Can I use a different viewing card in my sky box?
Can I use a different viewing card in my sky box?
The only Viewing Card linked to your subscription is the one in your Sky box at home. Viewing Cards aren’t transferable between customer accounts.
How do I pair my viewing card to my Sky HD box?
Sign into the My Sky app with your SkyID. Select Manage account, then TV followed by TV settings. Select Activate next to Activate card and follow the on-screen instructions, entering the details you made a note of earlier.
Does Sky Q viewing card work in a Sky+ box?
There has been some talk that buying a replacement viewing card allows you to stream both Sky+ and Sky Q simultaneously, but this does not work. So basically, you cannot use your Sky+ box with Sky Q because the systems are simply not compatible with one another.
Do I need a Sky viewing card to watch free channels?
free-to-AIR channels are ones that can be received without needing a viewing card or subscription. The free-to-AIR satelite service backed by the BBC and ITV is called Freesat. The free-to-VIEW service operated by Sky is called fSfS or Freesat from Sky.
How do you reset Sky HD box?
Reset your Sky box
- Turn off your Sky box directly at the mains.
- Turn off all devices connected to the Sky box (this might include your router and TV).
- Check that all the lights on the Sky box have completely disappeared.
- Leave the box and connected devices off for a few minutes.
- Switch your devices back on.
Why is my sky Q box saying no viewing card?
If you’re waiting for Sky Q to be installed and get a ‘Viewing card not authorised’ message while watching Sky+, you’ll need to pair the new viewing card we’ve sent you ahead of your installation. To do this, simply remove your old viewing card from your Sky+ box, insert the new one and activate it.
How do I remove the viewing card from my Sky HD box?
The viewing card slot is under the flap on the front of your Sky±HD box. There’s no need to remove the viewing card unless it’s faulty or has expired. Your Sky±HD remote can work with both your Sky±HD box and your TV. Press tv on the remote to switch control from the Sky±HD box to the TV.
Can you use a Sky box without a card?
Sky boxes have no functionality in the absence of a satellite signal: the card makes no difference. Without a dish, your choices are Freeview (digital terrestrial) via an external or internal aerial, or streaming television services such as NowTV.
How do I reset my old Sky box?
Can an old Sky box be used for Freeview?
Re: Sky + Freeview @Nodrog87 No sky boxes can be used as a freeview box as they are two different systems. It can be used as a Freesat box using an existing Satellite dish. Freeview needs an aerial.
Can I still use my Sky box if I cancel Sky?
Re: Will Multi-Room box work once I cancel Sky Subscription You have to return all your Sky Q boxes if you cancel your subscription, they are only loaned to you.
Why does my Sky Box say wrong card for this box?
The second reasons for seeing the “wrong card for this set top box” error message is that this means that the new white sky viewing card is in hibernation, after not getting the “keep alive” signal from the satellite. This “keep alive” signal is being sent to the Sky card pretty much constantly.
What does “this is the wrong card for this set top box?
“This is the wrong card for this set top box” message on ALL Sky channels. The second reasons for seeing the “wrong card for this set top box” error message is that this means that the new white sky viewing card is in hibernation, after not getting the “keep alive” signal from the satellite.
How do I Find my Sky viewing card?
If you are, check that your viewing card is firmly inserted with the arrows pointing towards your Sky box and the card chip facing down. The viewing card is located at the front of the box in the bottom right-hand corner – on some boxes it’s exposed, however on others it’s behind a plastic cover/flap which can be pulled down.
Why is my viewing card not authorised for Sky Q?
Seeing Viewing card not authorised? If you’re waiting for Sky Q to be installed and get a ‘Viewing card not authorised’ message while watching Sky+, you’ll need to pair the new viewing card we’ve sent you ahead of your installation. To do this, simply remove your old viewing card from your Sky+ box, insert the new one and activate it.
