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Sky Wireless Connector + 1month sky movies free

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    #212
    greendom
    Registered Users Posts: 16,382 ✭✭✭✭greendom


    lilybarlean wrote: »
    Another silly question :o. On Sky Movies when I select Sky Premiere it asks me for my pin number? If I enter it will they charge me? I haven't entered it as I'm guessing its a pay per view channel like Sky Box Office. Is this correct?

    No this is to prevent minors from watching films unsuitable for them. After the watershed, the same film no longer requires a pin


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    #213
    gmisk
    Registered Users Posts: 32,217 ✭✭✭✭gmisk


    driverite wrote: »
    I ordered the WiFi connector and was charged the full rate... asked about getting it free but since i pay them a lot of money for everything i am not entitled to it free. Roll on the end of the contract.
    Our contract is 93 euro per month and includes movies on 2 boxes....I got the connector for free....doesnt seem to be tonnes of content maybe about only 18 tv box sets but hey its free!


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    #214
    AlanS181824
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,575 ✭✭✭AlanS181824


    lilybarlean wrote: »
    Another silly question :o. On Sky Movies when I select Sky Premiere it asks me for my pin number? If I enter it will they charge me? I haven't entered it as I'm guessing its a pay per view channel like Sky Box Office. Is this correct?
    No, the pin entry is for viewing restrictions eg paranormal activity 3 was on this morning at 8am. Its to prevent children from watching inappropiate content. Simply enter your pin which if you haven't changed it should be the last 4 numbers of your viewing card. Sky Box office needs a landline in order to purchase or rent a film and if you haven't a landline connected then it can't ring sky to charge you for a Box Office film. Hope this helps.


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    #215
    pbarr
    Registered Users Posts: 824 ✭✭✭pbarr


    AlanS181824 wrote: »
    No, the pin entry is for viewing restrictions eg paranormal activity 3 was on this morning at 8am. Its to prevent children from watching inappropiate content. Simply enter your pin which if you haven't changed it should be the last 4 numbers of your viewing card. Sky Box office needs a landline in order to purchase or rent a film and if you haven't a landline connected then it can't ring sky to charge you for a Box Office film. Hope this helps.

    And also if you want to change your pin to something handy like four zeros you can do it on sky's website.


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    #216
    Lockster
    Registered Users Posts: 276 ✭✭Lockster


    Got this and the wireless connector arrived today. Have set it up but the service connection says Fail. Have tried resetting my modem, resetting the wireless connector and resetting the sky HD box but nothing works. Any ideas?

    Thanks


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    #217
    LFC Murphy
    Registered Users Posts: 825 ✭✭✭LFC Murphy


    Folks,

    Just a headsup.......... received my bill today from Sky and was not happy.

    We are on half price Sky for the year and we took up this offer of sky movies via online. However the system can't add two deals so it cancelled our half price TV.......

    I've been onto them and they can't fix it until Monday as their system is down.


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    #218
    Soarer
    Registered Users Posts: 8,865 ✭✭✭Soarer


    LFC Murphy wrote: »
    Folks,

    Just a headsup.......... received my bill today from Sky and was not happy.

    We are on half price Sky for the year and we took up this offer of sky movies via online. However the system can't add two deals so it cancelled our half price TV.......

    I've been onto them and they can't fix it until Monday as their system is down.

    Sorry now but...greedy barsteward! ;)

    If you'd read the thread you'd have seen countless people saying that offers can't be stacked.


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    #219
    adox
    Registered Users Posts: 19,017 ✭✭✭✭adox


    LFC Murphy wrote: »
    Folks,

    Just a headsup.......... received my bill today from Sky and was not happy.

    We are on half price Sky for the year and we took up this offer of sky movies via online. However the system can't add two deals so it cancelled our half price TV.......

    I've been onto them and they can't fix it until Monday as their system is down.

    Yeah same happened to me. Rang them yesterday when I got home and they said they couldnt do anything so told them to put me through to cancellations and I went to cancel my tv sub. They sorted it out there and then.
    Movies gone but back to my discounted sub and still have the free wireless connector.

    I know a lot of people who couldnt get them stacked over the phone signed for the deal online, so beware.


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    #220
    LFC Murphy
    Registered Users Posts: 825 ✭✭✭LFC Murphy


    Ya I missed the conversation about not being able to stack........


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    #221
    adox
    Registered Users Posts: 19,017 ✭✭✭✭adox


    LFC Murphy wrote: »
    Ya I missed the conversation about not being able to stack........

    Some people did get their offers stacked though over the phone and a lot who couldnt went down the online route.


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    #222
    zinzan
    Registered Users Posts: 550 ✭✭✭zinzan


    long_b wrote: »
    Does anyone know if it's possible to hack the wireless connector for use with a regular PC ?

    Not so much hack, but it is just a wireless bridge, so once you set it up, anything you plug into the ethernet port on it is connected through wifi.

    As the Sky hub doesn't support WDS with the apple airport express, I had no way of wirelessly connecting my xbox to the sky hub.. got one of the sky wireless connectors, set it up through the sky box then plugged my xbox into it and it's back online. :)


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    #223
    AlanS181824
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,575 ✭✭✭AlanS181824


    zinzan wrote: »
    Not so much hack, but it is just a wireless bridge, so once you set it up, anything you plug into the ethernet port on it is connected through wifi.

    As the Sky hub doesn't support WDS with the apple airport express, I had no way of wirelessly connecting my xbox to the sky hub.. got one of the sky wireless connectors, set it up through the sky box then plugged my xbox into it and it's back online. :)

    My sky box is already configured with my network so if i plug it into my computer it will give it WiFi and connect to my network?


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    #224
    zinzan
    Registered Users Posts: 550 ✭✭✭zinzan


    AlanS181824 wrote: »
    My sky box is already configured with my network so if i plug it into my computer it will give it WiFi and connect to my network?

    Not entirely sure what you are trying to do. So will go through possibilities.

    If you plug your skybox into your broadband router via Ethernet cable it is connected to the net.
    If you plug skybox into the sky wireless adapter it will be connected to net via wifi (assuming you have wifi in place to connect to!)
    If you plug your pc via Ethernet cable into your broadband router, it has will connect to Internet.
    If you plug your pc into the pre configured sky wireless adapter, it will connect to net via your wireless network
    (Assuming you have one in place to connect to!)

    Plugging your skybox into your pc will not connect your pc to the Internet.


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    #225
    AlanS181824
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,575 ✭✭✭AlanS181824


    zinzan wrote: »
    Not entirely sure what you are trying to do. So will go through possibilities.

    If you plug your skybox into your broadband router via Ethernet cable it is connected to the net.
    If you plug skybox into the sky wireless adapter it will be connected to net via wifi (assuming you have wifi in place to connect to!)
    If you plug your pc via Ethernet cable into your broadband router, it has will connect to Internet.
    If you plug your pc into the pre configured sky wireless adapter, it will connect to net via your wireless network
    (Assuming you have one in place to connect to!)

    Plugging your skybox into your pc will not connect your pc to the Internet.
    AlanS181824 wrote: »
    My sky box is already configured with my network so if i plug it into my computer it will give it WiFi and connect to my network?

    Didn't see your last post there but I tried it anyway and;
    It worked!
    Strange though my speeds have always been around 6mb but now when I did a test it said 2..
    But it works!
    Edit: It was the adapter that limited the speed.
    With adapter:
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    Without (Regular eThernet.)
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    Also, I wonder why it keeps picking Galway as the server...I live in Carlow :P


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    #226
    Allyall
    Registered Users Posts: 10,381 ✭✭✭✭Allyall


    Got this letter from them today. Am i right in the way i read this, thinking I have to cancel movies at the right time, or i face either paying for this month, or being stuck with it an extra month?
    Still happy with my Connector. :D On demand.

    Although, they gave me the newer Sky HD box free, (looks identical to the other one) I'm not yet used to the menu, not sure i like it.. ;)
    Dear *******,
    We're happy to confirm your Sky TV Account will be reinstated from 28/03/2013. We hope you'll enjoy all the new programmes coming your way in the coming months ahead.

    Confirming your Sky Package

    There's some important information you need to know before your Sky service start again.

    Because you're reinstating your Sky TV, it means you will soon be able to watch Entertainment Extra with Movies for €63.00 per month (although these prices may vary depending on your subscription contract).

    With your current special offer, your monthly charge will be €35.00 until your offer ends. It's a condition of this offer that you remain on your chosen Sky TV package for the full offer period. If you decide to change your package during this time you'll have to pay the full standard price for your package.

    Your next payment

    Your next payment will be for €35.01. This amount may look a bit odd if you're reinstating your Sky TV mid-month because it reflects the length of time between your reinstatement and the date payments for your subscription are due to be made.

    As you are going to pay by Direct Debit/Credit Card your payment will be collected from your account on, or just after, 15/04/2013.

    Confirming what you've ordered

    We've set out what you've ordered below, so you can check and confirm for yourself it's what you want.


    Details -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Price
    ===========================
    Wireless Connector -- -- -- - Nil
    Total Price: - -- -- -- -- -- - €0.00



    If you want to enjoy the amazing picture quality of Sky's high definition service, Sky HD, then you'll also need to take the HD Pack and have a HD Ready TV.


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    #227
    AlanS181824
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,575 ✭✭✭AlanS181824


    Allyall wrote: »
    Got this letter from them today. Am i right in the way i read this, thinking I have to cancel movies at the right time, or i face either paying for this month, or being stuck with it an extra month?
    Still happy with my Connector. :D On demand.

    Although, they gave me the newer Sky HD box free, (looks identical to the other one) I'm not yet used to the menu, not sure i like it.. ;)

    Yup, basically at the end of the first month you ring up to cancel and then you apparently get the cancellation month free too. Also, €35.01? Those evil feckers charging an extra cent :P


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    #228
    Allyall
    Registered Users Posts: 10,381 ✭✭✭✭Allyall


    AlanS181824 wrote: »
    Yup, basically at the end of the first month you ring up to cancel and then you apparently get the cancellation month free too. Also, €35.01? Those evil feckers charging an extra cent :P

    Yeah. Might get on to them about that tomorrow. :mad:













    ........:pac:


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    #229
    AlanS181824
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,575 ✭✭✭AlanS181824


    Allyall wrote: »
    Yeah. Might get on to them about that tomorrow. :mad:













    ........:pac:

    Haha ye may do! Put them in their place; The greedy goolies! Every cent counts :rolleyes:


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    #230
    MoodeRator
    Registered Users Posts: 1,696 ✭✭✭MoodeRator


    Just to remind a good few in here that is cancellation time :)


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    #231
    Basq
    Registered Users Posts: 43,810 ✭✭✭✭Basq


    MoodeRator wrote: »
    Just to remind a good few in here that is cancellation time :)
    Yep, I've a reminder in my phone for the next Monday (signed up on 22nd March).

    Watched maybe 2 films on it... same movies over and over and over!

    Only Sky Greats is worth a watch IMO..


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    #232
    MoodeRator
    Registered Users Posts: 1,696 ✭✭✭MoodeRator


    You have watched about 2 more than me. but I do like the wireless connector


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    #233
    Mountjoy Mugger
    Registered Users Posts: 4,487 ✭✭✭Mountjoy Mugger


    I haven't watched any yet. I have been availing of the Sky Rewards, however. A few colleagues have got to see Pierce Brosnan in his latest thriller rom-com. :)


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    #234
    Aimeee
    Registered Users Posts: 499 ✭✭Aimeee


    Thanks for reminder. Was very happy to have sky movies over Easter hols with two kids, (sick for first half of them). Good few movies we had not seen. Am seriously thinking of holding onto it but the €63 pm is too much right now.


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    #235
    mcw92
    Registered Users Posts: 1,495 ✭✭✭mcw92


    Are Sky still doing the free month does anyone know, before i bother ringing them up and be on the phone for agesss.


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    #236
    Mountjoy Mugger
    Registered Users Posts: 4,487 ✭✭✭Mountjoy Mugger


    mcw92 wrote: »
    Are Sky still doing the free month does anyone know, before i bother ringing them up and be on the phone for agesss.

    Looking on the website, they seem to be.

    http://www.sky.com/ireland/offers/sky-movies/

    By the way just back from Olympus has fallen. Hard work :)


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    #237
    mcw92
    Registered Users Posts: 1,495 ✭✭✭mcw92


    Mountjoy Mugger wrote: »
    Looking on the website, they seem to be.

    http://www.sky.com/ireland/offers/sky-movies/

    By the way just back from Olympus has fallen. Hard work :)

    Oh so i can just sign up for the free month online? then cancel it before the month is out? :)


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    #238
    Button09
    Registered Users Posts: 45 ✭Button09


    Thanks op for this


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    #239
    iggy82
    Registered Users Posts: 119 ✭✭iggy82


    Does anyone know if they are still offering the free wireless connector if you do the upgrade?


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    #240
    deadimmortal
    Registered Users Posts: 232 ✭✭deadimmortal


    iggy82 wrote: »
    Does anyone know if they are still offering the free wireless connector if you do the upgrade?

    Yeah but only up to tonight apparently.


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    #241
    CastorTroy
    Registered Users Posts: 28,867 ✭✭✭✭CastorTroy


    Anyone get billed for their movies? I upgraded on March 22nd and my latest bill said they were taking for the entertainment + movies from my account on Apr 17


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