Ensure there's a coax cable running from your satellite dish to the box.

Make sure there's an HDMI cable running from the box to your TV / projector.

Make sure you can connect it to the interweb for the on-line services etc.

Make sure you can run a cable to take the Infra Red signal from the TV room to the box.

Its an empty shell atm,  I am just wondering how to do signal control.

JZM:

 

Its an empty shell atm,  I am just wondering how to do signal control.

 

YMMV I tried to use an infrared extender with the new mysky box (the one with wifi built in) and it didnt work

Run a cable.

And if you can run a cable, run a second one.

Basically, run a Cat 5 cable to the TV to take the infra-red signal. You'll need an IR kit to complete it all.

tchart:

 

YMMV I tried to use an infrared extender with the new mysky box (the one with wifi built in) and it didnt work

 

There are different frequancies of IR used on them to the more common ones. From what I remember it was to deal with issues around interference to the remotes from crap lighting.

Dunnersfella:

 

Run a cable.

 

And if you can run a cable, run a second one.

 

Basically, run a Cat 5 cable to the TV to take the infra-red signal. You'll need an IR kit to complete it all.

 

This.

I've used both the blue eye and tradetech kits with MySky.  Both work fine.

Dingbatt: After years of running long hdmi cables, I have now started using 'hdmi over cat5/6'. So far it reliably transmits 20m to our bedroom TV, with the added bonus of a return IR signal back to the av cupboard where the mysky is.
I would suggest, since yours is a new build, that you run multiple cat cables to each location, and drop wires or conduit for good measure. Much cheaper in the long term, and less disruptive than trying to retrofit.
I have always had poor results from wireless ir when trying to control the mysky. Much better to use wired.

And now having experienced Bluetooth control of my Apple TV, I wish more manufacturers would allow this option. (Note: Willing to pay extra).

Thanks Dingbatt,

What IR system have you used?

The building is only 6x10 and i'm only talking a distance of 5-6m max

JZM:

Dingbatt: After years of running long hdmi cables, I have now started using 'hdmi over cat5/6'. So far it reliably transmits 20m to our bedroom TV, with the added bonus of a return IR signal back to the av cupboard where the mysky is.
I would suggest, since yours is a new build, that you run multiple cat cables to each location, and drop wires or conduit for good measure. Much cheaper in the long term, and less disruptive than trying to retrofit.
I have always had poor results from wireless ir when trying to control the mysky. Much better to use wired.

And now having experienced Bluetooth control of my Apple TV, I wish more manufacturers would allow this option. (Note: Willing to pay extra).

 

Thanks Dingbatt,

What IR system have you used?

The building is only 6x10 and i'm only talking a distance of 5-6m max

I have my box hidden and control it using one of these - works perfectly.

http://www.amazon.com/Nextronics-Infrared-Control-Extender-Repeater/dp/B00C5PNW5S?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

I'm buying one of these remotes:

http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Harmony-Home-Companion-Control/dp/B00N3RFC4G

but there is : http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Harmony-Control-Smartphone-Simple/dp/B00BQ5RYI4 which has better colour buttons for sky control.

the remote is RF back to the base, and it can then control IR, wifi, & BT devices - and you can use an app as a remote on a smartphone also.