than what we already get. New and shiney plus a lot of hype will equal sales but I'm disappointed and probably won't upgrade unless when it comes to renegotiating my sky package costs they throw it in 'for being a loyal customer'.
Be warned,
Sky Q is not currently compatible with Apartment wired system. If you share a dish with other residents in your building or block there has not been a solution launched yet that is will work with.
I am talking to suppliers on Monday / Tuesday to see if there is an up date or hardware available to get out of this hole, but Sky really has screwed it for the majority of HNW individuals who want the best, but live in apartments.
Oh, one other thing, The remote is bluetooth, so whilst it will work with the box hidden in a cupboard it will not work easily as part of a wider house control system unless it has some cleaver IP system in it as well.
V.
Sky Q is not currently compatible with Apartment wired system. If you share a dish with other residents in your building or block there has not been a solution launched yet that is will work with.
I am talking to suppliers on Monday / Tuesday to see if there is an up date or hardware available to get out of this hole, but Sky really has screwed it for the majority of HNW individuals who want the best, but live in apartments.
Oh, one other thing, The remote is bluetooth, so whilst it will work with the box hidden in a cupboard it will not work easily as part of a wider house control system unless it has some cleaver IP system in it as well.
V.
Not quite true - communal systems can be upgraded to work with Q. See http://www.newsontheblock.com/news-opinion/sky-q-c... for details.
Also, the boxes can be controlled by Bluetooth or infra red (using the existing Sky+HD commands), so integrating may be relatively simple .
Also, the boxes can be controlled by Bluetooth or infra red (using the existing Sky+HD commands), so integrating may be relatively simple .
Thanks Rscott
However, none of my distributor or even manufacturer contacts have had an answer for integrating it to an existing IRS system and nothing from Sky has indicated that the remote is both BT and IR, great if it is, but why not shout about it from day one?
I'll do some more digging over the next couple of days and see what other info is out there.
V.
However, none of my distributor or even manufacturer contacts have had an answer for integrating it to an existing IRS system and nothing from Sky has indicated that the remote is both BT and IR, great if it is, but why not shout about it from day one?
I'll do some more digging over the next couple of days and see what other info is out there.
V.
VEX said:
Thanks Rscott
However, none of my distributor or even manufacturer contacts have had an answer for integrating it to an existing IRS system and nothing from Sky has indicated that the remote is both BT and IR, great if it is, but why not shout about it from day one?
I'll do some more digging over the next couple of days and see what other info is out there.
V.
The Touch remote is BT but there is another mini remote which is IR. You can also use the existing HD remotes. There is a possibility of a hybrid installation but I'm not sure how it works. Maybe another set of wiring may be required which while a ball ache shouldn't be too bad if it was installed well in the first place.However, none of my distributor or even manufacturer contacts have had an answer for integrating it to an existing IRS system and nothing from Sky has indicated that the remote is both BT and IR, great if it is, but why not shout about it from day one?
I'll do some more digging over the next couple of days and see what other info is out there.
V.
tankplanker said:
I've stuck multiple high end WiFi access points at the far corners of my house connected to my router via cat 5 to get around WiFi being generally rubbish and more important for me able to sustain heavy loading from my family. Anything I care about is connecting via 5Ghz and gets more than enough stable bandwidth for 4k video, even when the rest of the network is under load.
Unless you live in a house using thick stone for interior walls you can fix WiFi issues with application of cat 5 (powerlines if you really have to) connecting a mesh 5 Ghz WiFi network. As 5 Ghz has poor range its much less likely to suffer congestion problems from neighbours' WiFi, but you have to have way more access points in a decent sized property.
Having said all that Sky's routers are complete rubbish, no way I'd want to use their networking kit, I'd rather not bother with Q if they try and lock you into their network hardware for multi room.
The tech looks really good and when the 4k channels start rolling out I'll likely resubscribe to Sky. It does what I currently get with my multi room and device Kodi setup but with broadcast content.
The Sky Qboxes use powerline for networking and you have the option to turn on Wifi hotspot functionality so each one will become a Wifi extender.Unless you live in a house using thick stone for interior walls you can fix WiFi issues with application of cat 5 (powerlines if you really have to) connecting a mesh 5 Ghz WiFi network. As 5 Ghz has poor range its much less likely to suffer congestion problems from neighbours' WiFi, but you have to have way more access points in a decent sized property.
Having said all that Sky's routers are complete rubbish, no way I'd want to use their networking kit, I'd rather not bother with Q if they try and lock you into their network hardware for multi room.
The tech looks really good and when the 4k channels start rolling out I'll likely resubscribe to Sky. It does what I currently get with my multi room and device Kodi setup but with broadcast content.
My network:
BB > Sky Router (Wifi off, DHCP on) > powerline to Netgear router (Wifi on, DHCP off) > Devices
Sky Q boxes will connect to the Sky router via Powerline.
Edited by Tycho on Monday 1st February 11:50
Edited by Tycho on Monday 1st February 11:52
OK so I've been searching for a bit but can't find anything... Does anyone know if the Sky Q silver box has RF out feature for use with a magic eye?
If not, I need to buy an additional Sky Q mini box pushing my cost up to £248 up front, which feels a bit on the steep side to watch TV in the bedroom on very rare occasions.
So it's either don't have sky Q at all, or pay £248 and have 3 boxes when I really only want 2.
If not, I need to buy an additional Sky Q mini box pushing my cost up to £248 up front, which feels a bit on the steep side to watch TV in the bedroom on very rare occasions.
So it's either don't have sky Q at all, or pay £248 and have 3 boxes when I really only want 2.
_dobbo_ said:
OK so I've been searching for a bit but can't find anything... Does anyone know if the Sky Q silver box has RF out feature for use with a magic eye?
If not, I need to buy an additional Sky Q mini box pushing my cost up to £248 up front, which feels a bit on the steep side to watch TV in the bedroom on very rare occasions.
So it's either don't have sky Q at all, or pay £248 and have 3 boxes when I really only want 2.
GIf not, I need to buy an additional Sky Q mini box pushing my cost up to £248 up front, which feels a bit on the steep side to watch TV in the bedroom on very rare occasions.
So it's either don't have sky Q at all, or pay £248 and have 3 boxes when I really only want 2.
I've just ordered and unless I've missed something a second mini box is included in the silver package. I have gone all in with broadband, movies and sports and my extra box is part of the deal. Viewing on two TVs, no extra cost.
Bit of a Unit said:
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I've just ordered and unless I've missed something a second mini box is included in the silver package. I have gone all in with broadband, movies and sports and my extra box is part of the deal. Viewing on two TVs, no extra cost.
No, you're right, but my situation is a bit different. I've just ordered and unless I've missed something a second mini box is included in the silver package. I have gone all in with broadband, movies and sports and my extra box is part of the deal. Viewing on two TVs, no extra cost.
Currently HDMI splitter to two TVs downstairs, RF out to TV upstairs, magic eyes everywhere.
If I go Sky Q silver I get what I wanted, which is different box in living room and family room allowing us to watch different channels in each, but I lose the RF signal to the bedroom so I lose sky upstairs altogether.
Which means to get Sky Q, I have to also buy an extra mini box at £99, just for the occasional bit of TV in the bedroom.
We have no TV aerial at all, so that's not an option. I guess in the scheme of things it's not that much, but the extra £99 makes it seem like much less of a good deal for the multiroom business.
_dobbo_ said:
Bit of a Unit said:
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I've just ordered and unless I've missed something a second mini box is included in the silver package. I have gone all in with broadband, movies and sports and my extra box is part of the deal. Viewing on two TVs, no extra cost.
No, you're right, but my situation is a bit different. I've just ordered and unless I've missed something a second mini box is included in the silver package. I have gone all in with broadband, movies and sports and my extra box is part of the deal. Viewing on two TVs, no extra cost.
Currently HDMI splitter to two TVs downstairs, RF out to TV upstairs, magic eyes everywhere.
If I go Sky Q silver I get what I wanted, which is different box in living room and family room allowing us to watch different channels in each, but I lose the RF signal to the bedroom so I lose sky upstairs altogether.
Which means to get Sky Q, I have to also buy an extra mini box at £99, just for the occasional bit of TV in the bedroom.
We have no TV aerial at all, so that's not an option. I guess in the scheme of things it's not that much, but the extra £99 makes it seem like much less of a good deal for the multiroom business.
Chris Stott said:
Placed my order... no brainer for £1.50 a month extra.
Install date March 4.
Can you verify Install date March 4.
1. One off cost
2. Total monthly cost
3. What package and any extras you have sky go unlimited calls highest level fibre etc.
So that we can all compare and ensure we get at least the same deal as you have negotiated.
Sky Q includes Sky Go Extra as standard.
Sky have confirmed on Twitter (and elsewhere) that discounts on Sports/Movies will continue, but those on the main packs/multiroom won't. Don't think they're offering any new discounts though.
They're only taking orders from customers who either already have Sky broadband or are ordering it. Other customers (like me!) have to wait a few weeks.
Sky have confirmed on Twitter (and elsewhere) that discounts on Sports/Movies will continue, but those on the main packs/multiroom won't. Don't think they're offering any new discounts though.
They're only taking orders from customers who either already have Sky broadband or are ordering it. Other customers (like me!) have to wait a few weeks.
Strange...... After 30mins on hold, I've just finished talking to a chap and got a different view.
No upfront cost (apparently Sky own & maintain the box then have it back if you leave), I'd get a Silver SkyQ box plus one Mini box. Cost was about £78 (I forget exactly). I asked for a 2nd Mini box (we currently have Sky HD distributed to 4 TVs in the house) and was told I couldn't but the box, but could order as many as I liked for an extra £12 a month per box.
Perhaps there's still some confusion with Sky. I'd take a Silver & free Mini, then buy a 2nd Mini to start with, but that wasn't offered. Strange. I might try to call back tomorrow and speak to someone different.
No upfront cost (apparently Sky own & maintain the box then have it back if you leave), I'd get a Silver SkyQ box plus one Mini box. Cost was about £78 (I forget exactly). I asked for a 2nd Mini box (we currently have Sky HD distributed to 4 TVs in the house) and was told I couldn't but the box, but could order as many as I liked for an extra £12 a month per box.
Perhaps there's still some confusion with Sky. I'd take a Silver & free Mini, then buy a 2nd Mini to start with, but that wasn't offered. Strange. I might try to call back tomorrow and speak to someone different.
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