Skyq

[Digitalize]

If the Q remote does the volume, it should also be turning the TV on, with one press they'll both turn on, then to turn the TV off its a long hold.

Sadly the Q remote isn't as good as the older one at controlling other devices, mainly because of its lack of a TV button.

[mattyn1]

Digitalize said:

If the Q remote does the volume, it should also be turning the TV on, with one press they'll both turn on, then to turn the TV off its a long hold.

Fixed, thank you. Short press switches on the Sky Q box, long press to switch on and off the tv.

Edited by mattyn1 on Friday 15th April 11:50

[Digitalize]

mattyn1 said:

Fix d, thank you. Short press switches on the Sky Q box, long press to switch on and off the tv.

Hmm, mine does both on for short press. Not sure if it's HDMI Control though as it also switches input.

I really like the touch remote, I think anyone saying it's too sensitive isn't used to using a touch screen based device quickly. I doubt my parents would get on well with it. Sadly due to the remote not being able to switch inputs on my amp/navigate my TV menus, I think I might have to look at a Harmony.

[Trustmeimadoctor]

Can't believe back less than 2 months and already a £2 price increase but seems everyone's getting f1

[Gio G]

My Sky Q was playing up last night. Downloaded a movie, and noticed that the speech was very low in volume, as this plays through the centre speaker through surround sounds. Eventually after deleting it and then downloading again, a bit of fast forwarding, the speech came back again, was a tad annoying!! As all other programmes were fine!

G

[dirty boy]

Can someone answer a quick question for me please?

I have a Smart TV on a wall in the dining room, just used for iPlayer and Netflix etc as it's not connected to an aerial and I only have one powerpoint/plug.

Will the new SkyQ box stream straight to a Smart TV or do I need another plug by the TV and some way of hiding the mini box (assuming the mini box needs a plug to power?)

Thanks

[Tycho]

dirty boy said:

Can someone answer a quick question for me please?

I have a Smart TV on a wall in the dining room, just used for iPlayer and Netflix etc as it's not connected to an aerial and I only have one powerpoint/plug.

Will the new SkyQ box stream straight to a Smart TV or do I need another plug by the TV and some way of hiding the mini box (assuming the mini box needs a plug to power?)

Thanks

The mini box will plug into your tv but needs power so you'd need an extension lead. The mini box uses IR but it is pretty sensitive so you may get away with putting it behind your tv and pointing it at the ceiling. Be warned though, the mini boxes can get a little warm.

[rscott]

You could use the touch remote with it - that's bluetooth - and hide the mini somewhere.

[Alex]

rscott said:

You could use the touch remote with it - that's bluetooth - and hide the mini somewhere.

I can't find confirmation of this, so might be wrong, but I'm pretty sure the Mini box is IR only.

[Digitalize]

Nope, I'm using the touch remote with a mini as the silver box has a harmony.

[Alex]

Digitalize said:

Nope, I'm using the touch remote with a mini as the silver box has a harmony.

Ah! Presumably you have to choose the main box or the mini for the Touch remote?

[Trustmeimadoctor]

you just need to pair the remote first with the box you can even use the old remotes

[Digitalize]

It can only be paired with one box at once. You can buy more from Sky for £40 I think.

[spinningman]

Hi. Can anyone enlighten me on the cabling (dish to silver box) requirements. Is it the standard 2 coax out of the lnb or does Q have a different configuration? Many thanks

[Trustmeimadoctor]

same as before just lnb is different

[spinningman]

Trustmeimadoctor said:

same as before just lnb is different

Excellent, thanks for the info

[Trustmeimadoctor]

They replaced my cable as there was an issue they couldn't pic up some really oddball chanels hence my install took 3.5 hours

[DoctorX]

Had to reboot mine at least three times in the first week to restore functionality/signal. Anyone else?

[Digitalize]

Sky Q is very picky about signal, so even if you've got perfect HD it might be an issue.

[tvrforever]

any thoughts about the SkyQ t&cs that are very clear that all the boxes are loaned to the customer (not owned by customer) and must be returned at later date?