If there is anything we have learned in recent years, it is the fact that top TV series and movies are needed to keep us engaged when we aren’t able to leave our homes. Streaming channels like Hulu, are godsent when the whole family has to be entertained. These channels always have just the right Tv shows and movies to capture our attention and also keep it for a while. Let us know ‘Can I Use Any Router With Sky Q?’.
However, it can get a little strenuous trying to switch channels. Always having to exit one app and enter another can get particularly tiring. Lately, there has been a rise in boxes that can help us centralize our favorite series. That way, you don’t always have to keep opening and closing apps, now you can just switch movies or channels with just a flick of the remote.
Sky Q is one of the ways you can channels and apps together in a place. With it, you can just browse through Netflix, Sky Tv, and any other channel that catches your attention. So, the question now is whether we can connect any router to Sky Q. Continue reading to find out.
Yes! The answer is yes. You can use any router with Sky Q. However, Sky Broadband advises using their routers instead of any other router brand.
However, Sky Q service is just an internet service, so that doesn’t stop you from accessing Sky Q service using another internet service provider’s router. For example, nothing stops you from using Sky Q together with Virgin Media router and BT Whole Home Wi-Fi, since it is just a case of branding among providers, not necessarily a technical difference.
Let’s go into how we can go about connecting.
How To Connect Another Router To Sky Q
Since we have established that we can connect any router to Sky Q. The next question to ask is how we go about it.
There are different methods we can use. But the baseline is the ISP router must be able to work with bridge mode. This is the most common method of connecting another router to the Sky Q box. Bridging the router to the Sky Q box is done by assigning the Q box to the router as a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. Of course, you will still need to connect to the internet, but it is the router that would allow all the devices connected to it to access the internet.
Sky Q’s Design
This box model is more neatly packed than the previous versions of the Sky TV boxes. And apart from it being less weighty, it does not fall behind on the number of recordings you can have. The 2TB version of the Sky Q box now easily handles six recordings at the same time, so you won’t struggle to find things to download and watch some other time.
Its compact nature means it is easy to fit into any TV shelf or cabinet. It has a sleek black color, with a silver streak across the bottom. This allows it to easily blend with your other hardware. It has a very strong Wi-Fi connection, meaning there is no lag in playtime.
Features
Let us go into some features that make Sky Q a very good asset to acquire.
- Picture
When it comes to content picture quality, most people are satisfied with just regular HD. But, Sky Q offers so much more than this. Generally, the picture quality is amazing, filled with details, along with a really good color balance. The contrast levels are excellent, and dark scenes are so much clearer to see. The motion handling is sleek and steady.
To further explain how good the picture quality is, the movie, Happy Gilmore, is over 20 years old, yet its 4k quality on Sky Q is not to be undermined. This just goes to show the picture quality of Sky Q.
It is advised that rather than streaming content that are on-demand, we download them. This is to prevent the picture from breaking up because someone else in the home is streaming on another Sky Q box which would put extra pressure on the network connection.
- Sound
The quality of sound across a variety of programs and output methods is superb. Voices are well enunciated, whether in a movie, or commentary during a football match. Its music and sound effects are very impressive, without going overboard.
The sound volume is centralized across channels, so you won’t need to keep getting the remote to adjust the volume every time you change channels.
- Amazing Remote Control
Compared to its heavy predecessor, the Sky Q remote is less weighty. It is a touch remote, with the touch-sensitive panel being the part you will mostly use. It rests below the thumb, and it helps us navigate Sky Q’s interface, download content, or confirm a screen prompt.
And the most amazing part is that for those of us too lazy to type out our desired content, the remote has a sound recognition part. This means we can just speak the name of our desired show to the remote, and Sky Q will take us to it.
Furthermore, if you are unsure of what content to see, simply say to the remote, “what should I watch?”, and you will get personalized recommendations from Amazon Prime, BBC, and more based on your subscriptions. You can even be more precise in your voice search. For example, saying “comedies with Kevin Hart” would bring up relevant recommendations.
The remote can be very touch-sensitive at times. So, if you want, you can disable the touch control to prevent you from mistakenly affecting the movie or show you are watching.
Price
Sky is very much better with Q. But it is also more expensive. If there is a bone to pick with Sky manufacturers, this is one, and it is a pretty big bone. If we want to see our content in 4k, we are going to have to fork out some serious amount of cash.
The amount to pay as of now is £26 per month for a year and a half. Note that the price can change during this time frame. The setting up of the box costs £49.
The basic level Sky Q package that gives you Netflix along with Sky TV costs £26 monthly. Then, if you want, you can get Sky Sports for £25 each month, Sky Cinema for £10, Multiscreen for £15, and so much more. Note that if you want to get Ultra HD, you will have to also pay an additional £10 monthly.
Buying Sky Q
So, how can we buy Sky Q? That is easy. Just enter into the Sky website, find Sky Q, it should be on the top side of the screen, and click it. Then, press “Get Started”, choose a package you want and start building on it.
Does Sky Q Come With Netflix?
Yes, we can get Netflix on a Sky Q box. However, it isn’t free. You will need to log in with an already paid-for subscription. Although, if you go for the Ultimate on Demand package, it will combine your Netflix cost with that of Sky’s while decreasing the costs and opening Netflix recommendations on the Sky Q’s box. So, if you want to get both services, it would be a good idea to combine them this way to save cost.
Does Sky Q Come with Spotify?
Yes, you can also get Spotify on Sky Q. And it is also not free. You will have to pay a £9.99 fee to get access to Spotify Premium on Sky Q. Only Spotify premium is supported in the app.
Also, like Netflix, you can combine your Spotify and Sky Q bills. New users get a free trial that lasts a few months when they sign up on the Sky Q app.
Conclusion
So, we have seen in this article that Sky Q is a good asset to get, as it incorporates every way of TV watching and helps you access them from the comfort of your home, and to some degree, outside it. Make no mistake, TV can’t get better than this.
And also, to reiterate the answer to our question of whether we can connect any router to Sky Q. The answer is yes.
So, stop dilly-dallying. Get the Sky Q app now and create your account. Then you can enjoy streaming any content from any device across your network.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Smart TV Needed For Sky Q?
You don’t need a smart TV to access Sky Q’s content. However, your TV has to have an HDMI port, so you can plug in the Sky Q box.
- Does Sky Q Content Include kid-friendly ones?
Yes, Sky Q has content that is suitable for kids. Parents can have rest of mind by just pinning down Sky Q to the kids’ section.
- How Can I Get Content In Ultra HD?
To get Ultra HD content, you need a suitable TV, a UHD subscription, and a fitting Sky Q box.
