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tinpants · 06-03-09, 07:12 PM

Right then. Can anyone tell me if I can buy a Sky + box from Ebay (for example) and just start using it? Do I need to tell Sky about it or register it or anything like that and does it need to be connected to anything other than the mains electric, the satellite feed and the TV?

Thanking you in advance.

Nick.

BigFootIsBlurry · 06-03-09, 07:15 PM

Sky+ box has two sat inputs, so you can watch one thing and record another. If you're not bothered about this its just plug and play. If your dish is easy to get to have a look on the end of the sticky out bit (technical term), it might already have somewhere to attach a second coax cable (mine has four sockets). If it has this then you just need another lead and you're good to go.

06-03-09, 07:17 PM

You'll need to ask Sky to activate the Sky+ functionality on your card, and tie the card to your new box, I believe, which may be interesting.

A Sky+ HD box is only £49 at the moment, just buy a new one and get the warranty and Sky+ features.

BigFootIsBlurry · 06-03-09, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan

You'll need to ask Sky to activate the Sky+ functionality on your card, and tie the card to your new box, I believe, which may be interesting.

I didn't think this was the case? I could be wrong though.

maviczap · 06-03-09, 07:26 PM

It will work without a Sky card, but it won't record without a Sky+ account.

I got a Sky+ box on Freecycle, but got a FREESAT card from SKY (£20). When I phoned to activate the Freesat card, the lady said 'You know that's a Sky+ box, but it won't record'.

When you activate any Sky card you have to give the serial number of the box when you register. They know ALL the serial numbers of their boxes and what type

Without the card you don't get as many channels, nor do you get your regional BBC channels either.

tinpants · 06-03-09, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan

You'll need to ask Sky to activate the Sky+ functionality on your card, and tie the card to your new box, I believe, which may be interesting.

A Sky+ HD box is only £49 at the moment, just buy a new one and get the warranty and Sky+ features.

Yeah, but the standard installation fee for a kosher box is £60.

Blatant rip-off.

06-03-09, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Bellerophon

Yeah, but the standard installation fee for a kosher box is £60.

Blatant rip-off.

£30 if you're an existing customer, I believe.

And it's well worth every penny. Sky+ is great, and Sky+ HD even greater.

fizzwheel · 06-03-09, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Bellerophon

Yeah, but the standard installation fee for a kosher box is £60.

Blatant rip-off.

It is

I just had quick look its cheaper to upgrade to a HD+ box, the box is £49 but the setup / admin fee is £30...

maviczap · 06-03-09, 07:31 PM

If you have a dish already, then all you need to do is hook it up.

Even if you don't have a dish, then tuning into Sky isn't that difficult. All boxes have signal strength meter built in. Point it in the right direction & get the angle near enough and check the signal strength.

This takes two people, one shouting good, bad, left a bit, up a bit - perfect

maviczap · 06-03-09, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by fizzwheel

It is

I just had quick look its cheaper to upgrade to a HD+ box, the box is £49 but the setup / admin fee is £30...

yep, but the boxes were £200 last year, plus fitting, plus admin

06-03-09, 07:12 PM	#1
tinpants Ubique Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire Posts: 643	Sky+ Right then. Can anyone tell me if I can buy a Sky + box from Ebay (for example) and just start using it? Do I need to tell Sky about it or register it or anything like that and does it need to be connected to anything other than the mains electric, the satellite feed and the TV? Thanking you in advance. Nick. __________________ Jesus loves you. Everyone else thinks you're a pillock

06-03-09, 07:15 PM	#2
BigFootIsBlurry Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Durham Posts: 408	Re: Sky+ Sky+ box has two sat inputs, so you can watch one thing and record another. If you're not bothered about this its just plug and play. If your dish is easy to get to have a look on the end of the sticky out bit (technical term), it might already have somewhere to attach a second coax cable (mine has four sockets). If it has this then you just need another lead and you're good to go. __________________ Ain't no sunshine when she's gone... 2000 curvy, yellow and naked. Gone but not forgotten.

06-03-09, 07:17 PM	#3
Dan Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Sky+ You'll need to ask Sky to activate the Sky+ functionality on your card, and tie the card to your new box, I believe, which may be interesting. A Sky+ HD box is only £49 at the moment, just buy a new one and get the warranty and Sky+ features.

06-03-09, 07:26 PM	#5
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Sky+ It will work without a Sky card, but it won't record without a Sky+ account. I got a Sky+ box on Freecycle, but got a FREESAT card from SKY (£20). When I phoned to activate the Freesat card, the lady said 'You know that's a Sky+ box, but it won't record'. When you activate any Sky card you have to give the serial number of the box when you register. They know ALL the serial numbers of their boxes and what type Without the card you don't get as many channels, nor do you get your regional BBC channels either. __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

06-03-09, 07:31 PM	#9
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Sky+ If you have a dish already, then all you need to do is hook it up. Even if you don't have a dish, then tuning into Sky isn't that difficult. All boxes have signal strength meter built in. Point it in the right direction & get the angle near enough and check the signal strength. This takes two people, one shouting good, bad, left a bit, up a bit - perfect __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius