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Upgrade to Sky+HD

A Sky+HD box includes all the features of Sky+ box, plus you can enjoy Sky TV in glorious high definition with the HD Pack. Take advantage of one touch recording, series link and pausing and rewinding live TV, so you'll never miss another minute of a TV show - and if you take the HD Pack you can watch many of them in incredible HD.


Standard Sky+HD Features



  • Immerse yourself in the drama with superb quality digital sound



  • Record at the touch of a button, even 2 programmes at once:
    • Record selected series automatically
    • Pause and rewind live TV
    • Record up to 30 hours of HD programming, or up to 80 hours of standard definition programming
    • Enjoy the latest Sky Guide



  • Watch up to 37 amazing HD channels - 30 more than any other HD provider. Plus, access a hand-picked collection of the week's unmissable TV in HD with Sky Anytime


  • Built with the future in mind: The Sky+HD box is ready for the HD Pack and for new services like 3D TV and Video on Demand, launching in 2010.

Upgrade to Sky+HD

Watch what you want, when you want it in glorious high definition, by upgrading to Sky+HD, which includes all the benefits of Sky+. Find out out more about our popular HD packages.


Help and Questions

Sky+ questions

Sky+ is simple to use, but for more information on how Sky+ works, have a look at some of our frequently asked questions.

Please note:

Prices apply to your first Sky+HD box only.

Sky TV Subscription: Packages from £18-£48.50 per month (pm). Sky Box Office costs extra.

Online Marks and Spencer voucher offer: Join Sky TV online and we'll send you a £25 Marks and Spencer voucher within 30 days of activating your viewing. Only available for new customers with their viewing card enabled by 29th July 2010. One voucher per household and only available when you join online.

Sky+HD: Pre-registration may be required. £10 pm for the HD Pack. HD channels received depend on your Sky TV package. Free Sky+HD box when you take Sky TV with the HD Pack and pay for set up. £49 Sky+HD box for new customers joining Sky TV (without the HD Pack) and paying for set up. £99 Sky+HD box for existing customers agreeing to another 12 month minimum term for Sky TV without the HD Pack (£49 if taking a new Multiroom subscription). 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 £199 if you are not eligible for discounted price (Sky TV subscription required). Sky+ functionality requires a Sky+ subscription (free for Sky TV customers, or £10 pm) and two satellite feeds. A Sky+HD box can store an average of 30 hours of HD and 80 hours of standard definition programmes. HD ready TV required. Luxe TV HD, Channel 4 HD and BBC HD are available without subscription. Channel 4 HD requires a viewing card.

Set-up: Non-standard set-up may cost extra. Standard set-up of Sky+HD box with the HD Pack is £30 for new Sky TV customers (free if you join online), £60 for existing customers (£30 with a new Multiroom subscription and free with Multiroom if buying online). Standard set-up for a Sky+HD box without HD pack subscription is £30 for new Sky TV customers (free if you join online) and £60 for existing customers (£30 with a new Multiroom subscription). Sky Broadband set-up fees for existing Sky TV customers £60 for Base, £30 for Everyday & Connect or free for Unlimited.

Remote Record: Recording requests must be made at least 30 minutes before start of programme. Confirmation costs 25p. Mobile network charges apply. See sky.com for full details.

General: Your Sky box(es) must be connected to a fixed telephone line for 12 months. Sky+HD box supplied may vary from box shown. Sky+HD box prices may vary if you live in a flat. You must get any consents required (e.g. landlord’s). Minimum Sky TV/Sky+/HD Pack/Multiroom subscriptions 12 months. You must be 18 years or over. Channels/programmes & prices subject to change. Prices shown apply to customers paying by Direct Debit. For continuous debit/credit card mandate, 50p monthly charge applies. Information only applies to residential customers in UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man. Further terms apply. Calls cost up to 5p per minute (plus 9.3p connection fee) for BT customers. Calls from other providers may vary. Correct at 28 January 2010.

Information correct at 9 February 2010.