Sky Receiver starts slowly - you can do that
The Sky Receiver often starts slowly. However, you can speed up this process considerably. We'll tell you how in this practical tip.
Start slow Sky Receiver faster - how it works
The Sky Receiver always switches to energy-saving mode when it is not in use. This ensures that the receiver only starts up slowly the next time it is started.
- Start your Sky Receiver.
- Press the "Menu" button on your Sky remote control.
- Select the "Service menu" and then press the "Ok" button.
- Look for the item "System" and confirm again with "Ok".
- Now select the "Energy saving mode" area and confirm your entry again with "Ok".
- It is now set here that the Sky receiver "always" switches to energy-saving mode. It is also possible that you will find a time at this point. You should change the setting to "never". Confirm this entry by pressing "Ok" and then "Ok" again in "Save".
- Then restart the Sky receiver. You will find that it now starts much faster and you no longer have to wait.
In another practical tip, we will tell you whether you can connect an external hard drive to your Sky receiver.