Can you sell old Sky boxes?
Can you sell old Sky boxes?
Sell it! Provided you’re out of contract with Sky and the box is yours to sell, then you could consider selling it on eBay, where they can earn some decent money. If a Sky box breaks, they’re expensive to replace and many opt for a second-hand box as an alternative.
What can I do with an old Sky HD box?
You can send us old equipment to recycle. We can reuse most parts of your old products and any we can’t reuse, we’ll recycle.
Do you have to pay for a new Sky box?
If you have a Sky Protect policy you can get as many repairs or replacements as you need for the devices you have covered under the plan. For repairs, there is no charge for parts, labour or call-outs and you can schedule a repair at a time that suits you.
Can old Sky box be used for Freeview?
You will still need to keep your Sky viewing card. It is not possible to plug an aerial into a Sky Digibox to receive Freeview channels because the boxes have not been designed this way. You will continue to get the full Sky EPG listings; you just will not be able to watch subscription channels.
Do old Sky boxes still work?
Also the old HD box will only work if you have a hybrid LNB fitted in the dish and can only be used as a freesat box to watch free to view channels. Also it will not allow live pause or record. Your best option is to use sky go with a suitable device.
Will my Sky box work if I cancel Sky?
If you cancel your Sky subscription then you can keep the box as you own a Sky+ box and it will continue to receive the free channels but you will be unable to record them or watch any recordings back you might have made.
Will an old Sky box still work?
How long do Sky boxes last?
some last longer, some don’t last as long, so the average life is regarded as about 5 or 6 years. From the sounds of it an upgrade to a newer model might be a good idea.
Can you still use a Sky box to record without subscription?
Re: Cancelling sky subscription and keeping equipment If you cancel your Sky subscription then you can keep the box as you own a Sky+ box and it will continue to receive the free channels but you will be unable to record them or watch any recordings back you might have made.
Do I own my Sky HD box?
No, you actually own your Sky box and dish from day one. However you are contracted to pay your subscription to Sky usually for a minimum of one year. Another myth that a lot of Sky subscribers believe is that Sky and Sky+HD boxes can only be purchased directly from Sky, this is in fact simply not true.