Sky is good.......please don't shoot me.

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MikeB4

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#280087 25-Nov-2020 16:47

Recently my patience with Vodafone TV Gen2 ran out and I have closed my service and assigned the puck to the garage tech storage. I resubscribed to SkyTV online on Friday evening and it was installed Monday lunchtime. The installer updated the LNB, ran some new cabling and set up the box. He said the signal was OK before he changed the LNB and cable but decided to up date to future proof it. He tidied the cabling and zipped tied it all out of sight behind my shelving.

As for Sky the UI is orders of magnitude better than the Vodafone UI, easier to read, faster to migrate and altogether a better experience. The picture quality is better and so far I have experienced zero issues and everything work unlike the bug fest that Vodafone TV Gen 2 is.

I have had a small play with Sky Go and it seems to work well on my iPad and iPhone. The Guide App is good and remote record setting works well. I know some folks have issues and there are complaints about Sky however all in all it has been a very positive start and I am more than pleased with the Sky service.

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#2610711 25-Nov-2020 17:47

Did you manage to get a good sign-up deal via the Sky deals thread?

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#2610714 25-Nov-2020 18:18

Do you get HD these days or have to pay 15 a month still?

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#2610727 25-Nov-2020 18:35

Have you tested it when it rains ?

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#2610730 25-Nov-2020 18:41

I didn’t notice the pricing as it wasn’t an influencer. As for raining, it was raining today without any issues.

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#2610734 25-Nov-2020 18:50

The benefit of Sky, is that it just works. You may pay for that priviledge but it's simple enough for the vast majority of Kiwis to use without much in the way of training. It's an entirely end to end Sky controlled solution which makes support pretty good.

I like how channels are specific content curated, and whilst I don't always agree with the balance, it does mean if I switch to Food, I will get Food, and History, I'll get History.

They are trying to innovate and for some it will never be enough, but it's one of the first payments that goes out of our account monthly, and I never resent it.

Recently, during an AB's game of all things, we lost the signal due to exceptionally heavy rain. It's the first time it's happened in over 10 years. I wish my Netflix was as reliable.

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#2610737 25-Nov-2020 18:56

Stu1: Do you get HD these days or have to pay 15 a month still?

HD is now free. From memory it was $10. Recording charge is $15 which still applies at full price. There's a Sky deals thread that gets around this if don't have Sky currently.

Also on the entertainment channels discovery etc is HD where to my knowledge Vodafone TV is SD. They've been promising HD for ages but still lagging behind.

Also I check Sky deals for existing subscribers each month. This month until 30th November movies $10, entertainment $15 for two months.

Also Skygo works with chromecast or airplay to get picture on big TV. Bottom of web page existing customers deals following link.

https://www.sky.co.nz/offers

The mysky box in my view has better pros then cons compared to Vodafone TV

SkyGo is also in my view superior to Vodafone TV's applic, can use with chromecast or airplay to big TV screen as well.

I'm sure Mike will be a lot happier.

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#2610744 25-Nov-2020 19:20

I must admit I’ve been seriously considering going back to Sky.

I miss the days of simplicity, everything just working, and everything in one place, and I’m starting to think it’s worth paying the extra money for it.

I have been thinking about signing up via Vodafone TV so I won’t need a dish, but maybe that’s missing the point of going back to simplicity?

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#2610789 25-Nov-2020 19:27

I like simplicity too and I find my Apple TV really easy to use, but Sky or Freeview will suit some people better depending on what you want to watch. Or you can have both!

Anything has to be better than Vodafone TV.

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#2610808 25-Nov-2020 20:14

alasta:

I like simplicity too and I find my Apple TV really easy to use, but Sky or Freeview will suit some people better depending on what you want to watch. Or you can have both!

If you have Sky you have Freeview or at least FTA

Ironically I have Sky but I also have every other SVOD, which is probably not cost effective, but its there. I like FTA convenience, Sport, Docos. Recording. Others like other variations, there is plenty there.

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#2610811 25-Nov-2020 20:24

tdgeek:

If you have Sky you have Freeview or at least FTA

Ironically I have Sky but I also have every other SVOD, which is probably not cost effective, but its there. I like FTA convenience, Sport, Docos. Recording. Others like other variations, there is plenty there.

We also sub to Netflix, Prime and ATV+. Just dropped Disney as we were not watching it. Have not watched Netflix much as their NZ line up seems to be deteriorating of late.

I like convenience of Sky as I don't have to spend countless minutes looking for something worth watching.

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#2610816 25-Nov-2020 20:35

MikeB4:

tdgeek:

If you have Sky you have Freeview or at least FTA

Ironically I have Sky but I also have every other SVOD, which is probably not cost effective, but its there. I like FTA convenience, Sport, Docos. Recording. Others like other variations, there is plenty there.

We also sub to Netflix, Prime and ATV+. Just dropped Disney as we were not watching it. Have not watched Netflix much as their NZ line up seems to be deteriorating of late.

I like convenience of Sky as I don't have to spend countless minutes looking for something worth watching.

I agree Mike.There is actually quite a variety. Found a gardening series, watched a bit of CI (OMG Ted Bundy) there is a bit of everything.