The good news is that it’s very easy for you to reset your Sky remote back to factory settings. All you need to do is hold down 7 + 9 for 10 seconds. The red light on your remote should flash, which indicates that it has reset itself. Doing this should fix your remote problems in the majority of cases.

Besides, Will new Sky remote work old Sky box?

If you own a Sky box, then you will create the best television-watching-experience if you also own a Sky remote. … We have all original Sky TV remotes available for all Sky boxes. In other words, the Sky remotes are compatible with the Sky Digibox, Sky+ and all Sky+ HD boxes including the Terabyte box.

Keeping this in mind, Why is my remote not working? Always check the batteries in your remote control. … Remove and re-insert the 2 batteries. Replace the back cover on the remote, and slide down to click it into place. If the remote fails to respond properly after this, replace the existing set of batteries with new ones.

How do I reset my sky box with the remote?


Sky box not working

  1. Restart your box: Press the standby button on your remote, then turn your box off at the mains. Wait a few moments, then turn your box back on.
  2. Wait four minutes, then press the sky button on your remote.

Why won’t my Sky remote work with my sky Q mini box?

Re: Trying to set up sky Q mini box but remote control is not working. Has the remote ever been paired with the mini? If yes, then press and hold 7 & 9 at the same time to reset the remote. When ready, point the remote at the mini and press and hold 1 & 3 at the same time to re-pair.

Can I use a different Sky remote?

Re: TV remote

My question is do Sky remotes need to be programmed to work or are they all interchangeable. Yes, they need to be programmed to control a tv.

Can I use another Sky remote?

Provided it is a Bluetooth Q remote with voice control it will need to be paired and will work with any Q box it is paired to. You can only pair one Bluetooth box to one remote at a time and only the one box.

How do I know which Sky remote to buy?


How to Identify which version of Sky Remote control you have

  1. Remove the battery cover.
  2. Either on the battery cover itself or below the batteries, you will see a label with various numbers/letters on it.
  3. At the end of the code, you will see the Sky Rev. number. (

How do I fix an unresponsive remote?

Clean the remote control terminals. The remote control battery terminals may be dirty. Remove the batteries and clean the remote control terminals with a small solution of alcohol, using a cotton bud or soft cloth, then place the batteries back into the remote control. Replace with fresh batteries.

What to do when remote is not working?


Section B: Checking items of the remote control (common)

  1. Make sure none of the remote buttons are jammed.
  2. Reset the remote. …
  3. Clean the remote control terminals. …
  4. Replace with fresh batteries. …
  5. Perform a power reset on the TV. …
  6. For Android TV/Google TV: symptoms may improve by updating the software of the remote control.

How do I unfreeze my sky box?


Check your Sky+ box

  1. Press the standby button on your Sky remote, then turn your box off at the mains. Wait a few moments and turn the box back on.
  2. Wait four minutes, then press sky on your Sky remote.

Where is the sky Q reset button?

To reset your Sky Q box, first you need to press the Home button. Then go to settings – enter 001 on the remote and press select. Finally, the Factory reset option will appear on your screen.

How do you refresh sky digibox?

To do so, you can click on “My Tasks” on the left side of the page, and then “Refresh Box”. You may also refresh your box using the mySKY App. Open the app, select your CABLE account, then tap “Refresh” beside the box you want to refresh.

How do you sync Sky remote to Sky Q mini box?

To set up your Sky Q remote to control the volume, power and input source on your new TV press Home, select Settings, then Setup, then Remote control. Select your Sky Q remote and follow the on screen instructions. Your TV should then be ready to use.

How do I use my Sky Q mini box without the remote?

If you have no remote then you will either have to use the buttons on the box or use the Sky+ app on a mobile phone or tablet to change the channels or access your recordings.

Can you pair two Sky Q remotes?

You can only use one voice remote per box.

How do I pair a new Sky Q remote?

To set up your Sky Q remote to control the volume, power and input source on your new TV press Home, select Settings, then Setup, then Remote control. Select your Sky Q remote and follow the on screen instructions. Your TV should then be ready to use.

Can I pair 2 remotes to Sky Q?

Re: how can i pair 2 remotes to my Q box

Hi @willie+j+c Pair the first one which will be IR only (no voice) then hold down 4 & 6 to turn off Bluetooth (4 red lights). Then pair the second one which will have voice control. You can only use one voice remote per box.

Do One For All remotes work on smart tvs?

Remote controls

Smart, reliable and fully compatible, ideal for operating all your home entertainment devices.

What is the latest Sky remote?

The new Sky Q voice remote is loaded with Bluetooth® technology so if you’re clutching it at a crucial moment, you don’t even need to point it at the Sky Q box to use it. The remote may be sleek and small, but you’ll never lose it.

How do I get my TV remote to work?

Turn on your TV or another device you wish to control. Press and hold the corresponding DEVICE and POWER buttons on the remote at the same time. Wait until the power button comes on and then release both buttons. Pointing the remote at the TV or another device, press the Power button on the remote and wait 2 seconds.

How do I fix my TV remote sensor?

Switch off the TV, switch off the power outlet and unplug the TV from the outlet. Press and hold the power button on the TV for 30 seconds and then release. Reconnect the power cable to the TV, switch on the power outlet and then switch on the TV. Test if the remote control now works correctly.

What causes Sky HD box to freeze?

Freezing or jumping picture – Freezing picture problems are usually a result of poor or no satellite signal. Our No Satellite Signal help guide should get back up and running again.

How do you fix a stuck Sky box on standby?


Sky+HD box Stuck in Standby

  1. Put your Sky+ box on standby, then turn the power off.
  2. Press the back up button on the top of your Sky+HD box.
  3. Continue to hold down the back up button and turn the power back on to your Sky box.

Why has my Sky Q frozen?

To reboot unplug at the mains. Wait at least 30 secs and then Plug back in and switch your Sky Q box back on at the mains. Wait for the on screen instructions to disappear and the front led to turn Amber. Then wait for 30 secs before you press Home on your Sky Q remote.