*** Sky Q Thread ***

[peter212693]

Exciting stuff! New features could be nice but hopefully a good few bug fixes!

 

[Cosimo]

How long till its released?

How long is a piece of string. Sky are at the bottom of the ladder for keeping its customers informed of software upgrades. They have a lot to learn on that front.

 

[rolypolyman]

Have to agree.

 

[matthewhotdude]

I wanted to upgrade but it says online upfront cost of £497 that can't be correct?

 

[Flibster]

I wanted to upgrade but it says online upfront cost of £497 that can't be correct?

Ummm... What are you trying to upgrade too?

SkyQ Silver and 37 Q Mini's?

 

[Converge]

I'm downgrading from Sky Q after finding it all a little lacklustre, thankfully within the 2 week cooling off period, so it 'should' be trouble-free.

I find the UI is pretty clunky, lacks a lot of the features of the SKY+ HD UI that I liked and the hardware is clearly in dire need of further testing and refinement.
It needs a lot more work, but I guess it is first generation and all.

 

[matthewhotdude]

Ummm... What are you trying to upgrade too?

SkyQ Silver and 37 Q Mini's?

Hahaha Just SkyQ and one mini! Take it the websites broke?

 

[theone8181]

Hahaha Just SkyQ and one mini! Take it the websites broke?

I guess nobody at sky thought someone would get rid of q lol.

 

[Vertigo]

First report of new UHD compatible firmware has appeared. Looks legit so maybe they're finally starting the rollout.

 

[picnic]

With the rebranding of the Movie channels Friday it seems logical.

 

[Vertigo]

Screenies of it are showing ability to output 2160p to a compatible TV and a new Ultra HD section with on-demand movies.

Rolling out in time for a surprise UHD broadcast of The Open next week?

 

[tweedbean]

Has anyone got Sky Q and a Sky Q mini box with BT sport on both?

When installed BT sport only worked on the main box when I expected it to work on both as there is only one view card. Sky said I needed to speak to BT but havent had chance yet. Is it an extra charge to get it working on a second or third mini box?

 

[Vertigo]

Has anyone got Sky Q and a Sky Q mini box with BT sport on both?

When installed BT sport only worked on the main box when I expected it to work on both as there is only one view card. Sky said I needed to speak to BT but havent had chance yet. Is it an extra charge to get it working on a second or third mini box?

Yes, BT charge an extra 5 or 6 quid for it to work on minis. Daylight robbery.

 

[Cosimo]

The new firmware:

Spoiler

 

[Vertigo]

Praying the Silver box does as good a job of HD upscaling as my TV does or I'm going to be seriously annoyed.

 

[peter212693]

Will this be pushed out by itself or will it need a manual update?

 

[tweedbean]

Yes, BT charge an extra 5 or 6 quid for it to work on minis. Daylight robbery.

Thanks is that per mini box or a one off charge?

 

[Vertigo]

Thanks is that per mini box or a one off charge?

One off I believe so you can watch on two minis if you want. Don't quote me though as I don't have BT Sport myself.

 

[Vertigo]

Will this be pushed out by itself or will it need a manual update?

Will happen automatically but in slow stages to start with in case of issues so might be a while before you get it.

 

[Frijj]

I really like Sky Q when it works, but on my mini's I can probabably watch for 10 minutes then I get the error and I can't watch anything unless I go and unplug everything...

I've re-set it all, re-setup everything always the same and I use a
ASUS RT-AC87U AC2400 Router which is a good and not cheap router.. I can connect to my wifi from the bus stop over the road so it is not a wireless distance issue.. super frustrating and not sure what to do!