Remote-access Guide

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by Prof. Maxine Cruickshank I Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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How do I Use my Sky remote to control my TV?

Once your Sky remote has been set up to control your TV, you can: Change the volume: Press the vol +/- buttons to change the volume on your TV. Mute: Press the mute button to instantly turn off the volume on your TV. Turn the TV on and off: Press tv on your Sky remote and then the standby button to turn the TV on or off.

How do I download remote for Sky on my Mac?

Remote for Sky on the App Store Open the Mac App Store to buy and download apps. This app is not the official Sky app. It was designed with care to try and bring Sky users an overall better experience Have questions? remote isn't working?

What can I use the buttons on my Sky Q remote for?

You can use the buttons on your Sky Q remote to access your TV guide, open the sidebar apps, pause, play, rewind or fast-forward live TV or recordings, change your volume, or record a programme. Want to know more about the buttons on your remote? Check out our detailed breakdown for each remote.

How long does it take to programme a Sky remote?

Programming your remote should take no longer than a few minutes. You’ll need to be in front of your TV and have your Sky remote at hand. Good to know: You can also programme your remote to control your home cinema system.

What TV functions can I access through my Sky remote?

How to set up a Sky remote?

What happens if my TV remote flashes twice?

What can you do with a Sky remote?

How to reverse the setting on a Sky remote?

How to return to live TV with Sky Remote?

Can you use a Sky remote to control a sound system?

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Can I access my Sky box remotely?

The Sky Go app for iOS, iPad OS and Android works with VoiceOver and TalkBack screen-readers. You can watch live TV, recordings and downloads, both at home and out and about, and use the app with VoiceOver or TalkBack to help you navigate your Sky Q box using Voice Control.

Can you turn your phone into a Sky remote?

The Sky+ app for Android has been updated, letting you use your phone or tablet as a remote control for your Sky+ HD box. Swipe your Android device's screen, and you can change channels, pause and rewind live TV, and add or delete recordings.

How can I control Sky from another room?

If you're considering getting Sky in different rooms of your house, there are basically three ways you can do this:Connect your Sky box to a second TV with high-quality co-ax aerial cable, or.Connect your Sky box to a second TV with a wireless video sender, or.Get an extra Sky box for the second TV set.

How do I access Sky Secret Menu?

There are a few settings in the SKY HD box which are contained in a hidden menu such as the activation of the RF2 port which is used for distribution of the SKY channel to other screens. To access this menu, press the following button combination: Press 'Services' and then press; 0, 0, 1, and then 'Select'.

Can I control my TV with my phone?

If your phone has an IR blaster, download a TV-remote app like AnyMote Smart IR Remote. Not only can it control your TV, but also any device that receives an IR signal—set-top boxes, DVD and Blu-ray players, stereo equipment and even some air-conditioning systems.

How do I turn my phone into a remote control?

Set up your virtual remoteOn your Android phone, open the Google TV app .Near the bottom right, tap Remote .At the top, tap Scanning for devices.Choose your device.To complete pairing, follow the instructions on your phone and TV.After pairing, you can use your phone or your remote.

How can I watch TV in another room wirelessly?

With a wireless video HDMI kit, simply connect a transmitter to the existing set top box in your living room and a receiver to your TV. It's a great option for people who don't want to run cables across the house. Instead, you and your friends can enjoy a wireless streaming experience wherever you place your TV.

Can you run 2 TVs off 1 Sky Box?

A tvLink lets you connect a second TV to your Sky+ box so you can watch Sky in more than one room. However, unlike Sky Multiscreen, you'll have to watch the same thing on both TVs as they're sharing a Sky box. If you have a terrestrial aerial, connect it to your Sky+ box or iO-Link.

Can I watch Sky in another room without multiroom?

Re: Sky Q in 2 rooms without Multi-Room @sbdaveunfortunately only laptops will work with SkyGo over HDMI. The only real solution is to get a mini box, some people have managed to get a HDMI splitter/switch to work but that depends on if you can run a cable from there to your other TV and how far it is.

How do I unlock Sky channels for free?

If you own a Sky Q voice remote, it's as simple as saying two words. Pick up your Sky Q voice remote and say “get discovery+” (pronounced discovery plus) and you'll unlock the new streaming service to watch at no extra cost on your set-top box.

How do I get to my Sky box settings?

Accessibility settings on your Sky boxPress services on your Sky remote, then select Accessibility and highlight Increase Sky+ Contrast and Font Size.You can choose Off, Contrast Only, Font Only, or you can switch both settings On. ... Press green to save the setting, then sky to return to normal viewing.

How do I get to the Installer menu on Sky Q?

0:030:44Sky Q Installer Menu - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipThis is how to get to the Installer menu on your sky cue box first off press the home button get youMoreThis is how to get to the Installer menu on your sky cue box first off press the home button get you into the menu. At this point you need to scroll down to the settings.

How do I connect my phone to my Sky box?

0:050:50Play music with Airplay on Sky Q - Sky Help - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipNetwork as your sky q. Box on an iphone or ipad simply swipe up from the bottom of the screen touchMoreNetwork as your sky q. Box on an iphone or ipad simply swipe up from the bottom of the screen touch the airplay icon or hold music and then touch the airplay icon.

Can I operate Tata Sky without remote?

The Tata Sky Mobile App comes with a Tata Sky DTH connection. Download it from the Play Store and get the convenience of the remote on your phone. You can control your Tata Sky+ HD box directly from your phone with full functionality of the original remote.

How to use your Sky remote control

select: Confirms your choices in the Sky TV menus and brings up the Now, Next and Later banner when watching live TV. ch +/-: Changes the channel up or down. back up: Returns you to the previous page at any point within the Sky TV menu. help: Displays your Audio Description and Subtitles settings when watching a programme.

What do you do with a Sky remote?

Which Sky box do you have? You can program your Sky remote to control both your Sky box and your TV. Use your Sky remote to turn your TV on and off, change the volume, switch input sources, and more .

Can you program a remote to a home cinema?

Good to know: You can also programme your remote to control your home cinema system.

How long does it take for Sky Q to beep?

Press the Q button on the front of your Sky Q box and after a few seconds a paired Sky Q touch/Sky Q remote with Voice Control will beep for 30 seconds.

Do you need broadband to use Sky Sports Red?

You'll need an active broadband connection to use the Sky Sports red button.

Does Find My Remote work with Sky Q Mini?

Sorry: Find My Remote doesn't work with the Sky Q Mini box, just the main Sky Q box.

Can you split screen on Sky Q?

On a Sky Q 1TB and 2TB box, use split screen view to watch two sports channels alongside each other.

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Works great! I recommend this to all Sky users! It’s a really useful back up when the remote goes missing, which with my kids, it often does!

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What TV functions can I access through my Sky remote?

Change the volume: Press the vol +/- buttons to change the volume on your TV.

How to set up a Sky remote?

Once your Sky remote has been set up to control your TV, you can: 1 Change the volume: Press the vol +/- buttons to change the volume on your TV. 2 Mute: Press the mute button to instantly turn off the volume on your TV. 3 Turn the TV on and off: Press tv on your Sky remote and then the standby button to turn the TV on or off. After turning on the TV, press sky to regain control of the usual Sky functions. 4 Switch input mode: If you’ve got other devices plugged in to your TV, such as a DVD player or games console, you can use your Sky remote to switch between your TV inputs. Press tv, then repeatedly press help to cycle through the available inputs on your TV until you find the one you’re looking for. 5 Change the picture format: if your TV is on 4:3 format, you can change this to 16:9 very quickly using your Sky+ remote, simply press TV then Play and it will cycle through the picture formats available.

What happens if my TV remote flashes twice?

If the remote flashes twice it will now control the sound of your amplifier when volume up, down or mute are pressed and your TV sound if arrow up, down or right are pressed . If the remote only flashes once, or remains on steady, retry the procedure. If the remote still does not flash twice the remote does not support this feature.

What can you do with a Sky remote?

You can use the buttons on your Sky remote to access your TV guide, pause, play, rewind or fast-forward live TV or recordings, change your volume, record a programme, and more .

How to reverse the setting on a Sky remote?

To reverse the setting, using the Sky remote: Press TV then hold down select and 2 together until the LED flashes twice.

How to return to live TV with Sky Remote?

As well as the basic controls, there are a few tricks you can do with your Sky remote: Return to live TV: Press sky when in any of the Sky Guide menus to return to live TV. Return to a viewed recording: After watching a recording in the Planner and switching back to live TV, you can return to the point you left the recording by pressing ...

Can you use a Sky remote to control a sound system?

Use your Sky remote to control a sound system. You can use your Sky remote to control audio-visual equipment, such as home cinema surround sound systems. We don’t currently support sound bars, but the manufacturer codes below may work. Before you get started, check your Sky+ or Sky+HD remote is version Rev.6 or higher.

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