Sky+ Box

[Everhelpful]

I have Sky+ in one room and ordinary Sky Box in another room,I also have "Multiroom" and obviously double LNB. My Brother has given me his old Sky+ Box as he now has Hi-Def, Will I be able to replace my Basic Sky Box with one I received from him,or will I have to contact Sky.? Many Thanks for any replies.

[Cakeboy]

You can plug it in to where your normal Sky box is, but without speaking to Sky you'll only be able to watch one thing at a time and record that channel - it's just like a video recorder. You'll need the second feed from the dish to use the Sky+ box effectively

[dm1982]

basically you will need another sky plus subscription to get the full use of the box, wont cost you any extra though

[Everhelpful]

Thank you,both.

[Everhelpful]

Just read your replies again. I have the 2nd feed already to Basic Sky Box and believe if you have Multiroom Sky+ is free,does this make any difference to your replies?

[zinnie]

Hi 'everhelpful' ...you are right ! ..if you have sky+ and pay multiroom ...if qualifies you to have sky+ in the other room.
You can connect the sky+ box (you say you have the two LNB feeds) and will work as a standard box even though it has 'high definition capability.However for it to function as sky+ you have to contact sky to authorise the 'set-up' and will send you a new card (although they may be able authorise using the card from your old sky box)

[Everhelpful]

Thank you,zinnie.