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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.

Sky+ box

Take charge of how you watch TV with Sky+. Pause, rewind, record and store, so you’ll never miss a moment of the TV
you love.

Features

  • Pause and rewind live TV
  • Record an entire series at the touch of a button
  • 250GB of space to record Sky TV
  • 185 hours of standard TV
  • Or around 60 hours of HD TV
  • Connect your Sky+ box to any broadband router to enjoy TV On Demand
  • Control your Sky+ box on the move with the Sky+ app
  • Ready for HD and 3D
 

Sky+ bundles

Get a Sky+ box

Free

When you join Sky TV online

 

Looking to join Sky?

Get started here

  • Call a Sky adviser on 0818 719 852
  • Store locator. Find a Sky store in your area
 

Online exclusive

Free Sky+ box and free standard set-up when you join Sky TV online, saving you €79.

 

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What you can do with Sky+

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.

 

Ready for HD

Unlock TV’s true potential by adding the HD Pack to enjoy the TV you love, in high definition. The HD channels you receive depends on your Sky TV subscription.

 

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+ 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.

 

TV on demand

Get TV on your terms with On Demand at no extra monthly cost to your Sky TV subscription. Unlock a world of entertainment on demand when you connect your Sky+ box to your broadband router. Enjoy Box Sets this winter with complete seasons, ready to watch when you are.

 

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Watch in HD

Unlock TV’s true potential

Make your favourite shows even better by adding the HD Pack. Enjoy the TV you love in stunning high definition.

  • Up to 61‡ HD channels
  • Great entertainment, blockbuster movies and live sport in high definition
  • Five times more picture detail
  • Incredibly vibrant colour

€15extra a month

With any Sky TV package

 
 

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Technical specifications

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Make it even better

Sky Sports

  • Live sport across six dedicated channels
  • Including bonus channel Sky Sports F1™
  • All available on the move with Sky Go at no extra cost
 

Sky Movies

  • Watch new movies every week, instantly
  • 12 dedicated channels with something for everyone, from comedy to action
  • Movies on demand and on the move at no extra cost
 

Sky Multiroom

  • Keep the whole family entertained with different channels in different rooms at the same time
  • Free SkyHD Multiroom box
  • One HD Pack covers all HD ready boxes in the home
 

Frequently asked questions More FAQs

  • 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 Sky+ box?

    You can record and store up to 185 hours of standard definition TV on your Sky+ 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

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Reasons to join or switch to Sky

12 month standard contract

 

Professional and fuss-free installation

 

Switching to Sky
is easy

 

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.