Craigieboy Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 To get on demand etc from Sky (I'm reliably informed ) I'll need an Ethernet cable from my wifi router to my sky box. But is this the case? I've ordered a free box thing from Sky and it's taking its time coming. But it's supposed to give you access to on demand etc My sky box is too far away from the wifi router to attach any pishy cable. Anyone have one of those wee Sky boxes and what else can you get with it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beats Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 To get on demand etc from Sky (I'm reliably informed ) I'll need an Ethernet cable from my wifi router to my sky box. But is this the case? I've ordered a free box thing from Sky and it's taking its time coming. But it's supposed to give you access to on demand etc My sky box is too far away from the wifi router to attach any pishy cable. Anyone have one of those wee Sky boxes and what else can you get with it? My Dad's got one. Just gives you the on demand service. Pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigieboy Posted October 10, 2013 Author Share Posted October 10, 2013 My Dad's got one. Just gives you the on demand service. Pretty good. Cable or box mate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beats Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Cable or box mate? They work the same. He has the box. Plug it in the back of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucky Thompson Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 I just got mine delivered last week from Sky. It plugs into the back of my Sky Box and picks up a connection from my wireless router in a different room. Top notch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigieboy Posted October 10, 2013 Author Share Posted October 10, 2013 They work the same. He has the box. Plug it in the back of it. So the arsehole that's telling me I need a cable is wrong then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beats Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 So the arsehole that's telling me I need a cable is wrong then? Aye. You just plug it in and that's you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigieboy Posted October 10, 2013 Author Share Posted October 10, 2013 Aye. You just plug it in and that's you. Thought so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucky Thompson Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Thought so. Slightly more difficult than just plugging it in. You have to mess around with settings and options in your Sky box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigieboy Posted October 10, 2013 Author Share Posted October 10, 2013 Slightly more difficult than just plugging it in. You have to mess around with settings and options in your Sky box. I'm not good at that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beats Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 I'm not good at that. It's a piece of piss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalkeithjambo Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 I was on cable connection from broadband router to Sky HD box for on demand. They then sent Wireless box, was pretty easy to set up but there's ultimately nothing different in what's available on demand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swavkav Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Cable or box mate? I have cable infront room & the box in my bedroom, cable wins, no contest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucky Thompson Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 I was on cable connection from broadband router to Sky HD box for on demand. They then sent Wireless box, was pretty easy to set up but there's ultimately nothing different in what's available on demand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hibshater Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 I have got one of the new boxes that have wifi built in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ribble Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 I have got one of the new boxes that have wifi built in. That box has just won 'Entertainment Gadget' of the year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tokyowalnut Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Do you need to upgrade to on demand or should it come as part of the service. I set it up last night and tried to access a box set but it told me to upgrade! I thought paying the feckers nearl ?70 a month would give me access! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ribble Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Do you need to upgrade to on demand or should it come as part of the service. I set it up last night and tried to access a box set but it told me to upgrade! I thought paying the feckers nearl ?70 a month would give me access! Box Sets are only available if you have Entertainment Extra+ on your package, movies only if you have Sky Movies etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest C00l K1d Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 I was on cable connection from broadband router to Sky HD box for on demand. They then sent Wireless box, was pretty easy to set up but there's ultimately nothing different in what's available on demand. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hibshater Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 That box has just won 'Entertainment Gadget' of the year! I was actually annoyed at the time as I wanted to link up my magic eye but couldn't as it doesn't have a rf outlet. I soon sorted it by ordering a global io device that acts as an rf outlet. So happy days. Oh and thanks again for the friends and family code. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaka Demus & pliers Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 I was on cable connection from broadband router to Sky HD box for on demand. They then sent Wireless box, was pretty easy to set up but there's ultimately nothing different in what's available on demand. I had a similar experience with Freeview. My TV had freeview built-in. I went out and bought a freeview box, plugged it in.....same channels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalkeithjambo Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 I had a similar experience with Freeview. My TV had freeview built-in. I went out and bought a freeview box, plugged it in.....same channels. If you read the op he states he's heard he needs an Ethernet cable to get on demand channels but he is also getting the wee box and is it for on demand and what else can you get with it. I'm saying I had wired connection and now wireless and there no difference is what you get for on demand anytime plus channels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigieboy Posted October 11, 2013 Author Share Posted October 11, 2013 If you read the op he states he's heard he needs an Ethernet cable to get on demand channels but he is also getting the wee box and is it for on demand and what else can you get with it. I'm saying I had wired connection and now wireless and there no difference is what you get for on demand anytime plus channels. I understood you mate. Ignore those arseholes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaka Demus & pliers Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 If you read the op he states he's heard he needs an Ethernet cable to get on demand channels but he is also getting the wee box and is it for on demand and what else can you get with it. I'm saying I had wired connection and now wireless and there no difference is what you get for on demand anytime plus channels. I'm saying I had built-in freeview and now a freeview box and the channels are the same. Not sure what your beef is tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunks Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
argyjambo Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Just installed my on demand box to the sky box this morning, piece of piss! less than 5 minutes work & it doesn't even use up a power point as it hooks up to the sky box HDMI slot. 1st time connection to Wi-Fi router using existing Wi-Fi password, job done. Only complaint is that I was looking for the box set of the Sopranos, can't find it. Does anyone know if its available? For sky users looking to upgrade their box, the new high capacity box now has built in Wi-Fi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaka Demus & pliers Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Just installed my on demand box to the sky box this morning, piece of piss! less than 5 minutes work & it doesn't even use up a power point as it hooks up to the sky box HDMI slot. 1st time connection to Wi-Fi router using existing Wi-Fi password, job done. Only complaint is that I was looking for the box set of the Sopranos, can't find it. Does anyone know if its available? For sky users looking to upgrade their box, the new high capacity box now has built in Wi-Fi. Have you tried connecting with the ethernet cable to see if you can get The Sopranos that way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
argyjambo Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Have you tried connecting with the ethernet cable to see if you can get The Sopranos that way? Ah I see! using an Ethernet connection means your "connected" to da mob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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