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When it came out in 2016, Sky Q was a big change from the service it replaced, Sky+. Its big goal was to accomplish for TV what Sonos did for music: make it really work in more than one room. Sky does have a newer service called Sky Stream, which is supplied through the internet to the Sky Stream Puck or the Sky Glass TV.
This makes the Sky Q service, which uses a satellite dish, seem a bit old-fashioned. Sky Q will still be the best choice for some people, though, and it has enough features to keep a house full of TV fans pleased. The Sky Q boxes are basically both TV set-top boxes and hubs. They can send content to up to two different Sky Q Mini boxes and two tablets at the same time, wherever in your home.
Sky Q SPECIFICATIONS
Specification | Details |
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Platform | Satellite and streaming service |
Channels | Over 300 live channels, including sports and movies |
Storage | 1TB or 2TB internal storage options |
Remote Control | Voice-activated and Bluetooth-enabled |
Mobile App | Sky Go app for streaming on mobile devices |
Multi-Room | Multi-Room function allows watching on multiple TVs |
Sky Q review: Design
There are four Sky Q boxes and a hub for the Internet. The main box is the Sky Q 1TB, which is the one that comes with a new Sky Q subscription by default. (or any Sky TV subscription for that matter). There’s also a Sky Q 2TB box, but you can only get it currently if you ask for it and it costs an extra £99.
Both of these boxes can play content in 4K Ultra HD. People who are fine with HD can get a Sky Q 1TB box that doesn’t have 4K. The Sky Q Mini can be used in bedrooms and second rooms. It connects to your main Q box. All of the boxes are thin, and the Mini and Hub appear almost exactly the same. Yu can buy this SKY Q from its official website
Sky Q review: Setup
The equipment that you have connected to your boxes and generally throughout the rest of your home might, of course, have an effect on the overall performance. Because of this, it is difficult to ever know for certain what aspect of your particular configuration might be the source of the problem. Taking everything into consideration, we have found Sky Q to be extremely reliable, which gives us the confidence to recommend it to others.
Sky Q review: Interface
Sky has been the best at making user interfaces for a long time, and Sky Q shows how it should be done. The interface is made for HD and 4K TVs, and it uses the full width and resolution of the screen.
On the left, you can get a live preview of what you’re watching, and the menu options are on the right. Whether you want to watch your recordings, look through the TV Guide, or search on-demand entertainment, the menu system is easy to use, with clear language descriptions and loads of thumbnail photos.
Sky Q review: Remotes
The original Sky Q Touch remote was one of the most controversial elements of the system. Instead of buttons, it included a touchpad and playback controls that you could manipulate by touching them. Sky finally got smart and got rid of this. Instead, they got a new Sky Q Touch control.
Even though it looks the same, it is easier to use than the original because it has a real cursor and playback controls. Touch mode can be turned on in the new remote’s settings for people who liked the old one. If you do this, the new remote will work the same way as the old one: you may swipe up and down to move through the menus and left and right to enter and leave sub-menus.
Sky Q review: Price
It’s hard to say exactly how much it will cost because Sky has sales and discounts all year long. we can give you a broad idea of the pricing, though. We are sticking with the packages with more than one room. The base Multiroom bundle, which includes a 1TB Sky Q box, a Mini box, and (depending on the package) certain Ultra HD channels, costs £4.
Final Words
As a whole package, Sky Q is still a good choice, although the newer Sky Stream service makes it look a little bit old. The Sky Stream interface is much easier to use, and its “boxes” are actually small, light pucks. Instead of a satellite dish, Sky Stream sends TV through the internet. When compared to Sky Q, Sky Stream has a tiny latency, which can sometimes be a problem, especially for sports lovers. And not everyone has enough bandwidth on their internet to keep up with Sky Stream’s needs.
Sky Q Ratings
Sky Q review: THE GOOD AND THE BAD
FAQS
Is Sky Q worth the extra money?
When you add more devices, such Mini boxes that you can put into additional TVs in your home, Sky Q really demonstrates what it’s worth. These broadcast live channels, on-demand TV, and recordings from your main box, allowing you access to your whole Sky Q package from anywhere in your home.
Is there a user guide for Sky Q?
The Home screen is where you can find the Sky Q TV Guide. You can choose a certain type of channel as well as Box Office events, Radio shows, and New Series.
What is the secret menu on Sky Q?
Press the Home button on any Sky Q box to achieve this. Scroll down to Settings, but don’t click anything when you get there. Type 001 instead, then press the Select button. This brings up the system menu for the hidden engineer.