Can you still use a Sky box to record without subscription?

Can you still use a Sky box to record without subscription?

Sky boxes can now record without a sky channel subscription, previously £120 a year just enable recording.

Can I use my old Sky box to record Freeview?

Freeview is terrestrial and does not need any box unless you want a Freeview Recorder. Sky Boxes HD work fine with Freesat with a few limitations such as the inability to remove the encrypted channels which makes using the EPG and channel selection a pain.

Can I still watch recordings on my old Sky box?

Re: Recovering recordings from old Sky box Recording, and playback of Recordings, is a subscription-enabled service provided by Sky. When you move from Sky+ to Sky Q your Sky+ subscription ceases, which ends access to such services on any Sky+ hardware you continue to possess.

Does the Sky Box record?

You can record from channels that can’t be watched on your mobile by selecting the Record to Sky box tab back in the TV Guide. or alternatively you can watch those channels by connecting your Sky Q box to the Sky Go app. Tap Record, then choose if you want to Record once to Sky box or Record series on Sky box.

What can I do with old Sky boxes?

You can also send us old equipment to recycle. We reuse most parts of your old products and recycle the rest. If your Sky Q or broadband kit has been loaned to you as part of your subscription, you’ll need to return it to us when you leave. If you hang on to it, you’ll pay a non-return fee.

Does Sky do Freesat?

Freesat from Sky is a satellite TV service from Sky that doesn’t require an ongoing fee, allowing you to watch Sky TV without needing a subscription. Existing Sky customers can switch to Freesat from Sky to cut their costs, although they won’t get access to the premium sports and movies that Sky offers.

What can I do with an old Sky HD box?

How do I transfer recordings from my Sky box to my computer?

Re: How do I copy recordings from a Sky+ box to a PC There’s no direct way of doing so: content from subscription channels is encrypted on the hard drive and so can’t be played back from a file even if you mounted the drive in a PC to copy it.

How do I record on Sky HD box?

Here’s how to do this:

1. Connect a SCART lead from the Sky+HD box to a spare SCART socket on a DVD recorder.
2. Set the DVD recorder to the Line In feed (labelled AV, Line or Aux)
3. Insert a formatted blank DVD into the recorder.
4. Cue up the programme on the Sky+ box that you want to copy.

Why can’t I record on my Sky box?

If your Sky+ box is not recording it’s best to carry out a planner rebuild. For this, your Sky box will need to be switched on and show a picture on your TV. You’ll also need your Sky TV remote control to access the settings on your Sky TV box. Your Sky TV will now perform a planner rebuild.

Does Sky take back box?

If you have Sky Q equipment, you’ll need to return it to us. Keep hold of it for the first 31 days. We’ll then be in touch with the details of what you need to return and when. If you hang onto it after that, you’ll pay a non-return fee.

How many programmes can I record on Sky Q?

With a Sky Q 2TB and Sky Q 1TB UHD box, you can record up to six programmes while watching live TV. Sky Q 2TB and Sky Q 1TB UHD boxes are automatically set up to record five programmes at the same time whilst watching live TV.

How do I Find my recordings on Sky?

You can find your recordings by pressing Sky on your remote, or by pressing Home then scrolling to Recordings. Simply select the programme you want to watch, and it’ll start playing. Part way through a recording? It’ll pick up from where you left off. Want to watch from the start? Just select Watch from start.

How do I Manage my recordings on Sky Q planner?

After 4 hours of inactivity when auto-playing recordings and downloads, we’ll ask you to confirm you’re still watching by pressing any button on your Sky Q remote. You can manage your recordings from the Recordings section on your Planner. To delete a recording, go to Manage and select the programme you want to delete. Made a mistake?

How do I pause a live programme on Sky Q?

To take the series link off, simply highlight the programme in your TV Guide and press Record, or remove it from the Scheduled tab of the Recordings section. You can pause live TV and rewind on a channel on Sky Q for up to one hour, by pressing the Play/Pause button on your remote control.