Sky+ to Sky+HD - DIY

agaveworm

Hello

My Sky+ box has given up the ghost so I have bought a new Sky+HD box from eBay.

Is it as simple as swapping boxes and then job done?

I guess I will pick up the free HD channels (BBC etc) but I don't care for the subscription Sky ones, so don't want to pay any extra.

Your thoughts please........?

Thanks

boxst

You should force an update of the HD box so that it has the latest software, do an installation (from the installation menu) and as part of that it'll "phone home" and pair your viewing card with the new box.

If your box isn't connected to the telephone line, you will need to phone Sky to do the pairing.

Steve

spannerzone

It's pretty simple to swap, although you may need an HDMI cable if using with an HD capable TV...... scart cable won't give HD results via the HD TV

So connect the 2 dish cables, connect HDMI or scart (but you don't need both in most cases)

You may need to call Sky to pair up your card to make the recording/playback features work on the new HD box. MAKE SURE you explain to Sky that you DON'T want to pay the £10 a month HD charge as they often assume that if you have an HD box then you'll automatically want the HD subscription so tell them you don't and get them to confirm it back otherwise expect it to magically appear on your next bill.

You may need to setup the HD remote to operate your TV also.


edit- reading the above reply I didn't realise that doing the 'new installation option' would pair up a Sky card to the box... useful tip.

agaveworm

Thanks Chaps.

I was concerned that Sky would hit me for £10 a month but fingers crossed the dial up will sort this out.

I'm sure Sky wouldn't magically put charges on my bill...........?

Thanks again........