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Sky boxes

Pause, rewind, record and store TV with our selection of Sky+ boxes. All our boxes are ready for HD and 3D and you can enjoy even more storage with our Sky+HD 2TB box.

Sky+HD 2TB box

With our new Sky+HD 2TB box, you get more personal storage for your favourite HD TV than with any other TV subscription service.¹ With six times more space than our Sky+HD box you can record up to two weeks' worth of HD TV without worrying about running out of space.

Features

  • Six times more personal storage than our Sky+HD box
  • 1.5TB of space to record Sky TV
  • Up to 350 hours of HD TV or up to 1180 hours of standard TV
  • 500GB of space for a selection of on demand TV
  • Connect your Sky+HD 2TB box to any broadband router to enjoy TV on demand
  • Up to 61 HD channels with the HD Pack
  • Pause, rewind and record live TV
  • Ready for 3D
  • 12 month contract and standard installation within two weeks
 

 ¹12 month contract and standard installation within two weeks

 

Get a Sky+HD 2TB box

€149

When you join Sky TV with the HD Pack (€15 extra a month)

 

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What you can do with Sky+HD 2TB

Pause & rewind live TV

Pause and rewind live TV so you never need to miss a moment of the action.

 

Record and Series Link

Record two shows at once and an entire series from start to finish, at the touch of a button with Series Link.

 

Even more storage

Record even more of the TV you love. With six times more personal storage than our Sky+HD box, you can record up to 1180 hours of standard TV, or up to 350 hours of HD TV.

 

TV on demand

Unlock a world of entertainment with On Demand when you connect Sky+HD 2TB box to your broadband router. Enjoy Box Sets this winter with complete seasons, ready to watch when you are.

 

Ready for 3D

Take Sky World HD to access our Sky 3D channel. Enjoy blockbuster movies, live sport and ground breaking documentaries and entertainment in incredible 3D.

 

Sky+ on the move

Control your Sky+HD 2TB box when you’re away from home, with the Sky+ app for your smartphone or tablet.

 

Parental Controls

All of our boxes come with parental controls, so you can make sure your kids are watching TV suitable for them.

 

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Sky Multiroom

Your favourite TV in any room you fancy

Keep the whole family entertained and enjoy Sky TV in different rooms at the same time, with Sky Multiroom.

  • Watch what you want, where you want
  • Just one HD Pack subscription needed to enjoy HD throughout the home
  • Free Sky HD Multiroom box
 
 

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Technical specifications

Annotated image showing the technical specifications of a Sky+HD 1TB box
 
 
 

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Make it even better

Sky 3D

  • Europe's first dedicated 3D TV channel
  • Entertainment, movies and live sports in 3D
  • No extra cost for Sky World HD customers
 

Sky Sports

  • Live sport across six dedicated channels
  • Including bonus channel Sky Sports F1™
  • All available on the move and in stunning high definition
 

Sky Movies

  • Watch new movies every week, instantly
  • 12 dedicated channels, available in stunning high definition
  • On the move and on demand, at no extra cost
 

Frequently asked questions More FAQs

  • What is different about the Sky+HD 2TB box?

    The Sky+HD 2TB box gives you the ultimate TV viewing experience. It is replacing the Sky+HD 1TB box, giving If you all the same great features but with more storage. You get 1.5TB for personal storage, giving you a recording capacity of up to 350 hours in HD or up to a massive 1180 hours of standard definition TV. So you don't need to worry about running out of space. You also get 500GB for a selection of on demand TV. Plus you'll have plenty of flexibility to watch your favourite TV when you want to with Sky+ functionality as standard.

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  • Can I upgrade my existing box to Sky+HD 2TB?

    Yes, it's quick and easy to upgrade your existing box to a Sky+HD 2TB box, and if you currently have a Sky+ box, you may not even need a visit from an engineer. The box costs from just €49 for existing Sky TV customers upgrading to the HD Pack or taking a new Sky Multiroom subscription (standard set-up costs apply).

  • What is a terabyte?

    2 terabytes (2TB) is the same as 2000 gigabytes of memory. The Sky+HD 2TB box gives you 1.5TB of space to record Sky TV and 500GB of space for a selection of on demand TV. The 1.5 terabyte of personal recording space equates to about 350 hours of HD TV or 1180 hours of standard definition TV - six times as much as a Sky+HD box.

  • How much TV can I store on my Sky+HD 2TB box?

    With 1.5TB for personal storage you can record and store up to 1180 hours of standard definition TV or 350 hours of high definition TV on your Sky+HD 2TB box. You also get 500GB of space for a selection of on demand TV.

  • What accessories can I get for my Sky+HD 2TB box?

    Your Sky+HD 2TB box will come with a Sky+HD 2TB remote control. You can buy additional remote controls, as well as a TV link to let you watch the same Sky channel on another TV.

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Reasons to join or switch to Sky

12 month standard contract

 

Professional and fuss-free installation

 

Switching to Sky
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Even more reasons to choose Sky

 

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Here's the legal bit

  • Offers

    Free Sky+ box offer: Sky+ box free with free standard set-up for new customers joining Sky TV online. One free box per household. This is a new customer offer. Offer ends 28 March 2013. Minimum 12 month term applies. Non-standard set-up may cost extra.

    New customer free Sky+HD box offer: Free Sky+HD box with free standard set-up for new Sky TV customers joining Sky TV online with the HD Pack. Offer ends 28 March 2013. Minimum 12 month term applies. Non-standard set-up may cost extra. HD ready TV required.

    Upfront payment: If you are joining Sky TV with a free Sky+ or Sky+HD box with free standard set-up, all you need to pay at the time of joining is €25 towards your on-going subscription, which will be refunded in your first two bills.

    Sky Go Extra Offer: Sky Go Extra available free for Sky TV customers for the first two months. After two months you will continue to receive Sky Go Extra at €6pm extra unless you call us to cancel at least 31 days before the end of the two month period. Offer ends 31 March 2013.

  • ‡*Sky TV

    ‡ HD channels received depend on your Sky TV subscription. UTV is available without subscription.

    Sky TV Subscription: Packages €27-€79 per month (pm). Sky Movies Box Office costs extra. UTV available without subscription. It is not provided by Sky; its availability is outside Sky’s control. Manual tuning of your box required. Sky box and set-up required.

    Sky 3D: 3DTV and Sky World HD (€91) subscription required. Pay per view content may cost extra.

    Dolby Digital 5.1: Available on many programmes. Compatible home cinema system required.

    ESPN: ESPN at no extra cost for Sky TV customers taking Sky Sports 1&2 (otherwise €12pm with Sky Sports 1 or 2 or €16pm for Sky TV customers).

    Sky Multiroom: €15 pm per box. Provides same Sky TV channels as main Sky TV subscription on another box. To receive HD Pack channels on your Multiroom box you need a Sky HD box an HD Pack subscription (only one HD Pack subscription required per household).

    Sky Box Office: Sky Box Office content costs extra. Pay per view charges apply. SBO 3D requires a 3DTV and Sky World HD subscription. Cable service may vary.

    Remote Record: Use sky.com or a compatible device. Requests require up to 30 minutes notice before start of programme.

    *On Demand: Available to Sky TV customers with compatible black Sky box. Downloading content requires broadband connection (minimum recommended speed 2 Mbps) and self set-up using own cable or wireless connector (€12.99 - limits apply). Downloads count towards any usage caps. Content depends on your Sky TV/HD subscription. Sky Store costs extra. Sky Movies 1&2 or Sky Sports 1&2 required for Sky Movies or Sky Sports. Sky+ subscribers without Sky TV can access BBC iPlayer only. Downloadable HD content takes longer to start viewing. Entertainment / Entertainment Extra SD customers joining after 13 November will have access to boxsets on demand until May 2013.

    Sky Go: UK / Ireland only. Streamed via broadband/3G (charges may apply). Available on two registered compatible devices (content may vary). Some live TV programmes will be unavailable (go to - go.sky.com). iPhone (3GS or above), iPad, iPod touch (4th generation or above) require iOS 5.1 or later, and available on selected Android devices with OS2.2x to OS4.2.1 (excluding 3.x). Sky on your Xbox 360 requires Xbox Gold Live subscription. Sky TV Customers: Selected live channels and on demand content available in line with your Sky TV subscription at no extra cost. You’ll need Sky Movies 1&2 or Sky Sports 1&2 Packs for on demand Sky Movies or Sky Sports. Non-Sky TV Customers: Subscriptions €18-55 per month. ESPN €12-16 p/m extra (or standalone at €20 p/m). Monthly subscriptions renew automatically until you unsubscribe.

    Sky Go Extra: Sky TV customers only.  €6 extra a month. 31 days’ notice to cancel. Register up to 4 Sky Go devices, concurrent viewing on two devices. Download selected Sky Go content via WiFi (Unavailable on Xbox 360). Content depends on your Sky TV package. Movies Pack required to download movies. Max 2 downloads per programme. Content deleted from device 48 hours after viewing starts or no later than 7 or 30 days after download depending on content.

     

  • 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 is free for new Sky TV customers joining online. 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 is free for new Sky TV customers joining online. 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 new and 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 included as part of the box installation for new Sky TV customers, and €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.