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Sky boxes

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

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Pause, rewind, record and store TV with our Sky+ box, enjoy even more storage with our new Sky+ HD 2TB and watch your favourite shows in any room you fancy with our Sky HD Multiroom box.

All of our boxes are HD and 3D ready, which means if you also take the HD Pack, you'll have access to Ireland's widest range of HD channels.

Not sure which box you want? Take a look at the table below to find out which one is right for you.

 

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Sky boxes compared

  Sky  box

Sky+ box

Pause, rewind and record live TV
Sky HD box

Sky+HD box

All the benefits of Sky+, with 5x more picture detail
Sky HD 1TB box

Sky+HD 2TB box

All the benefits of Sky+ with 5x more picture detail and 1.5TB of personal storage space
Cost

FREE

when you join Sky TV online

FREE

when you join Sky TV online with the HD Pack

€149

when you join Sky TV online with the HD Pack

 
Standard features
HD and 3D ready yes yes yes
Sky programme guide yes yes yes
Interactive services yes yes yes
Parental controls yes yes yes
Set reminders yes yes yes

Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound**

yes yes yes
 
Sky+ features
Pause and rewind live TV yes yes yes
Series Link yes yes yes
Record two programmes at once yes yes yes

Remote record from selected smartphones or online

yes yes yes
Recordable space for HD/3D TV Up to 60 hrs Up to 60 hrs Up to 350 hrs
Recordable TV Up to 185 hrs Up to 185 hrs Up to 1180 hrs
 
On Demand  

Connect your Sky+ box to any broadband router to enjoy:

  • Full series box sets
  • Sky Store: 1000+ movies to rent
  • 100s of movies at no extra cost
    if you have Sky Movies 1 & 2
yes yes yes

Showcase - our pick of the week's TV. Available without broadband connection

yes yes yes
 
HD TV  Ready for the HD Pack  HD Pack included  HD Pack included
  • Access to Irelands widest range of HD channels
yes yes yes
  • Access to on demand HD content
yes yes yes
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Sky HD Multiroom box

Your favourite TV in any room you fancy

The Sky HD Multiroom box lets you watch the TV you love in different rooms at the same time. Plus, if you also take the HD Pack you can enjoy stunning HD throughout your home.

  • Free with Sky Multiroom
  • Just one HD Pack needed to enjoy HD in every room with an HD ready Sky box
  • Small, sleek and stylish design to fit neatly in any room
 
 

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is Sky+?

    Along with a Sky+ subscription (which is free for Sky TV customers), a Sky+ box is a digital TV receiver and a digital video recorder that lets you record and play back your favourite shows without tapes, DVDs or timers whenever suits you.

  • How do I watch programmes I've recorded with Sky+?

    Programmes you've recorded can be accessed via the on-screen menu. Your Planner shows you all the programmes you've got stored, indicating what you've seen and what's waiting to be watched. To watch a recorded programme, go to the Planner, highlight the programme you want, and press "select".

  • How much TV can I store on my box?

    You can record and store up to 185 hours of standard definition TV or around 60 hours of high definition TV on your Sky+ or Sky+HD box, and up to 1180 hours of standard definition TV or 350 hours of high definition TV on your Sky+HD 2TB box.

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

    Your Sky+ box will come with a Sky+ 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.

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

    The Sky+HD 2TB box gives you the ultimate TV viewing experience. If you like to watch your favourite TV again and again, it gives you a recording capacity of up to 350 hours in HD or a massive 1180 hours of standard definition TV. Plus you'll have all the flexibility of the Sky+ box with pause, rewind and record.

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

    Yes, it's quick and easy to upgrade an existing box to a Sky+HD 2TB box, and if you currently have a Sky+ or Sky+HD 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?

    A terabyte is the same as 1000 gigabytes of memory. In the Sky+HD 2TB box, 2 terabytes of 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 many channels can I watch in high definition?

    The HD Pack (€15 extra a month on top of your Sky TV package) gives you access to up to 61‡ HD channels, in line with your Sky TV subscription - that's more than any other Irish provider. Experience everything from sports and movies to arts, drama and documentaries, all in stunning high definition. The HD channels you receive depend on your Sky TV package. For example, if you have the standard definition Sky Sports, Sky Movies or Disney Cinemagic channel in your package you will receive the high definition version of that channel if available in the HD Pack.
     

    We show hundreds of different films every month on twelve dedicated high definition movie channels so you can catch even more of the action and drama in stunning high definition.

    Sky TV customers with the HD Pack, can now access our dedicated F1™ channel, at no extra charge and enjoy live and uninterrupted HD coverage of every practise, qualifying session and race in the F1™ season. You’ll be spoilt for choice with llive coverage of three of Golf's Majors including the Masters in 3D, Test cricket, Prizefighting boxing, NFL, Grand Slam tennis, Heineken Cup rugby and football from the UEFA Champions League and Barclays Premier League action in incredible 3D.

    Plus, there's content available, at no extra charge, on iPad, iPhone (3GS or above), laptops, PCs and Macs through Sky Go anywhere in the UK or Ireland wherever you have a Wi-Fi or 3G connection.

    See the full Sky HD channel list

  • What are the features of the Sky+HD TV guide?

    The Now, Next and Later banner shows you information for all programmes on all channels, up to 12 hours ahead

    The Mini TV allows you to search the TV listings without having to miss a moment of the programme you're watching

    Record and Series Link straight from the TV listings without having to go back to your Planner

    The Series Stack feature makes it even easier to manage the recordings in your Planner

    The Search function allows you to search by programme title, genre or sub-genre

     

  • What is the Sky HD Multiroom box?

    The Sky HD Multiroom box comes free when you join Sky Multiroom (€15 extra a month). It allows you to watch different TV channels from your Sky package, on different TVs at the same time.

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Reasons to join or switch to Sky

12 month standard contract

 

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Here's the legal bit

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  • 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.