Upgrading your Sky box

  • Get even more from your Sky TV package by upgrading to one of our range of boxes. We've compared all the different features of each of our boxes below to help you decide.

    Remember, you can also watch Sky entertainment in another room by adding another box to your home with Sky Multiroom.
     

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  • Sky+

    Sky+HD

    Sky+HD 2TB

    Record at the touch of a button

    Pause and rewind live TV

    Remote Record online or with a smartphone

    Up to 61‡ HD channels (HD Pack required)

    HD ready

    Ready for On Demand

    3D ready for Sky World HD customers*

    Recording space - standard definition

    up to 185 hrs

    up to 185 hrs

    up to 1180 hrs

    Recording space - high definition

    up to 60 hrs

    up to 350 hrs

    Box Upgrade cost:

    From Free

    From Free

    From €49

    HD Pack subscription:
    (per month)

    €15

    €15

    Standard set-up cost:

             €60

    €30

    €30

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  • * 3DTV required.
    ^ Only available for Sky+ customers
    Prices apply to your first box of that type only. Price of additional box may depend on type of first box selected.
    ‡ HD channels received depend on your Sky TV subscription.

    Free Sky+HD box offer: Upgrade to Sky+HD to get a free Sky+HD box (€30 standard set-up). Existing Sky+HD box households are not eligible for a discounted box. One free box per household. 12 month min term.

  • Wireless Connector

    Wireless Connector

    Our Wireless Connector gives you the freedom to access On Demand without wires, perfect if your Sky+ box and broadband router are in different rooms.

    • Connect your broadband router and your Sky+ box wirelessly
    • Unlock a world of entertainment on demand including full series box sets, kids' shows and hundreds of movies (if you have Sky Movies 1 & 2) ready to watch when you are.

Box Upgrade FAQs

  • How do I upgrade my box(es)?

    • To upgrade your current box, sign in to find out which boxes are available to you, choose the box you would like to upgrade to and then go to our secure checkout to complete your order.

        

  • Can I choose a time slot for engineer set-up?

    • When you are booking your installation you will be able to choose from a list of available dates. We will do our best to install Sky on the date you select and will confirm the date by email once your order has been processed.

      If available, you can request a morning or afternoon installation time when you place your order, either between 8am and 1pm, or between 12pm and 5pm otherwise our 'all-day call' policy applies. Our engineer will arrive on site during the time period requested but the installation may continue past that. You don't need to call us to confirm your appointment unless you need to rearrange it or we have your details listed incorrectly.

  • Can I watch programmes in high definition on a Sky+ box or a new SkyHD box?

    • If you have an HD-ready TV and the latest black Sky+ box or the new SkyHD box you are able to watch free-to-air HD channels.

      To access Sky's range of HD programming, you will need a SkyHD box, a black Sky+ or a Sky+HD box together with an HD Pack subscription. The channels you receive with the HD Pack depend on your Sky TV package.

  • Can I get a replacement box rather than an upgrade?

    • If there is a fault with your Sky box which you are not responsible for we can replace it with the same box. However if the fault does not lie with Sky you will need to order and pay for a replacement.

Here's the legal bit

Offers

Existing customer free Sky+HD box offer: Get a free Sky+HD box when you upgrade to Sky+HD. Existing Sky+HD box households are not eligible for a discounted box. One free box per household. 12 month min term. Set-up charges apply.


Sky boxes and set-up

Sky+HD box: Existing Sky+ box households are not eligible for a discounted box unless taking the HD Pack. Existing customers must agree to new 12 month minimum term for Sky TV. One free/discounted box per household. Sky+HD box up to €149 if you are not eligible for discounted price (Sky TV subscription required). A Sky+HD box can store an average of 60 hours of HD or 185 hours of standard definition programmes. HD ready TV required. Standard set-up for customers is €30 for a Sky+HD box taken with the HD Pack. Non-standard set-up may cost extra.

Sky+ box: Existing Sky+ box households are not eligible for a discounted box. Existing customers must agree to new 12 month minimum term for Sky TV. One free/discounted box per household. Sky+ box up to €149 if you are not eligible for discounted price (Sky TV subscription required). You will receive a Sky+HD box which has all the features of Sky+ and can store an average of 185 hours of standard definition programmes. To view free-to-air HD content you need an HD ready TV. To view Sky HD content you will also need the HD Pack (€15 a month). Standard set-up for existing customers is €60. Non-standard set-up may cost extra.

 

Sky+HD 2TB box: €49 for existing Sky TV customers taking their first HD package (€15pm) or existing Sky+HD customers adding Sky Multiroom (€15pm per box). Existing Sky+HD customers are entitled to one €149 box, additional 2TB boxes €249. €249 for any existing customer who received a discounted 1TB box. New customers joining Sky TV with the HD Pack are entitled to one €149 box. Any additional 2TB boxes thereafter or when taking without the HD Pack are €249. Standard set-up £30 for new customers and €60 for existing Sky TV customers. Non-standard set-up may cost extra. Sky+HD 2TB box provides 1.5TB of personal storage and 0.5TB of storage for On Demand Showcase content.

Sky HD Multiroom Box: [Only available with multiroom subscriptions]. Sky HD Multiroom Box is the SkyHD standard Digibox (No PVR functionality) which along with a Sky TV and Sky Multiroom subscription (€15 extra a month) gives your Sky TV subscription in another room. First box free for existing customers when taken with a new Sky Multiroom subscription and paying for set-up. Limited to one free box per household (and not available to customers who have already received a free standard box) otherwise €69. Replacement boxes are €99. Set-up is €100 for existing customers. Non-standard set-up may cost extra.

 

General

Subject to status. Upfront payment may be required. 12 month minimum subscriptions. Non-standard set-up may cost extra. Boxes must be connected to a fixed telephone line and prices may vary if you live in a flat. Sky functionality requires two satellite feeds.

You must get any consents required (e.g. landlord's). Prices for Direct Debit payments only. Continuous debit/credit card mandate costs €0.75 pm. Republic of Ireland residential customers only. These offers are not available with any other offers. Further terms apply. Correct at 22 January 2013.

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