Can I connect my phone to my Sky box?

Can I use the Sky+ app on my Android phone or tablet? Yes. The phone and tablet versions of the app have a slightly different layout, with the tablet app more accessible for browsing.

How do I connect my Android phone to my Sky box?

Swipe your Android device’s screen, and you can change channels, pause and rewind live TV, and add or delete recordings. Just connect your Sky+HD box to the same Wi-Fi network as your Android device, and you’re good to go. Previously, the feature was only available on the iOS version of the app.

How do I get catch up on my Sky HD box?

Downloading on Sky Q

  1. Press Home on your Sky Q remote and download from: Catch Up TV, Sky Cinema, Sky Box Sets, Home, Sports, Kids or Music.
  2. Within these menus, you can browse the categories to help you find a show.
  3. Select the movie or show to add it to your download queue. When it’s ready to watch, we’ll let you know.

How do I get my Sky box to record from my phone?

Using Remote Record Select TV Guide from the bottom menu. Scroll down to view live programming across all channels, filter by category by tapping All Channels. Tap on the name programme you want to record. Tap Record, then choose if you want to Record once to Sky box or Record series on Sky box.

Does your Sky box need to be connected to a telephone line?

Both your Sky+ boxes need to be connected to either a phone line or a broadband line, most people these days have their box connected to their broadband connection.

Can you connect Sky without HDMI?

Re: Connecting without HDMI @JDAVDJ wrote: Yes, it has ethernet, Sat in, 3 x HDMI, earphones, AV in, YpBr in and Optical. The AV sockets might be an option (and probably cheaper) if you don’t want to buy a converter as @Annie+UK mentioned.

Can I control Sky from my phone?

The Sky+ app for Android has been updated, letting you use your phone or tablet as a remote control for your Sky+ HD box. Just connect your Sky+HD box to the same Wi-Fi network as your Android device, and you’re good to go. …

Why can’t I download on Sky catch up?

Pause and resume the download If you have a working broadband connection and your download is stuck at 1%, try pausing then resuming your download: Press Home on your Sky Q remote and select Recordings. Select Manage then Downloading and then select Pause queue. To resume downloading, select Resume queue.

Is Sky Box sets the same as on demand?

Sky Box Sets is a feature of the Sky Signature package which gives you unlimited, on demand access to 500 different series. You can browse through all of the available titles and then select an episode to download it straight to your Sky Q box.

Can I get my Sky box to record without subscription?

Re: Cancelling sky subscription and keeping equipment If you cancel your Sky subscription then you can keep the box as you own a Sky+ box and it will continue to receive the free channels but you will be unable to record them or watch any recordings back you might have made.

Can I get Sky without a landline?

Can I get Sky broadband without a landline? No, all Sky broadband packages, whether they’re standard broadband, superfast fibre or ultrafast, require you to take a landline too. Don’t want a home phone?

How can I use my phone on my Sky Box?

Fling photos from your phone or tablet up onto the TV using the app. The idea is to allow you to share photos with a room full of people, without having to huddle round your phone. Simply open the app, find the photos you want to share, and have them sent to the box. As long as you’re on the same Wi-Fi network, it’s that simple.

Why is Sky catch up on my phone not working?

Below are some the common reasons why this situation occurs: Since Sky Catch Up operates solely through the internet, you have the option to catch your favorite programs on your main television screen like how you would on your laptop or phone. But of course, this advantage also has its fair share of issues.

How do I connect My Sky Q box to my TV?

Plug the pink end to the Box while the other end to the TV. Connect the power cable into the “ blue port” and then the head to mains. Now “ Switch on ” power supply. Press the “ Home ” button on your Sky Q Remote and your Box should start now.

Can a Sky + app be used on a TV?

You can even use the Sky+ app as a smart media sharing device. Fling photos from your phone or tablet up onto the TV using the app. The idea is to allow you to share photos with a room full of people, without having to huddle round your phone.