Have you just made an entertainment purchase and now wondering how to connect the Sky Q Mini Box to your TV?
Pairing the Sky Q Mini Box is a simple process, and can be completed in a few easy steps. The package you receive from Sky will include your box and the necessary cables, as well as a smart remote that you will be able to connect to your television.
We have created this easy to follow directory that will teach you how to successfully connect your Sky Q Mini Box to your TV, as well as provide you with a few troubleshooting tips if you are having difficulty with the connection between your media box and TV.
How to connect Sky Q Mini Box to TV
How do I connect my mini box to my TV?
You can connect your Sky Q Mini Box to your smart TV on your own, without needing a technician to come through to do it for you. All the necessary cables that are required to connect your box to your TV will be included in the package you receive from Sky. A successful installation will involve inserting the HDM cable into your Sky Mini Box and smart TV, respectively.
Before we expand on the steps required to complete the set-up of your Sky Q box, there are a few factors you need to take into consideration before you connect your devices.
- Ensure your Sky Q Box is placed in a well-ventilated area
- Do not position your device on a carpet, or in a tight fit space (eg; a cabinet)
- It is recommended to have around 10cm of space around the Sky Q Box
- The device should not be anywhere near heated appliances, such as a radiator or direct sunlight
- No other items should be placed on top or below the box
With your Sky Q Mini Box set in the right position, you can now connect it to your TV with the HDMI and Power cable included in your Sky package;
How to connect Sky Q Mini Box:
Step 1. Insert the pink end of the HDMI cable into the ‘Pink Port’ on your box set
Step 2. Put the other end of the HDMI cable into your television
Step 3. Using the power cable, connect it to the blue port of your Sky Q Mini Box with the other end plugged into the mains
Step 4. Turn your box on at the main switch
Note, you should see a message appear on your TV screen to confirm your device is starting up.
Step 5. Click the ‘Home’ button on the Sky Q remote you received to turn your box on
How to connect Sky Q Mini Box to TV without HDMI
If your TV does not support an HDMI cable, you can connect your Sky Q Mini Box through the use of an AV cable.
Before using the ethernet to connect your Sky Q Box, you need to alter the picture resolution so the display will show on your TV through the AV cable.
To do this, the Sky Q Box will need to be connected to an alternative TV with the use of the HDMI cable;
Step 1. Click on the ‘Home’ button on the remote
Step 2. Select ‘Settings’ followed by ‘Setup’
Step 3. Under ‘Audio Visual’ choose ‘Picture Resolution’
Step 4. Change the resolution to 576p
You can now confirm the changes, and proceed with using an AV cable to your chosen TV.
How to connect Sky Q remote to the TV
With your Sky Q Mini Box connected to your TV, you can now pair your Sky Q remote;
Step 1. Press down on buttons 1 and 3 simultaneously until a red light flashes x4
Step 2. Click on ‘Continue’ and insert the make of your TV
Step 3. You will now be able to choose ‘Find it for me’
Step 4. Test if your remote has been connected by changing the volume
Step 5. If your audio does not change, click on ‘No, try another’
Step 6. Confirm the pairing by clicking on ‘Finish’
Note, if you use a Sky Sound-box or speaker device, you will need to select ‘Yes’ after step 4 and follow alternative instructions.
To ensure your remote does not get damaged, you should not store it in a warm place, eg; on top of your Sky Q Box or near any other electrical device’s air vent where heated air will be extracted.
If this is the first time you have connected your Sky Q Mini box to your TV, you may experience your connectivity to decrease. To help eradicate this altercation, you can reconnect your box with the use of a WPS (Wifi Protected Setup).
How to connect Sky Q Mini Box with WPS:
Step 1. Click on ‘Select’ on your Sky remote (Step two of four will appear on your screen)
Step 2. On your main Sky Q Box (or closest Sky device) hold down on the WPS button for three seconds or until it flashes orange
Where is the WPS button on the Sky Q box?
You will find the button either in the front or at the back of the box.
Step 3. The Wifi protected setup will now take place
Your Sky Q Mini Box will now be configured through a protected Wifi connection.
Why is my Sky box not connecting to my TV?
Why is my Sky Q Mini box not connecting to TV?
Your Sky Q Mini Box will not connect to your TV if the Sky server is down. An outage in your designated area will prevent your Sky Mini Box from accessing the server to process requests. The server can be down due to planned maintenance, and unexpected system error, or your region has a network outage. You can check the service status of Sky to confirm if this is why your Sky Mini Box won’t connect to your TV.
If the Sky server is up and functioning without any issues, your Sky Q box may not be connecting to your TV due to the following reasons;
Reason 1. Sky Q Mini software update
Your Sky Q Mini box may be due to an update, or the latest firmware update was interrupted and did not install successfully.
You can update your device by going; to Settings > Setup > Software Download. This should be done within ten minutes.
Reason 2. Faulty HDMI cable
If the HDMI cable that connects your Sky Q Mini Box to your TV is faulty or damaged, the device will not work.
Check your cable by using it to connect a different electronic item, or change it to a different port to make sure the current one is not damaged.
Reason 3. Sky Q Mini remote not working
Your Sky Q may not be working on your TV because the remote is problematic.
The batteries may be depleted, or there has been a temporary error with the remote’s software. Resetting your Sky Q remote will refresh the pairing with your TV.
How to reset Sky Q Mini remote:
Press down on buttons 7 and 9 until the remote’s light flashes X4. This will factory reset the remote control.
You can now complete the pairing process again. You can refer to the steps already provided in this guide.
If you disconnect your Sky Q Mini Box from the mains and reconnect it after a few minutes, this will help refresh the connection to your TV and should fix the error.
Conclusion
With this informative guide, we hope you were able to connect your Sky Q Mini Box to your TV, and that you are now enjoying the array of channels that you can choose from.
If you are still having problems trying to connect your Sky device to your TV, you may need to contact Sky directly.
You can call them on 03337591331, however, their phone lines are extremely busy, so it is advised to check out if the Sky Community page can help you with your query first.
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