Can you mount sky Q box behind TV?
If you want to install your Sky Q box behind the TV on the wall I can recommend the HIDEit Sky Q wall mount
. You simply fix this to your wall behind the mounted TV position, slot inside and mount the TV over the top hiding the box altogether. Ingenious and no need to worry about the Sky box falling loose.
Can you put a sky Q box behind a TV?
The HIDEit Sky Q Box Wall Mount enables you to mount your Sky Q box behind the TV on the wall, or on the back of your TV with the VESA holes
. Don't worry about the remote, the Sky Q Remote uses Bluetooth so line-of-sight is not necessary.
Where should sky Q box be placed?
Let it breathe. In fact, ventilation is the most important factor in Sky's advice for Sky Q owners. By all means, put the box
on a shelf, cabinet or TV stand, but make sure that there's at least 10cm of space above it and to the sides of the vents
. This will allow the air to circulate and heat to dissipate.
Can I hide my sky Q box in a cupboard?
Can Sky Q mini box be wall mounted?
Wall Mount Your Sky Q Mini Box
! The Q-View SQMB Mount places your Sky Q Mini Box elegantly on the wall away from possible accidental damages. Three Orientation Mounting! Our smart design allows the Sky Q Mini Box to be mounted in three directions with countersunk holes for flush installation.
How do I hide my sky Q box behind my TV?
If you want to install your Sky Q box behind the TV on the wall I can recommend the
HIDEit Sky Q wall mount
. You simply fix this to your wall behind the mounted TV position, slot inside and mount the TV over the top hiding the box altogether.
Does Sky Q box need line of sight?
The Sky Q remote uses Bluetooth which
does not require line of sight with the box
so you should be fine.
How do you mount a Sky Q Mini behind a TV?
How far can a Sky Q mini box be from main box?
HI, I have just put a summer house in the garden, and have a sky Q mini box… the connection is intermittant. The distance from the Sky Q main box to the new mini is
about 13m
, what is the range like?
Where do you mount a satellite box on a wall mounted TV?
One idea for where to put your cable box is to
use shelves that are also wall mounted
. These are typically placed below the television and can accommodate multiple devices in a variety of arrangements.
Can you use magic eye with Sky Q?
A magic eye will not work with a Sky Q box
. If your remote is a bluetooth one that is should still be able to work the box.
Can Sky Glass be wall mounted?
You can wall mount a Sky Glass TV either using the included Sky Glass TV Bracket — housed in the the included Sky Glass TV Stand when it arrives and will need to be detached to be used — or a standard VESA bracket, the same one that is likely already on the wall from your last television.
How do I hide TV box if I use remote?
Remote Extender
A remote extender is a tiny corded product that you attach to the front of your TV. It will pick up the infrared signal from your remote and pass it to your concealed or mounted cable box.
How do I hide my Sky box and DVD player?
Use cable clips to conceal and organize cords coming from the wall or other devices such as DVD players
. These small plastic pieces can be attached to your television unit or placed on the floor, concealing cords. They will hold larger power cables firmly in place, keeping them out of sight when you are not using them.
Can I add a Sky Q mini box myself?
@Katie07
it is perfectly simple to do a self install
– it is also cheaper as it happens – Sky send full instructions in the kit but essentially it is plug the box in and follow the onscreen instructions. Assuming the new mini is within wifi range of your main Q box the two should sync quite easily.
Will cable box work behind TV?
Again, YES, but there are a few things to consider. If your remote uses Bluetooth or RF technology, you don't have much to worry about as these don't require line of sight.
As long as you're within range of your cable box, your remote should work fine.
Is Sky Q remote IR or RF?
THe Bluetooth SKY Q remotes can be set to use
Infrared (IR)
rather the bluetooth but if this is for your mum I am guessing the ordinary SKY Q bluetooth remotes aren't what you want.
Is Netflix free on Sky Q?
There's also a Sky Q box with access to channels including Sky Max and Sky Comedy plus that
Netflix subscription for free
.
What is a Sky Magic Eye?
This “Magic Eye”
remote extender lets you control the TV channels on your digital satellite box from another room in your house
. The device connects between the coaxial cable and the aerial socket on the back of the TV.
Does Sky Q mini box need to be near main box?
@Stumpy1308It depends on how you are connecting it
the mini box needs to connect to the main box if Sky is not your ISP and either the main box or router if Sky is your ISP
. The mini boxes will not work over your home ISP if it is not Sky.
Can Sky Q mini box be moved from room to room?
Re: Can I move sky q mini to another room
@Mrs+sooty
Yes just move it
, the only problem will be if you are out of range of the mesh link that joins the mini to the main box.
Does Sky Q mini box need to be connected to router?
Therefore
to work both the mini and the main Q box must be operating and your router has to be on
. You only need an internet connection for downloads and streaming but the router is required at all times to provide IP services like addresses.
How do I hide the receiver behind my TV?
Stick the emitter on the inside of the cabinet in line with your components. Then put the the receiver on the outside. It's as simple as that. If you don't like the look of the receiver, you can
plug a very discreet IR receiver into the main receiver and stick it near your TV
.
How do you hide cable box for wall mounted TV over fireplace?
There are several ways you can conceal the wires. You can
use wire raceways to hide the wires leading up to the TV mounted on the wall
. You can opt for internal wiring. You can also work around your room and hide the cables through the decorations such as a photo frame.
How can I hide my cable box and wires behind my TV?
Can you run two TVs off Sky Q box?
A tvLink lets you connect a second TV to your Sky+ box
so you can watch Sky in more than one room. However, unlike Sky Multiscreen, you'll have to watch the same thing on both TVs as they're sharing a Sky box. If you have a terrestrial aerial, connect it to your Sky+ box or iO-Link.
Can you get Sky in another room without multiroom?
Re: Sky Q in 2 rooms without Multi-Room
@sbdaveunfortunately
only laptops will work with SkyGo over HDMI
. The only real solution is to get a mini box, some people have managed to get a HDMI splitter/switch to work but that depends on if you can run a cable from there to your other TV and how far it is.
Can I watch Sky Q on 2 TVs?
With the 1TB Sky Q box, you can connect up to four Mini boxes and watch Sky on two TVs at the same time
(using the main Sky Q box and one Mini box). Additionally, you'll be able to stream Sky TV, including anything you've recorded, on one device at home. You can record three shows at once.
How far can a Sky Q mini box be from main box?
How do you mount a Sky Q Mini behind a TV?
How do I hide my Sky box and DVD player?
Use cable clips to conceal and organize cords coming from the wall or other devices such as DVD players
. These small plastic pieces can be attached to your television unit or placed on the floor, concealing cords. They will hold larger power cables firmly in place, keeping them out of sight when you are not using them.
