Installing 2nd sky box

redroos1968

Hi there,

I have two sky boxes and was wondering how I can install these so I can watch different channels in another room. 1st sky box installed in front room.

Many thanks

karl200607

Hi redroos1968
You will need to install a quad lnb on your satellite dish if it doesnt already have one this basicially has for outputs this is easily enough done by removing the old lnb and putting on the new one.Then you need to run a new cable to the room where u are installing the 2nd box. If you want all channels that u have on your main box u will need to get a multiroom sub which costs an additional 15 euro per month on top of your main sub. Please ensure both boxes are connected to your telephone line at all times as sky regulary check up to make sure u dont use it at a different address.

Dec McC

Get a dual lnb to replace the single one on your dish and run a co-ax from your dish to your second box. you will only recieve the fta channels unless you get another card.

redroos1968

Many thanks for your help. I shall give that a go.

Ideo

and if you picked up a sky blue card with the little yellow house could you insert this on the 2nd sky box and have full channels? or would you still need the multiroom veiwing subscription? oh and i already have a quad LNB so i know that much at least!

Ideo

anybody? if i picked up a second card from adverts.ie would i still need a multiroom subscription or could i rig it up myself without subscription?? please?

joe25

If you card you will receive channel4,channel 5, sky 3,five us and five life on it.you will not need a subscription

Ideo

but to get the channels that are available through the sky digital i would need the subscription?

Rippy

scooby_doo_no1 wrote:

but to get the channels that are available through the sky digital i would need the subscription?

Correct, if you want subscription channels call Sky on 0818 719 819, Give your name , address and existing viewing card number and ask for a mirror sub card to be sent out. make it clear that you already have a second box installed or they may try sending sn installer out to upgrade you. €15 per month on top of existing sub.

watty

scooby_doo_no1 wrote:

but to get the channels that are available through the sky digital i would need the subscription?

You will get 45 or so free TV channels with no subsbcription
The UK card adds C4, Five, Five US, Five Live.

A mirror sub requires a phone line, is €15 extra and is a separate NEW card that does the same channels as the existing card.

Ideo

thanks for clearing up the confusion lads-much appreciated!