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Wireless Connector for Sky Customers €12.99

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    #32
    adox
    Registered Users Posts: 19,017 ✭✭✭✭adox


    Soarer wrote: »
    Just connected my box to my network there to see what's what, and it's pretty underwhelming at the mo. There's only 8 or 10 things available.
    Dunno whether the system needs to "fill up" first (maybe its streamed?) or is there just to be nothing available for Oirland.

    Im no Sky champion but there certainly isn't only 8 or 10 things available. There are dozens and dozens of shows available.


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    #33
    bonescap
    Registered Users Posts: 395 ✭✭bonescap


    I'm guessing the on demand will be the same as you can get on the xbox? does anyone know how much a sky HD box is? I've only got an old non sky + box


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    #34
    Soarer
    Registered Users Posts: 8,872 ✭✭✭Soarer


    Ordin73 wrote: »
    Have Sky switched on the service for your account yet???

    Didn't know they had to! There are some things on it that I can view, so didn't think there was anything I had to do.
    adox wrote: »
    Im no Sky champion but there certainly isn't only 8 or 10 things available. There are dozens and dozens of shows available.

    Maybe I need to ring Sky to get it turned on? Or maybe it just needs to "fill up"?
    I'll check when I get home later and see if anything's changed.


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    #35
    adox
    Registered Users Posts: 19,017 ✭✭✭✭adox


    Soarer wrote: »
    Didn't know they had to! There are some things on it that I can view, so didn't think there was anything I had to do.



    Maybe I need to ring Sky to get it turned on? Or maybe it just needs to "fill up"?
    I'll check when I get home later and see if anything's changed.

    I logged in to my account online and activated it there. Got home and connected the Ethernet cable and everything was there instantly.


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    #36
    Raoul
    Registered Users Posts: 7,713 ✭✭✭Raoul


    bonescap wrote: »
    I'm guessing the on demand will be the same as you can get on the xbox? does anyone know how much a sky HD box is? I've only got an old non sky + box

    Same here, does the wireless connector work for this?


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    #37
    groom
    Registered Users Posts: 1,104 ✭✭✭groom


    I understand if you've got On Demand in the UK, you get iplayer, ITV player, 4od, 5 player all through Sky On Demand. Is that the case and how much of it do you get here?


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    #38
    shannon82
    Registered Users Posts: 285 ✭✭shannon82


    Just rang sky there and they want €271for a new box as i have an old thompson sky+box I think they can go swing for it cos im not paying that


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    #39
    Basq
    Registered Users Posts: 43,852 ✭✭✭✭Basq


    shannon82 wrote: »
    Just rang sky there and they want €271for a new box as i have an old thompson sky+box I think they can go swing for it cos im not paying that
    ^ Yep, their treatment of existing customers is an absolute disgrace!


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    #40
    Raoul
    Registered Users Posts: 7,713 ✭✭✭Raoul


    shannon82 wrote: »
    Just rang sky there and they want €271for a new box as i have an old thompson sky+box I think they can go swing for it cos im not paying that

    I read somewhere that if you have one of these boxes, there is a way to upgrade for free. And now I cannot find that anywhere.

    EDIT - On an english site
    If anyone has sky+, and wants a wireless dongle instead of the wired cable between their broadband router and sky+HD box ( for their on-demand services)

    Go to "My Package" and go to Add box then upgrade box at the bottom of the screen is the option to buy one online for £9.99

    If you also have the older Thompson box, it should allow you to upgrade to the new sky+HD box for 'free'


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    #41
    Agent Smith
    Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 21,502 Mod ✭✭✭✭Agent Smith


    we've multiroom in our house. I take it this only works with the Sky+ boxes, as in it wont work with a regular non recording box.


    And i assume it deff wont work with an out of subscription sky box


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    #42
    jimmycrackcorm
    Registered Users Posts: 14,336 ✭✭✭✭jimmycrackcorm


    Cannot order it online - various errors from being unable to enter credit card details to web site error.

    Must get out my homeplug pack.


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    #43
    Kop Idol
    Registered Users Posts: 106 ✭✭Kop Idol


    Same. Web site wouldnt take my credit card order online.

    Had to phone sales up directly. They enabled it for me there and then and ordered the wireless connector for the €12.99. Paid by credit card over the phone. Should arrive next week so they say.


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    #44
    shannon82
    Registered Users Posts: 285 ✭✭shannon82


    Raoul wrote: »
    I read somewhere that if you have one of these boxes, there is a way to upgrade for free. And now I cannot find that anywhere.

    EDIT - On an english site

    thanks Raoul however tried that and its 199 for the box and 60 set up fee. think i will have to do without it. :mad:


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    #45
    Chet T16
    Registered Users Posts: 2,320 ✭✭✭Chet T16


    What if your box was to break...?

    The on demand thing is crap, it shows all the stuff that isn't covered by your subscription and lets you set it to record/download without mentioning that you can't actually play it!


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    #46
    killer007
    Registered Users Posts: 133 ✭✭killer007


    jimmycrackcorm wrote: »
    Cannot order it online - various errors from being unable to enter credit card details to web site error.

    Must get out my homeplug pack.

    Had the same problems trying to order wireless device, kept reloading order page.Just connected with homeplugs ,works a treat.
    New on demand page will not load untill you activate online and setup your network on box.


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    #47
    Irish Steve
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 6,521 Mod ✭✭✭✭Irish Steve


    This is a crafty move by Sky, in that before too long, they will be offering their own internet broadband service, which will not have the same issues that most Netflix users are finding, called download limits, and this box will mean the Sky box can be used to download films and the like without having to be wired to the internet. That opens up a whole new can of worms for the home user, in that almost any film, popular or almost unheard of, will possibly be downloadable, without impacting the normal service off air.

    Shore, if it was easy, everybody would be doin it.😁



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    #48
    jambofc
    Registered Users Posts: 1,523 ✭✭✭jambofc


    if your xbox is connected for online gaming just use sky through it and you can get on demand without having to pay for the wireless dongle.


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    #49
    long_b
    Registered Users Posts: 4,938 ✭✭✭long_b


    Mine arrived this morning (apparently)

    Ordered on the night this BA was posted.

    Will have to see later whether my dodgy WiFi setup will handle it :)


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    #50
    Ghandee
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,653 ✭✭✭Ghandee


    So, can someone summarise for me.

    I have my wireless router beside my sky HD box.
    If I connect via ethernet cable, will on demand work? (now, as opposed to 'it'll be here soon')

    I connected it that way in July (as sky on screen prompts) but pretty much lost all of my sky anytime programmes. Spoke with sky cc who advised me that anytime wasn't available in Ireland at that time.

    As they updated anytime programming ota, and my box was connected via the router I obviously wasn't being the updated programmes.

    Be nice if we finally got the same services (while paying more) than those in the UK enjoy.


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    #51
    brav
    Registered Users Posts: 895 ✭✭✭brav


    Ghandee wrote: »
    So, can someone summarise for me.

    I have my wireless router beside my sky HD box.
    If I connect via ethernet cable, will on demand work? (now, as opposed to 'it'll be here soon')

    I connected it that way in July (as sky on screen prompts) but pretty much lost all of my sky anytime programmes. Spoke with sky cc who advised me that anytime wasn't available in Ireland at that time.

    As they updated anytime programming ota, and my box was connected via the router I obviously wasn't being the updated programmes.

    Be nice if we finally got the same services (while paying more) than those in the UK enjoy.

    It was answered in post #25:
    Karsini wrote: »
    It's available in Ireland as of today.
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=81203459&postcount=25


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    #52
    Soarer
    Registered Users Posts: 8,872 ✭✭✭Soarer


    You need to ring Sky to get them to activate it on your account too!


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    #53
    Ghandee
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,653 ✭✭✭Ghandee


    Soarer wrote: »
    You need to ring Sky to get them to activate it on your account too!

    This.

    Up and running now, but I had to resort to calling them up.
    Couldn't find any option to activate it online :confused:


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    #54
    Adamcp898
    Registered Users Posts: 5,469 ✭✭✭Adamcp898


    Does ordering this require any change to you account or package? i.e. where's the hidden charges? :/


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    #55
    long_b
    Registered Users Posts: 4,938 ✭✭✭long_b


    Adamcp898 wrote: »
    Does ordering this require any change to you account or package? i.e. where's the hidden charges? :/

    Asked them on the phone and the agent said it wouldn't need a change to my package.


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    #56
    brav
    Registered Users Posts: 895 ✭✭✭brav


    Ghandee wrote: »
    This.

    Up and running now, but I had to resort to calling them up.
    Couldn't find any option to activate it online :confused:

    I think the link is http://www.sky.com/ireland/tv/on-demand but doesn't seem to work and calling them will probably be the resolution anyway


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    #57
    yabadabado
    Registered Users Posts: 16,524 ✭✭✭✭yabadabado


    Would homeplugs not be a better set up?I know this is only €13 and homeplugs would be double the price but performance wise are homeplugs a better option.


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    #58
    nedd
    Registered Users Posts: 2,009 ✭✭✭nedd


    I just called them to activate it on my account and they told me my viewing card needs to be updated. so they are going to send me a new card.

    typical Sky, nothing is ever easy.


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    #59
    lazeedaisy
    Registered Users Posts: 1,328 ✭✭✭lazeedaisy


    :mad: Works fine but not available for sky sports!


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    #60
    quaalude
    Registered Users Posts: 1,196 ✭✭✭quaalude


    dooferoaks wrote: »
    Only thing I would be wary of is that if I order this thing, will Sky consider it a change of package? Even though I know its not.

    Reason its an issue is that currently I pay 25 euro for Entertainment Extra package (afther the packs changed and merged) but if they consider this a change of package it will rise up to 33 euro a month as that is the price it should be. Sent an email but no reply as yet.

    Did you get a reply on this, dooferoaks?


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    #61
    jimmycrackcorm
    Registered Users Posts: 14,336 ✭✭✭✭jimmycrackcorm


    yabadabado wrote: »
    Would homeplugs not be a better set up?I know this is only €13 and homeplugs would be double the price but performance wise are homeplugs a better option.

    Nope. The speed won't matter much, much home plugs mean you need extra sockets and my home plugs are slightly temperamental at times.


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