Sky Q lite

channelsurfer2 · 10-05-2022 8:58pm #1

Interesting that I got a survey from a well known company asking me which version of sky q lite I would like when or if they launch in Ireland. Seems it will be so etching like this uk version

https://www.sky.com/deals/tvandbroadband?dcmp=knc-ggl-brn-nc-1586790709-sky&gclsrc=aw.ds&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIitiIg9vV9wIVTevtCh2IdgRAEAAYASAAEgKOCvD_BwE.

Also sky glass possibly launching with various price options. Without going into too much detail I did point out in the survey that sky q free to air would not be much good here without a ftv version for rte etc.

icdg · 11-05-2022 8:43am

Sky Q lite seems to be basically the old Freesat from Sky with Sky broadband attached. So you are basically paying £5pm for what…a Sky Q box? I’m not sure that’s good value for money though you are probably saving quite a bit in year one on installation plus equipment costs.

Sky Glass has been announced as coming and has been discussed quite a bit around here. The litmus test for Irish users will be the absence of recording and access to Manual Tuning. These aren’t issues for U.K. users (who have access to catch-up services for BBC/ITV) and might be barriers to adoption here.

galtee boy · 11-05-2022 4:47pm

If the Irish SkyQ lite had the RTE/TV3/TG4 channels in HD plus BBC/CH4 in HD and recording/series link for €5 , even if you have to take Sky Broadband, it would be a great seller I think.

Schorpio · 11-05-2022 5:42pm

It would be interesting if the 'Lite' service entered into the Irish market.

I know of so many people who have subscribed to Sky's basic package for 10/15 years. Most seem to have been hooked in when Sky+ came about, and there wasn't the same landscape of free UK TV stations. The value proposition of the cheapest of Sky's packages have very much been eroded over the years, but I'd wager there are loads of people still paying it - either through ignorance, inertia, or the need to install an aerial to get the Irish channels. If there was a 'Sky Lite' which included the Irish channels, I could foresee lots of existing Sky customers downgrading, but can I see it attracting new sign-ups? Not sure.

As icdg said, for an informed consumer there isn't really a lot of value to it. You're essentially paying Sky to rent a Q box, which you don't own at the end of the 18 months.

galtee boy · 11-05-2022 7:09pm

I would see SkyQ lite being what Saorview Connect should have been, a box with series link recording, 7 day epg with all Irish and UK channels ( I know ITV won't be on it , if it launches in ROI ) on one list and presumably Virgin 1,2 and TG4 in HD, which of course they are not on Saorview. For let's say they go with €10 a month in ROI it would be great value I think, even with Sky broadband being compulsory, almost everyone needs broadband anyway, so it's not a deal breaker.

channelsurfer2 · 01-07-2022 6:29pm

Sky q lite now live on irish site. 29 euro for BB plus 10 euro for sqlite. No mention of rte being included just 100fta channels. Not available to order online you have to phone them probably so they can try and sell you the full package.

galtee boy · 03-07-2022 3:49pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119277313#Comment_119277313

Will be very interesting to see if it includes RTE and Virgin Media channels and in HD. If it does, will that mean an extra €10 for HD, bringing price to €49 per month ?

lertsnim · 04-07-2022 10:17am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119284721#Comment_119284721

I don't think they'd be allowed to charge extra on top of the sub for RTÉ and TG4 in HD. Virgin Media channels however are a different story.

galtee boy · 06-07-2022 2:59pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119287791#Comment_119287791

Was in touch with Sky re Chat, you're correct, this Q Lite package includes the Irish channels, but only RTE 1&2 are in HD, TG4 and Virgin channels are in SD, same as Saorview, the rep said. However, they can be got in HD, if upgraded to the HD pack, normally €10, but open to negotiation for first time customers when signing up. So realistically, it's going to be €49 per month for broadband and Q Lite in HD.

Schorpio · 06-07-2022 3:19pm

That's very interesting - it means that there is decryption still active on the Sky Q box, unlike the UK counterpart.

Honestly, it's not that bad value. I would never advocate for it over a free TV option, but that said, I'm currently paying €35 for broadband only. At €39/month (with the 'free' prepaid €50 Mastercard sign-up offer), there's little difference over the course of 12 months.

I would still recommend people looking to switch put up an aerial and get some non-proprietary equipment, but downgrading to the lite package is an alright, less-hassle option (for 1 year at least).

roadmaster · 06-07-2022 4:00pm

Are the full set of Freesat Channells including the ITVs on sky Q lite [irish version] ?

galtee boy · 06-07-2022 4:21pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119299191#Comment_119299191

I didn't ask, but I think it's fair to say, there is no chance of the ITV channels being on SkyQ Lite, Virgin would blow a gasket and object. Rep did mention BBC 1 & 2 and CH4 being on it.

galtee boy · 07-07-2022 5:07pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119287791#Comment_119287791

Other posters on boards and Digital Spy now reporting that Virgin Media 1 & 2 are now HD on 103 and 105 on Sky by default, since today. So HD sub no longer required or is it a mistake ,? Or is it anything to do with making them HD by default for SkyQ Lite ?

roadmaster · 08-07-2022 11:17am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119299310#Comment_119299310

My Contract is up next month and i am defo leaving but the Sky Q lite peaked my interest but witout the full british freesat channels it not worth it.

I have being pric@ing about with my LG tv but i can only get the sat tuner working and not the installed freesat so i think i will bite the bullet and buy an Engima box

doney84 · 08-07-2022 2:07pm

The country tuning must be set to UK for the Freesat satellite option. Otherwise it will scan everything and you will be left with hundreds of channels in no particular order & loads of duplicates. It is also possible that your LG tv doesn't have Freesat. Do you know your TV model number?

roadmaster · 08-07-2022 5:35pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119308950#Comment_119308950

I reset the TV to Services and location to UK and used a Crossmaglen postcode. All the Freesat channels came up but each channell said invalid service.

I switched back to Irish setting and was able to get all the british chanells on the sat tuner but they are all over the place and a lot of patenice is needed to put them in the order i want

doney84 · 08-07-2022 6:54pm

I'm in Louth and put in a London post code and it worked fine.

Akula · 17-07-2022 10:19am

Anybody able to find out what channels there are?

lenovo1 · 18-07-2022 2:12pm

Seems like there is a channel list here...

https://www.tvchannellists.com/w/List_of_channels_on_Sky_Q_%28United_Kingdom_%26_Ireland%29

Do we have any idea what the standard price will be? I presume I can't drop down to this level when m contract runs out. 12 month deals are great but I would like something sustainable.

roadmaster · 19-07-2022 7:57pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119310380#Comment_119310380

Changed to Belfast postcode works perfect now thanks

Tango One · 20-07-2022 12:36am

Really interesting offer was about to ditch VM pay Tv and start using my zgemma. Little put off the zgemma it not as polished as pay tv which I would be fine with but think it might drive the family crazy. I've just gone live with eir ftth so can get a good connection via sky. 39 quid v 116 I'm paying VM seems a good move.

I have a unicable LNB installed will I lose this with the sky q box? and receive some sort of hybrid wideband / legacy LNB from sky if I ask?

Schorpio · 20-07-2022 10:03am

Honestly, if you already have a Zgemma, I would absolutely give it a go first. It can do everything Sky Q can, and more. I can also be as polished as a Sky setup (remote excepted!). Stick on one of the Sky skins, set up a favourites list, and let ABM creat default channel lists for the full set of Sky and Saorview channels. Over 450 quid a year saved!

Tango One · 20-07-2022 2:31pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119362649#Comment_119362649

I have the Sky skin it grand, it not as easy to use as say Sky or VM never had a sky Q wondered how good it is, It the family might not find it that user friendly is my worry

Schorpio · 20-07-2022 3:21pm

No, it's a fair point, and I was being slightly flippant with the 'savings' figure, as you're presumably going to have to pay for broadband anyway.

The Sky interface is very slick - there's no denying that, and the lite package isn't a bad option to be fair. I'm just a fan of zgemma (enigma2) boxes and the customization/flexibility they provide. I also like the ability to curate my channel lists, and look at channels I would otherwise not be offered on Sky (itv 1 for example).