Changes to Sky in 2012

DXRulz · 16-12-2011, 21:47

Been hearing around that there are going to be a lot of changes to Sky in 2012 can anyone shed some light on this?

CTD101 · 16-12-2011, 21:49

Depends what you mean by changes. Plenty of new things coming in the new year if that's what you mean.

THOMO · 16-12-2011, 21:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by CTD101

Depends what you mean by changes. Plenty of new things coming in the new year if that's what you mean.

I'm getting quite excited now and whatever they are i'm looking forward to it.
Ian.

Craig · 16-12-2011, 22:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by CTD101

Depends what you mean by changes. Plenty of new things coming in the new year if that's what you mean.

Don't leave us hanging

Can't you give us any hints?

Caxton · 17-12-2011, 00:28

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1600782

Scroll down to "coming soon" and look at the month by month listings to give you an idea of what to expect

This for January for example

January
On the 24th According to Broadcastnow. (Radiomike)
Sky Arts 1 and Sky Arts 1 HD move from 243 and 244 to 129
Sky Arts 2 and Sky Arts 2 HD move from 245 and 256 to 130
Sky 2 moves from 129 to 121
Sky Living Loves closes down
Sky 3D moves from 217 to 170
Sky Living +1 moves from 121 to 123

Have you never looked at that thread before?

Quote:

Originally Posted by THOMO

I'm getting quite excited now and whatever they are i'm looking forward to it.
Ian.

As you can see, don't get too excited, not too much there to generate much excitement that I can see

CTD101 · 17-12-2011, 07:33

I don't class epg changes as something new. Think the op was referring to new services.

Caxton · 17-12-2011, 10:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by CTD101

I don't class epg changes as something new. Think the op was referring to new services.

Well that list usually include new services and it does, like the Sky F1 HD channel coming in March and a few later during the year like the long awaited Electric Sofa that might be coming. If there are non listed I would say there are no new services coming at the moment and therefore, as I said, nothing there to get excited about.

I gave that link as it is probably one of the best places to look that I know of.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CTD101

Depends what you mean by changes. Plenty of new things coming in the new year if that's what you mean.

The OP asked you what are they were, well what are they then?

muppetman11 · 17-12-2011, 10:10

While not a new product , this is a very welcome update

http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/4351...-hits-sky-apps

bbv · 17-12-2011, 20:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Caxton

Well that list usually include new services and it does, like the Sky F1 HD channel coming in March and a few later during the year like the long awaited Electric Sofa that might be coming. If there are non listed I would say there are no new services coming at the moment and therefore, as I said, nothing there to get excited about.

I gave that link as it is probably one of the best places to look that I know of

CDT101 works for Sky I believe and usually knows what is around he corner so if he says we have exciting things coming in 2012 then I would believe him.
Let's just say he is that reliable, that when it comes to rumours about new services from sky, I ignore then until CDT101 confirms them.

peter05 · 17-12-2011, 20:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by CTD101

Depends what you mean by changes. Plenty of new things coming in the new year if that's what you mean.

sounds like new charges unlike freesat which is free

ilovekrys · 17-12-2011, 20:40

coming in 2012 so it says on the bill wifi coming in 2012 pass on what that means

Craig · 17-12-2011, 22:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by ilovekrys

coming in 2012 so it says on the bill wifi coming in 2012 pass on what that means

That must be the "Sky Anywhere" service. [not sure if it's still that] Along the lines of BT Openzone.

Free wifi hotspots for Sky broadband subscribers.

CTD101 · 17-12-2011, 22:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by bbv

CDT101 works for Sky I believe and usually knows what is around he corner so if he says we have exciting things coming in 2012 then I would believe him.
Let's just say he is that reliable, that when it comes to rumours about new services from sky, I ignore then until CDT101 confirms them.

Appreciate the kind words, I do work for sky but I can understand some peoples scepticism. As for some of the things coming in the new year, as mentioned Sky Wifi, for those on sky broadband. With sky taking over the Cloud there will be over 5000 free wifi hotspots at launch. The bigger picture with regards to the Cloud will be Sky Anywhere, where you will be able to access not only Sky Go but your planner on the move also (hd+ boxes only). Expect to hear an announcement on fibre broadband in the new year too. There will be an updated epg, where it will become an HD epg, with slightly different fonts to the current epg, and also expect Dolby Digital over hdmi to be added like with the non + hd boxes. The Shared Planner feature is due to start testing soon, where if you have multiple hd boxes you can view a recorded programme on any of the hd boxes in your house (provided they are linked to your router). Anytime+ will be rolled out to other isp's and is currently going through more staff testing.

CTD101 · 17-12-2011, 22:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by peter05

sounds like new charges unlike freesat which is free

Except for any extra cost relating to fibre broadband, all those things mentioned in my post above will be free.

THOMO · 17-12-2011, 22:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by CTD101

Appreciate the kind words, I do work for sky but I can understand some peoples scepticism. As for some of the things coming in the new year, as mentioned Sky Wifi, for those on sky broadband. With sky taking over the Cloud there will be over 5000 free wifi hotspots at launch. The bigger picture with regards to the Cloud will be Sky Anywhere, where you will be able to access not only Sky Go but your planner on the move also (hd+ boxes only). Expect to hear an announcement on fibre broadband in the new year too. There will be an updated epg, where it will become an HD epg, with slightly different fonts to the current epg, and also expect Dolby Digital over hdmi to be added like with the non + hd boxes. The Shared Planner feature is due to start testing soon, where if you have multiple hd boxes you can view a recorded programme on any of the hd boxes in your house (provided they are linked to your router). Anytime+ will be rolled out to other isp's and is currently going through more staff testing.

Quite an exciting year ahead and thanks for sharing the information.
Ian.

CTD101 · 17-12-2011, 22:49

Your welcome, there is more to come too but can't divulge any more at the moment

chenks · 18-12-2011, 10:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by CTD101

and also expect Dolby Digital over hdmi to be added like with the non + hd boxes.

so this will require new STBs then surely? as it's currently a hardware limitation rather than a software one?

CTD101 · 18-12-2011, 14:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by chenks

so this will require new STBs then surely? as it's currently a hardware limitation rather than a software one?

I've been led to believe it's a software issue as it's already available on the non+ hd boxes. Merely passing on what I've been told. Will try and get a definitive answer for you.

chenks · 18-12-2011, 14:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by CTD101

I've been led to believe it's a software issue as it's already available on the non+ hd boxes. Merely passing on what I've been told. Will try and get a definitive answer for you.

the non + HD boxes are new hardware though, so that can't be used as a comparison really. (i have both a 1tb box and the non + HD box).

if it's just a software issue then why has it never been enabled before?

CTD101 · 18-12-2011, 14:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by chenks

the non + HD boxes are new hardware though, so that can't be used as a comparison really. (i have both a 1tb box and the non + HD box).

if it's just a software issue then why has it never been enabled before?

I asked that very question. It's not often us installers get to speak to the tech guys so as you can imagine it was a brief conversation. To be honest sky have been busy working on fixes and updates to the current software as well as planning to launch the new 'hd' epg due next year, so may explain why it hasn't been enabled yet. I will chase it up though and find out if it is merely a software update required as the tech guy suggested.

chenks · 18-12-2011, 14:58

i hope it is just a software fix, but i remain sceptical until it actually happens.
also, isn't the EPG supposed to be "HD" already ?

CTD101 · 18-12-2011, 16:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by chenks

i hope it is just a software fix, but i remain sceptical until it actually happens.
also, isn't the EPG supposed to be "HD" already ?

It's not HD though. It was called the sky hd guide but wasn't in hd. The new one is in HD and is way better than the current epg with a few subtle tweaks to it too.

derek500 · 18-12-2011, 16:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by CTD101

It's not HD though. It was called the sky hd guide but wasn't in hd. The new one is in HD and is way better than the current epg with a few subtle tweaks to it too.

Sorry to go off topic CTD101 but can you help?

I've got a Thomson HD box and both USB ports are enabled which allows me to run a pair of USB powered speakers to listen to the radio without using my amp or having my TV on.

I bought a pair for my Father--in-Law who's got a new Amstrad HD box, but I can't get any power out of the USBs, any way of enabling them?

Caxton · 18-12-2011, 16:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by peter05

sounds like new charges unlike freesat which is free

Freesat is free, we know by the name but it has its limitations that is why it is free.

chenks · 18-12-2011, 16:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by derek500

but I can't get any power out of the USBs, any way of enabling them?

there are no end-user options for the USB ports

16-12-2011, 21:47	#1
DXRulz Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oswestry, Shropshire Posts: 4,196	Changes to Sky in 2012 Been hearing around that there are going to be a lot of changes to Sky in 2012 can anyone shed some light on this?

16-12-2011, 21:49	#2
CTD101 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Gods country Wales Posts: 4,035	Depends what you mean by changes. Plenty of new things coming in the new year if that's what you mean.

16-12-2011, 21:54	#3
THOMO Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. Posts: 4,621	Quote: Originally Posted by CTD101 Depends what you mean by changes. Plenty of new things coming in the new year if that's what you mean. I'm getting quite excited now and whatever they are i'm looking forward to it. Ian.

16-12-2011, 22:51	#4
Craig Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 2,232	Quote: Originally Posted by CTD101 Depends what you mean by changes. Plenty of new things coming in the new year if that's what you mean. Don't leave us hanging Can't you give us any hints?

17-12-2011, 00:28	#5
Caxton Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 24,065	http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1600782 Scroll down to "coming soon" and look at the month by month listings to give you an idea of what to expect This for January for example January On the 24th According to Broadcastnow. (Radiomike) Sky Arts 1 and Sky Arts 1 HD move from 243 and 244 to 129 Sky Arts 2 and Sky Arts 2 HD move from 245 and 256 to 130 Sky 2 moves from 129 to 121 Sky Living Loves closes down Sky 3D moves from 217 to 170 Sky Living +1 moves from 121 to 123 Have you never looked at that thread before? Quote: Originally Posted by THOMO I'm getting quite excited now and whatever they are i'm looking forward to it. Ian. As you can see, don't get too excited, not too much there to generate much excitement that I can see

17-12-2011, 07:33	#6
CTD101 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Gods country Wales Posts: 4,035	I don't class epg changes as something new. Think the op was referring to new services.

17-12-2011, 10:01	#7
Caxton Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 24,065	Quote: Originally Posted by CTD101 I don't class epg changes as something new. Think the op was referring to new services. Well that list usually include new services and it does, like the Sky F1 HD channel coming in March and a few later during the year like the long awaited Electric Sofa that might be coming. If there are non listed I would say there are no new services coming at the moment and therefore, as I said, nothing there to get excited about. I gave that link as it is probably one of the best places to look that I know of. Quote: Originally Posted by CTD101 Depends what you mean by changes. Plenty of new things coming in the new year if that's what you mean. The OP asked you what are they were, well what are they then?

17-12-2011, 10:10	#8
muppetman11 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2,162	While not a new product , this is a very welcome update http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/4351...-hits-sky-apps

17-12-2011, 20:16	#9
bbv Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 495	Quote: Originally Posted by Caxton Well that list usually include new services and it does, like the Sky F1 HD channel coming in March and a few later during the year like the long awaited Electric Sofa that might be coming. If there are non listed I would say there are no new services coming at the moment and therefore, as I said, nothing there to get excited about. I gave that link as it is probably one of the best places to look that I know of CDT101 works for Sky I believe and usually knows what is around he corner so if he says we have exciting things coming in 2012 then I would believe him. Let's just say he is that reliable, that when it comes to rumours about new services from sky, I ignore then until CDT101 confirms them.

17-12-2011, 20:27	#10
peter05 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 2,531	Quote: Originally Posted by CTD101 Depends what you mean by changes. Plenty of new things coming in the new year if that's what you mean. sounds like new charges unlike freesat which is free

17-12-2011, 20:40	#11
ilovekrys Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,601	coming in 2012 so it says on the bill wifi coming in 2012 pass on what that means

17-12-2011, 22:10	#12
Craig Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 2,232	Quote: Originally Posted by ilovekrys coming in 2012 so it says on the bill wifi coming in 2012 pass on what that means That must be the "Sky Anywhere" service. [not sure if it's still that] Along the lines of BT Openzone. Free wifi hotspots for Sky broadband subscribers.

17-12-2011, 22:40	#13
CTD101 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Gods country Wales Posts: 4,035	Quote: Originally Posted by bbv CDT101 works for Sky I believe and usually knows what is around he corner so if he says we have exciting things coming in 2012 then I would believe him. Let's just say he is that reliable, that when it comes to rumours about new services from sky, I ignore then until CDT101 confirms them. Appreciate the kind words, I do work for sky but I can understand some peoples scepticism. As for some of the things coming in the new year, as mentioned Sky Wifi, for those on sky broadband. With sky taking over the Cloud there will be over 5000 free wifi hotspots at launch. The bigger picture with regards to the Cloud will be Sky Anywhere, where you will be able to access not only Sky Go but your planner on the move also (hd+ boxes only). Expect to hear an announcement on fibre broadband in the new year too. There will be an updated epg, where it will become an HD epg, with slightly different fonts to the current epg, and also expect Dolby Digital over hdmi to be added like with the non + hd boxes. The Shared Planner feature is due to start testing soon, where if you have multiple hd boxes you can view a recorded programme on any of the hd boxes in your house (provided they are linked to your router). Anytime+ will be rolled out to other isp's and is currently going through more staff testing.

17-12-2011, 22:41	#14
CTD101 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Gods country Wales Posts: 4,035	Quote: Originally Posted by peter05 sounds like new charges unlike freesat which is free Except for any extra cost relating to fibre broadband, all those things mentioned in my post above will be free.

17-12-2011, 22:46	#15
THOMO Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. Posts: 4,621	Quote: Originally Posted by CTD101 Appreciate the kind words, I do work for sky but I can understand some peoples scepticism. As for some of the things coming in the new year, as mentioned Sky Wifi, for those on sky broadband. With sky taking over the Cloud there will be over 5000 free wifi hotspots at launch. The bigger picture with regards to the Cloud will be Sky Anywhere, where you will be able to access not only Sky Go but your planner on the move also (hd+ boxes only). Expect to hear an announcement on fibre broadband in the new year too. There will be an updated epg, where it will become an HD epg, with slightly different fonts to the current epg, and also expect Dolby Digital over hdmi to be added like with the non + hd boxes. The Shared Planner feature is due to start testing soon, where if you have multiple hd boxes you can view a recorded programme on any of the hd boxes in your house (provided they are linked to your router). Anytime+ will be rolled out to other isp's and is currently going through more staff testing. Quite an exciting year ahead and thanks for sharing the information. Ian.

17-12-2011, 22:49	#16
CTD101 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Gods country Wales Posts: 4,035	Your welcome, there is more to come too but can't divulge any more at the moment

18-12-2011, 10:31	#17
chenks Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: North Ayrshire Posts: 11,399	Quote: Originally Posted by CTD101 and also expect Dolby Digital over hdmi to be added like with the non + hd boxes. so this will require new STBs then surely? as it's currently a hardware limitation rather than a software one?

18-12-2011, 14:23	#18
CTD101 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Gods country Wales Posts: 4,035	Quote: Originally Posted by chenks so this will require new STBs then surely? as it's currently a hardware limitation rather than a software one? I've been led to believe it's a software issue as it's already available on the non+ hd boxes. Merely passing on what I've been told. Will try and get a definitive answer for you.

18-12-2011, 14:31	#19
chenks Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: North Ayrshire Posts: 11,399	Quote: Originally Posted by CTD101 I've been led to believe it's a software issue as it's already available on the non+ hd boxes. Merely passing on what I've been told. Will try and get a definitive answer for you. the non + HD boxes are new hardware though, so that can't be used as a comparison really. (i have both a 1tb box and the non + HD box). if it's just a software issue then why has it never been enabled before?

18-12-2011, 14:43	#20
CTD101 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Gods country Wales Posts: 4,035	Quote: Originally Posted by chenks the non + HD boxes are new hardware though, so that can't be used as a comparison really. (i have both a 1tb box and the non + HD box). if it's just a software issue then why has it never been enabled before? I asked that very question. It's not often us installers get to speak to the tech guys so as you can imagine it was a brief conversation. To be honest sky have been busy working on fixes and updates to the current software as well as planning to launch the new 'hd' epg due next year, so may explain why it hasn't been enabled yet. I will chase it up though and find out if it is merely a software update required as the tech guy suggested.

18-12-2011, 14:58	#21
chenks Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: North Ayrshire Posts: 11,399	i hope it is just a software fix, but i remain sceptical until it actually happens. also, isn't the EPG supposed to be "HD" already ?

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18-12-2011, 16:08	#22
CTD101 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Gods country Wales Posts: 4,035	Quote: Originally Posted by chenks i hope it is just a software fix, but i remain sceptical until it actually happens. also, isn't the EPG supposed to be "HD" already ? It's not HD though. It was called the sky hd guide but wasn't in hd. The new one is in HD and is way better than the current epg with a few subtle tweaks to it too.

18-12-2011, 16:13	#23
derek500 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 20,375	Quote: Originally Posted by CTD101 It's not HD though. It was called the sky hd guide but wasn't in hd. The new one is in HD and is way better than the current epg with a few subtle tweaks to it too. Sorry to go off topic CTD101 but can you help? I've got a Thomson HD box and both USB ports are enabled which allows me to run a pair of USB powered speakers to listen to the radio without using my amp or having my TV on. I bought a pair for my Father--in-Law who's got a new Amstrad HD box, but I can't get any power out of the USBs, any way of enabling them?

18-12-2011, 16:33	#24
Caxton Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 24,065	Quote: Originally Posted by peter05 sounds like new charges unlike freesat which is free Freesat is free, we know by the name but it has its limitations that is why it is free.

18-12-2011, 16:34	#25
chenks Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: North Ayrshire Posts: 11,399	Quote: Originally Posted by derek500 but I can't get any power out of the USBs, any way of enabling them? there are no end-user options for the USB ports