SKY Q customers never have to worry about losing their remote control again after uncovering a free replacement right under their noses.
The popular satellite box has a number of special tricks many viewers miss.
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Most will already know that the front button on the Sky Q box allows you to track down your existing remote.
This causes your controller to beep.
But if it’s out of range or has no battery, it won’t work.
Instead, there is another handy option available to viewers – and that’s a virtual remote.
For the moment, it only works on iOS, so an iPhone or iPad.
But there are plans to build a version for Android in the future.
This is also one of the few features that Sky Q has exclusively versus the company’s other TV products, Sky Glass and Sky Stream.
The tool is hidden within the Sky Go app.
To benefit from it, ensure it is set up on your phone now before you lose your main controller.
“Lost your remote? Out of battery? Or just too lazy to stand up and get it?” Sky says.
“No matter the reason, we’ve got you covered.”
How to find the Sky Q hidden remote
To find the Sky Q virtual remote you’ll need the Sky Go app installed on your phone.
Ensure that your iPhone is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your Sky Q box too.
Then, just open the app and look for the remote icon, which can be found at the top right of the homepage next to search.
Here you will see the full menu of controls that should link up to your Sky Q box.
And if multiple boxes are connected, you can switch between set-top-boxes through the settings icon on the remote page.
Tricks for your Sky remote
Try a whole host of Sky tricks to take your TV to a whole new level.
