SKYiO link and TV Link Magic Eye connection to my SKY+HD Box

[thomastt37]

I currently view an Upstairs Bedside TV via a Wireless A/V Sender unit and Infra Red Channel Changer,[AEI Digisender Gold]this has worked reasonably well for a few years,but has become troublesome recently,changing channels often completely freezes everything and a complete unplug and restart is required.
I was wondering if "The SKY iO Link Box and TV Link Magic Eye" might be a better option now as, my Sky+HD Box has the built in Wireless Connection?
If there is a Forum Member out there who could help me with this,and has experience of installation/ setting it up without a Coaxial cable extending from the lounge to the Bedroom,I would be extremely grateful as I do not wish to install the Multi Room option.

Michael

[Annie UK]

Hardwiring is always better than using WiFi, your Box having a wifi connection is irrelevant as this is not used for a magic eye Set up to the remote TV.

The I/O links is connected to the Magic Eye via Coax and you then turn on the RF power in the hidden installer menu. Simples.

[seawright]

If the digisender gives good sound and picture you could use the Sky+ App on a smartphone to change channel or play recorded programmes.

[thomastt37]

Hardwiring is always better than using WiFi, your Box having a wifi connection is irrelevant as this is not used for a magic eye Set up to the remote TV.

The I/O links is connected to the Magic Eye via Coax and you then turn on the RF power in the hidden installer menu. Simples.

thanks so thats a non starter then! michael

[thomastt37]

If the digisender gives good sound and picture you could use the Sky+ App on a smartphone to change channel or play recorded programmes.

Thanks for letting me know! I have installed the app on my phone,but have not a clue how to change channels with it,can you explain more fully as it may resolve the issue of channel changing on the Bedroom TV.

I have signed in with my Sky User and password and now have the Sky Planner and TV guide displayed,does the smartphone replace the Sky Remote??
I have synced the phone with my Sky+HD Box,and now have a list of my recordings available on the Hard Drive.
What next or can you guide me to a set of instructions?

Cheers Michael

[Annie UK]

Go to the TV Guide and press a channel to switch to or go to the planner and select a programme to playback

[thomastt37]

Go to the TV Guide and press a channel to switch to or go to the planner and select a programme to playback

Thanks annie tried that and it works! Wish I had known about the App before as I need not have purchased a new Sky Remote! Thanks to Seawright as well...Cheers Michael

[seawright]

Click on the target icon (top right next to the magnifying glass) which will bring up a menu at the bottom of the screen.
To change channel click on keypad icon and you will be prompted to enter the channel number.

[bubblegun]

Sky+HD is better in some ways. You cannot (yet?) do this with Sky Q.

[seawright]

I haven't tried Sky Q so I may be biased but taking into account the spec. of each service and owning versus leasing the set top boxes I will be keeping my existing subscription and the Sky(+) HD boxes.