Does Magic Eye work with Sky HD box?

Take a look at the handy tips on how to set up your TV Link (Magic Eye) with your Sky+HD box. You can order yours from the Sky Accessories page, with your TV Link you’ll be able to watch and control your Sky box from another room.

What is the RF2 on a Sky box for?

The box’s RF2 output supplies both Sky and a freeview aerial input to a TV distribution amp connected to 3 TV’s.

How do I get Sky in another room with a magic eye?

Run the aerial cable from your Sky box to your second TV, and plug the other end into your tvLink. Plug your tvLink into the second TV’s aerial socket. Position your tvLink’s magic eye (the part that looks like a computer mouse) with a clear line of sight to your Sky remote.

Can you use 2 magic eyes on a Sky box?

You can certainly have 2 magic eyes working but to do this you must have them connected to a compatible amplifier to allow the signal to pass through.

Can I use a magic eye with HDMI cable?

Plug the sender into the ethernet cable. At the other end plug the receive unit into the end of the ethernet cable and an HDMI lead to the TV. Use it’s remote extender in place of the magic eye unit. 3 does mean you will lose any connection to a terrestrial aerial if you have one.

How can I watch Sky in another room without a box?

Yes. You have two options – use a Sky TV Link (connected via a co-ax cable between the TV and Sky box), or get a wireless remote control extender.

How do I get the hidden menu on my Sky HD box?

There are a few settings in the SKY HD box which are contained in a hidden menu such as the activation of the RF2 port which is used for distribution of the SKY channel to other screens. To access this menu, press the following button combination: Press ‘Services’ and then press; 0, 0, 1, and then ‘Select’.

Can I watch Sky TV in another room without multiroom?

Re: Sky Q in another room without multiroom Yes you can. It’s easy. Get a HDMI splitter as mentioned.

How do I split my sky signal to two tvs?

If you’re considering getting Sky in different rooms of your house, there are basically three ways you can do this:

  1. Connect your Sky box to a second TV with high-quality co-ax aerial cable, or.
  2. Connect your Sky box to a second TV with a wireless video sender, or.
  3. Get an extra Sky box for the second TV set.

How can I watch TV in another room wirelessly?

With a wireless video HDMI kit, simply connect a transmitter to the existing set top box in your living room and a receiver to your TV. It’s a great option for people who don’t want to run cables across the house. Instead, you and your friends can enjoy a wireless streaming experience wherever you place your TV.

How do I turn on RF2 on Sky HD box?

How do I activate the RF2 output on my SKY™ box?

  1. Press the SERVICES button.
  2. Press the NUMBER 4 button, then the NUMBER 0 then the NUMBER 1 button.
  3. Press SELECT button.
  4. Press the NUMBER 4 again.
  5. Press the DOWN ARROW button once.
  6. Press the SIDE ARROW button once.
  7. Press the DOWN ARROW button once again [save new settings]


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