FAQ – SKY TV & What you need to do by DCUK Ltd
Whether moving in to a new home or just considering an upgrade in your existing entertainment system, knowing the details about installing satellite television in your property so you can enjoy the great benefits of Sky and other satellite television services.
In this FAQ post we go through common questions that might cover your question, giving you a quick and easy source of valuable information you will probably like to know when considering a satellite dish installation for your home.
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Does Someone Have To Be In During The Installation?
Someone does have to be in the property so the technician can gain access to the property to carry out the installation. Someone over the age of 18 will have to be present during the installation.
Do I Need Internet With Sky?
You do not need broadband with your satellite dish to receive Sky or any other satellite service but additional services like catch up TV or Sky Box sets then you are going to have to connect your Sky box to the internet. This can be done over the Wi-Fi or directly with a cable Additional services require Sky Broadband.
Where Will The Dish Be Installed?
The technician will discuss a viable location for the dish to be installed, as it will be on the exterior of your home. The dish needs a clear unobstructed view of the Sky satellite so this will be figured out during the installation. The usual location for the dish will be on an exterior wall, mounted higher up to reach an unobstructed view but sometimes they can be attached to the roof or chimney, as this might be the only option to reach said view. Anything that might be a cause of concern will have to be discussed with you, hence the reason why someone is going to have to be present during the visit as there could be a lot of things that need to be discussed that is better face to face rather than waiting for a phone call etc. for a decision which is going to hold up the decision process.
Do My Walls Need To Be Drilled?
Part of the installation process does require a cable to be run through into the house so the cable will have to be run into through your wall. This will then be clipped through to your dedicated location so you can access the services with your box. This will also be discussed with you during installation as the cable will have to go alongside skirting boards as well as across door frames which you may have preference’s to.
I Live In A Listed Building; Can I Still Install A Dish?
With a listed building, you will have to obtain planning permission as this is a exterior modification that can detriment to the “age” appropriate aesthetic of the house. Your local council will cite the process so you will have to contact them. There are a few techniques in order to fit an external dish, which does not have to be installed on the house, so these can be discussed if you cannot obtain planning permission.
Can I Receive Sky Without A Dish?
If you would like to receive the Sky service then you will have to undergo the dish installation, as there is no way you can receive Sky TV services without an external connection through a dish.
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