Can freesat use sky dish?
Yes it can!
Great news right, you can move from your SKY system in a few minutes just by switching the box under your TV....
BUT WAIT! There are a few technical things that you need to know
Basically some older equipment might need a a tweak to get it all working nicely
ARRIS UHD 4K BOXES - These new boxes will work with any SKY Dish, but work better with the newer SKYQ Dish, you can record more channels at once with a WIDEBAND LNB
HUMAX & MANHATTAN HD Boxes - The older Ranges of Boxes from Humax (HDR1100) and the Manhattan (SX) boxes will need a UNIVERSIAL LNB to work, so if you are switching from SKYQ, it will need to be changed, if you are switching from SKYHD, it will work right away.
Universal, wideband or hybrid?
Choose the LNB for the exact receiver and dish bracket. Manhattan SX and older Humax receivers need a compatible universal feed; newer compatible Freesat recorders can work with wider installation options. For flats, confirm the communal system before ordering.
Related guides
- How do I identify my LNB type? (Universal or Wideband) Moving From Sky Q?
- What Freesat Box will work with my old sky dish?
Prefer a demonstration? Watch Freesat Spares setup and repair videos on YouTube. Match the video to your box model before following the steps.