Watching Sky on a different tv in the house?

janninew

Hi

I was just wondering if there is something I can buy so that I can watch Sky tv on a different telly in the house without paying any extra subscriptions? I know I wouldn't be able to watch different channels at the same time with the 1 box.

Hope that makes sense?!

Thanks.

P.S I have the black HD Box if that makes any difference.

allan673

easy, you just need a magic eye and another remote control.

you can pick up a magic eye and a new remote cheap on ebay.

you run a cable from rf2 outlet on your hd box to the second tv. its easy to do, or you could buy the equipment then get an aerial installer to do it for you.

my hd box is in the living room, i drilled outside and ran a new cable to the upstairs bedroom tv.

the magic eye is powered by the rf2 outlet, in settings just ensure rf2 power is on, you will also need to re tune your tv.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HD-SKY-REMOTE-MAGIC-EYE-/320582803241?pt=UK_ConEle_SatCableFreeview_RL
magic eye and hd remote £12.50
ebay item number 320582803241

if your not confident then i would buy these, then pay an installer to do it, i think they would charge £40 give or take. 30 min job.

McKneff

We dont have a magic eye, My OH just ran cable from the box into another room.

janninew

allan673 wrote: »

easy, you just need a magic eye and another remote control.

you can pick up a magic eye and a new remote cheap on ebay.

you run a cable from rf2 outlet on your hd box to the second tv. its easy to do, or you could buy the equipment then get an aerial installer to do it for you.

my hd box is in the living room, i drilled outside and ran a new cable to the upstairs bedroom tv.

the magic eye is powered by the rf2 outlet, in settings just ensure rf2 power is on, you will also need to re tune your tv.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HD-SKY-REMOTE-MAGIC-EYE-/320582803241?pt=UK_ConEle_SatCableFreeview_RL
magic eye and hd remote £12.50
ebay item number 320582803241

if your not confident then i would buy these, then pay an installer to do it, i think they would charge £40 give or take. 30 min job.

Thanks for that, very helpful! Is it not possible to get a wireless magic eye? I have a new house and don't want wires trailing anywhere and I don't want to start drilling through walls! I suppose I will have to get a professional in if that's the only way!

macman

Well a 'professional' is still going to have to drill a hole (one small hole) to run a cable in to the new location. It's not like you need to take the whole wall down...

Pokerlad

McKneff wrote: »

We dont have a magic eye, My OH just ran cable from the box into another room.

Thatwill work but a magic eye will allow you to change channel from the 2nd location.

Robert2009

If you don't want to drill holes why not get a wireless video sender?

lucylucky

Robert2009 wrote: »

If you don't want to drill holes why not get a wireless video sender?

You wont be able to change the channels then.

The magic-eye allows you to control the Sky box

davemurgatroyd

lucylucky wrote: »

You wont be able to change the channels then.

The magic-eye allows you to control the Sky box

NOT TRUE a lot of video senders allow use of the remote in second location and transmit remote control signals back to the digibox.

allan673

the magic eye is the best option imo and will give best results, with an additional remote control. wires can be hidden/run neatly around the house.
mine is a new house too, it all looks very neat and tidy.

from my past experience the wireless sender picture quality was not as good, and it interfered with my wireless router.

lucylucky

davemurgatroyd wrote: »

NOT TRUE a lot of video senders allow use of the remote in second location and transmit remote control signals back to the digibox.

Thanks for that.

TBH I am not a fan of video senders, can't beat a bit of cable, but it may be the solution for the OP