Can you transfer recorded shows from Sky Box to USB? Whilst it is true
there is no way to move a HD recording from SkyQ box to another box
and retain the HD quality, it is possible to save recordings if you accept the drop in quality. you need a hdmi input/scart output converter and a DVD recorder (mine has a hard disc drive).
How do I get old recordings off my Sky box?
- Press tv guide on your Sky remote, select Planner and then highlight the recording you'd like to copy.
- Press left or right and you'll see the green copy icon at the bottom of the screen.
- Press green to mark it for Copy. …
- Press select to confirm your copy selections.
Can I transfer recorded TV programs to USB?
What is the USB port on the Sky box for?
The USB port is
designed to support an external modem only
(which we have not implemented) and cannot be used to transfer data from the hard drive. Let us know how we can improve this article.
What happens to my recordings when I cancel Sky?
If you cancel your Sky subscription then you can keep the box as you own a Sky+ box and it will continue to receive the free channels but
you will be unable to record them or watch any recordings back you might have made
. If someone has helped you then please click on the LIKES button in their post.
Can I download programmes from my Sky+ box?
Copy to a computer
If you're looking to get TV shows onto your PC or Mac, then you can
connect the Sky+ box up to your computer, and get your computer to record the shows
. You have to do this in real-time – i.e. an hour's worth of content will take an hour to copy.
Can I use my old Sky box to record Freeview?
Re: Cancelling sky subscription and keeping equipment
If you cancel your Sky subscription then you can keep the box as you own a Sky+ box and it will continue to receive the free channels but
you will be unable to record them or watch any recordings back you might have made
.
What type of hard drive is in Sky HD box?
They rely on
a proprietary FAT32-based one, known as ‘XTVFS'
, that has been optimised for the efficient storage of the large files associated with TV recordings.
Can you still watch recorded programmes on Sky without signal?
Re: Watching downloads & recordings without satellite signal
@KirstenBaron
Unfortunately not
. The box requires a periodic signal from the satellite in order to function. It won't work now until it gets one.
How do I record to a USB?
- Locate the USB port in your computer or laptop and insert the flash drive into it. …
- Select the video file in your computer that you want to copy to your flash drive. …
- Wait for the copy and paste process to finish.
Will I lose my recordings if I change my Sky box?
Or will I lose them?
Recordings can't be transferred to your new box
, any Sky Store purchases however can be downloaded to the new box.
Can you save DVR recordings to USB?
Does a Sky Q box have USB input?
Yep, you can
. I use the USB ports on mine to power Broadlink RM3 infra red controllers.
Does a Sky Q box have a USB port?
As mentioned, they support simultaneous viewing on two tablets and two Sky Q Mini boxes. As for the Sky Q Mini box itself, this is limited to HD video and Dolby Digital (not Atmos), and
has HDMI, USB, digital optical, wireless and Bluetooth connections
. The Q boxes are easily the most attractive Sky has ever produced.
Can you plug Firestick into Sky box?
Does a Firestick coexist with Sky Q? Answer: If you're asking can both a fire stick and Sky Q box be connected to this switcher. The answer is
yes if they have a hdmi connection
.
What can you do with an old Sky box?
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.
How can I watch Sky without a subscription?
- Try Now (formerly Now TV)
- Add Sky channels to a service from another provider.
- Use a shared Sky subscription.
- …or, stick with Freeview.
Can I use my old Sky box for Freesat?
Can I Use My Sky Box For Freesat? The answer is yes and no here, it may sound the same but
you can use your old Sky box for free to air(FTA) satellite TV, but not to receive “Freesat”
. This is because Freesat specifically a trade name and a joint venture between BBC and ITV.
How do I watch Sky recordings on my laptop?
Re: How can I watch sky+ recordings on my laptop
It is not possible to watch recordings from a Sky+ box on Sky Go,
you would need to upgrade to a Sky Q box if you want to do this
. If someone has helped you then please click on the LIKES button in their post.
How do I format my Sky hard drive for PC?
Right Click On your hdd (in the bottom bar) and click format
. ENSURE you use the correct HDD you want to format (wipe). NOTE: YOU WILL LOSE ALL DATA ON THE HDD.
Can I keep my Sky HD box?
The Sky+HD box is yours to keep, sell or give away
– only SkyQ boxes have to be returned to Sky.
Can you still record on old Sky box without subscription?
Sky boxes can now record without a sky channel subscription
, previously £120 a year just enable recording.
Can I use my old skybox for Freeview 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 convert my Sky HD box to Freesat?
What size hard drive does Sky HD box have?
Sky Plus HD Box with
2 TB
Hard Drive.
How much storage does a Sky HD box have?
About your Sky±HD box
The
250GB personal storage capacity
of the Sky±HD box means you can store 180 hours of SD content and 60 hours of HD content. If you have a Sky±HD 2TB the 1.5TB personal storage capacity means you can store 1180 hours of SD content and 350 hours of HD content.
How do I know if my Sky box is 1TB or 2TB?
To check if it is
head to Settings > System Info > Hardware version and check the model number
. If it is one of the following, it is HDR compatible: 32B1xx – Sky Q 2TB. 32B203 or 32B204 – Sky Q 1TB.
Can you use a Sky box without internet?
Can video be put on a USB?
Videos on a computer tend to take up a considerable amount of hard drive space, and for a long time it was only possible to transfer videos from one computer to another via CD. But now,
transferring videos can be done with flash drives
, which are small memory disks that plug into a USB drive.
How do I record from USB to Smart TV?
Can I use my old Sky Box with Sky Q?
Can you connect a DVD player to a Sky box?
Re: Sky Q, mini box, and adding a dvd player
As designed,
a DVD player (or any other device apart from the Sky Q box) connects directly to the television set
, and audio reaches the Soundbox over an optical audio connection from the television to the Soundbox.
How do I transfer video from DVR to USB?
How do I transfer shows from my DVR to my computer?
- Purchase and install a video capture device between your DVR and computer. …
- Start and pause playback on your DVR. …
- Resume playback on your DVR and, on your computer, click “Import.” Click “Stop” when your DVR program is finished.
Can you download DVR recordings?
You can download and watch completed recordings from your Cloud DVR service within the U.S. when connected to WiFi or mobile network
(data rates may apply). Up to five mobile devices (up to two on select Xfinity TV packages) can have downloaded recordings. You can have up to 50 downloads on each device.
