Help with Sky+ - - info needed

KatieMW · 07-01-2015, 23:47

Hi, have been given a sky+ box.
I already have multi room subscription, with the basic box.
Is there a way to switch them so I can record on the + box without having to pay any extra?
Thank you for any info/help in advance

Chasing Shadows · 08-01-2015, 08:53

Yes. Replace the Sky box with the Sky+ box. Phone Sky to pair the card with the new box - and ask them to enable Sky+ functionality on the new card. If you want to be able to record two channels simultaneously, or record one channel while watching another, you'll need a second cable running from the Sky dish to the new Sky+ box.

KatieMW · 13-01-2015, 21:51

Thanks Chase,

I "think" I already have the cable, the sky engineer fitted/wired up something to the side of my house, would this be what I need.....?

chrisjr · 13-01-2015, 22:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by KatieMW

Thanks Chase,

I "think" I already have the cable, the sky engineer fitted/wired up something to the side of my house, would this be what I need.....?

There will be at least one cable going to the multi room box. If you want full functionality of the Sky+ box there needs to be a second identical cable run in. It will be exactly like the Sky+ box you already have in the living room.

So if you only have one cable going to the multi room box you can still use the + box but will be limited as to what combinations of channels you can watch and record at the same time.

Winston_1 · 13-01-2015, 23:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by KatieMW

Thanks Chase,

I "think" I already have the cable, the sky engineer fitted/wired up something to the side of my house, would this be what I need.....?

No, sky don't use engineers. He/she was an installer.

webbie · 14-01-2015, 00:10

So you know personally every installer sky use? Not one of them is an engineer?

Nigel Goodwin · 14-01-2015, 08:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by webbie

So you know personally every installer sky use? Not one of them is an engineer?

Doesn't matter if they have doctorates in something unconnected, they are still only installers

webbie · 14-01-2015, 13:13

...but if they have an engineering degree ?
They may be employed as installers, but they are actually engineers.

Nigel Goodwin · 14-01-2015, 15:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by webbie

...but if they have an engineering degree ?
They may be employed as installers, but they are actually engineers.

The chances are rather slim

And in any case, not relevant to their job as an installer.

07-01-2015, 23:47	#1
KatieMW Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 2	Help with Sky+ - - info needed Hi, have been given a sky+ box. I already have multi room subscription, with the basic box. Is there a way to switch them so I can record on the + box without having to pay any extra? Thank you for any info/help in advance

08-01-2015, 08:53	#2
Chasing Shadows Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,536	Yes. Replace the Sky box with the Sky+ box. Phone Sky to pair the card with the new box - and ask them to enable Sky+ functionality on the new card. If you want to be able to record two channels simultaneously, or record one channel while watching another, you'll need a second cable running from the Sky dish to the new Sky+ box.

13-01-2015, 21:51	#3
KatieMW Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 2	Thanks Chase, I "think" I already have the cable, the sky engineer fitted/wired up something to the side of my house, would this be what I need.....?

13-01-2015, 22:59	#4
chrisjr Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Reading Posts: 27,916	Quote: Originally Posted by KatieMW Thanks Chase, I "think" I already have the cable, the sky engineer fitted/wired up something to the side of my house, would this be what I need.....? There will be at least one cable going to the multi room box. If you want full functionality of the Sky+ box there needs to be a second identical cable run in. It will be exactly like the Sky+ box you already have in the living room. So if you only have one cable going to the multi room box you can still use the + box but will be limited as to what combinations of channels you can watch and record at the same time.

13-01-2015, 23:03	#5
Winston_1 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 5,008	Quote: Originally Posted by KatieMW Thanks Chase, I "think" I already have the cable, the sky engineer fitted/wired up something to the side of my house, would this be what I need.....? No, sky don't use engineers. He/she was an installer.

14-01-2015, 00:10	#6
webbie Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: North Devon Posts: 1,568	So you know personally every installer sky use? Not one of them is an engineer?

14-01-2015, 08:51	#7
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by webbie So you know personally every installer sky use? Not one of them is an engineer? Doesn't matter if they have doctorates in something unconnected, they are still only installers

14-01-2015, 13:13	#8
webbie Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: North Devon Posts: 1,568	...but if they have an engineering degree ? They may be employed as installers, but they are actually engineers.

14-01-2015, 15:50	#9
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by webbie ...but if they have an engineering degree ? They may be employed as installers, but they are actually engineers. The chances are rather slim And in any case, not relevant to their job as an installer.

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