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<blockquote data-quote="john_graydon" data-source="post: 156579" data-attributes="member: 176471"><p>Hi Thee will try and answer a few questions for you.</p><p></p><p>QQQQ</p><p>But alas I find out that I cannot watch Sky Movies 1, or any of the "Sky Movie" channels on my dreambox unlike my sky digibox which lets me no problem. (I personally don't mind doing without sky movies - but I'm wanting to learn about why/how)</p><p></p><p></p><p>Ans:- You need to input your boxid for these premiun channels.</p><p>A how to is on the forum here, So do a quick search.</p><p></p><p>QQQQ</p><p>So my question is: what is this telling me? You dont need the boxid for pretty much my favourite channels...wow.. So does this mean theyre free? Are they available on a "yellow card" so I can stop paying monthly subscription fees?</p><p></p><p>Ans:- Some channels dont need an id no, but need a valid card. There not free and only available on a valid Subscription card.</p><p></p><p>QQQQ</p><p>What advantage would entering my boxid make, let me watch Sky Movies perhaps? If Sky movies needs my boxid why doesnt challenge or UK Gold?</p><p></p><p>Ans:- Yes it will let you view Sky movies, Challenge not a priemium only basic package.</p><p></p><p>QQQQ</p><p>Could I get a yellow card aswell as continuing my subscription? Would it need activated in a sky digibox? if so would it render that digibox useless for my subscription card?</p><p></p><p>Ans:- Yes you could get a yellow card as well, and no your digibox is never usless. Cards are paired to a digibox. So your card wont work in another digibox because of the box id no, Only free to view cards work and maybe basic package ones.</p><p></p><p>QQQQ</p><p>I'm just baffled by this discovery, and hoping that I can go ahead and get a 1 off payment card from sky or anybody to get UK Gold and challenge and E4. I'd be happy with those 3 to be honest</p><p></p><p>Ans:- you cant get a one off payment card, you need to take out the basic package and pay for it every month.</p><p></p><p>QQQQ</p><p>........I was dreading entering config stuff to get Sky working today, but also weirdly disappointed! when I realised I didnt need to enter ANYTHING configuratory (new word) at all.. unbelievable.. Provided I use the card in the top slot, which is just what I wanted anyway... It's all too easy but I'm not complaining What the hell. why doesnt everybody do this and not bother with Sky Plus at all? -- cuz it's too difficult yes I know -- But I'm amazed with how easily I can watch/record my favourite stuff and alot more. I think I'm going to need a new hard drive.. or twenty..</p><p></p><p></p><p>Ans:- Entering the config stuff is quiet easy and loads of help here for you to do it. By not entering it you cant record Sports or movie channels. No much epg on dreambox but on sky plus it very to set up recording functions unlike dreambox.</p><p></p><p>Hope this might answer a few questions for you.</p><p>John</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="john_graydon, post: 156579, member: 176471"] Hi Thee will try and answer a few questions for you. QQQQ But alas I find out that I cannot watch Sky Movies 1, or any of the "Sky Movie" channels on my dreambox unlike my sky digibox which lets me no problem. (I personally don't mind doing without sky movies - but I'm wanting to learn about why/how) Ans:- You need to input your boxid for these premiun channels. A how to is on the forum here, So do a quick search. QQQQ So my question is: what is this telling me? You dont need the boxid for pretty much my favourite channels...wow.. So does this mean theyre free? Are they available on a "yellow card" so I can stop paying monthly subscription fees? Ans:- Some channels dont need an id no, but need a valid card. There not free and only available on a valid Subscription card. QQQQ What advantage would entering my boxid make, let me watch Sky Movies perhaps? If Sky movies needs my boxid why doesnt challenge or UK Gold? Ans:- Yes it will let you view Sky movies, Challenge not a priemium only basic package. QQQQ Could I get a yellow card aswell as continuing my subscription? Would it need activated in a sky digibox? if so would it render that digibox useless for my subscription card? Ans:- Yes you could get a yellow card as well, and no your digibox is never usless. Cards are paired to a digibox. So your card wont work in another digibox because of the box id no, Only free to view cards work and maybe basic package ones. QQQQ I'm just baffled by this discovery, and hoping that I can go ahead and get a 1 off payment card from sky or anybody to get UK Gold and challenge and E4. I'd be happy with those 3 to be honest Ans:- you cant get a one off payment card, you need to take out the basic package and pay for it every month. QQQQ ........I was dreading entering config stuff to get Sky working today, but also weirdly disappointed! when I realised I didnt need to enter ANYTHING configuratory (new word) at all.. unbelievable.. Provided I use the card in the top slot, which is just what I wanted anyway... It's all too easy but I'm not complaining What the hell. why doesnt everybody do this and not bother with Sky Plus at all? -- cuz it's too difficult yes I know -- But I'm amazed with how easily I can watch/record my favourite stuff and alot more. I think I'm going to need a new hard drive.. or twenty.. Ans:- Entering the config stuff is quiet easy and loads of help here for you to do it. By not entering it you cant record Sports or movie channels. No much epg on dreambox but on sky plus it very to set up recording functions unlike dreambox. Hope this might answer a few questions for you. John [/QUOTE]
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