Note: If you are getting "No Satellite Signal Being received" that is not an HDMI Issue
Quick Guide.
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Pick up the TV remote (not the Sky Remote).
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Press Input/Source/AV.
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Try HDMI 1, wait 10s → HDMI 2, wait 10s → HDMI 3.
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Stop when you see the Sky TV screen.
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Tip: Label it for next time
Safety & “Do Not” list:
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Do not factory reset the TV or device.
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Do not change picture/resolution settings yet.
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Do not unplug every cable unless prompted—start with inputs first.
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Symptoms this fixes:
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“No Signal” / black screen after turning on the SKY TV Box
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TV shows other channels but not Sky TV
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Sky TV remote does nothing (because TV is on wrong input).
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Before you start (30-second pre-check):
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Ensure the TV is powered on (power LED or logo).
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Ensure the Sky TV box is on (Shows a green light)
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Note your HDMI ports on the TV: usually HDMI 1/2/3 along the back/side.
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Quick Path (confident users):
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Use the TV remote → press Input/Source/AV (or Home then Source/Inputs).
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Select HDMI 1 → wait 5–10s for a picture.
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If no picture: try HDMI 2, then HDMI 3 (wait each time).
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Success cues: Sky TV picture or menu appears.
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If you land on TV/ANTENNA (live channels), press Input/Source again and choose HDMI.
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Guided Path (new to this? go slow):
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Find the TV remote (brand name at bottom: Samsung/LG/Sony/etc.).
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Press Input, Source, or AV. If not present, press Home.
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A list appears (e.g., HDMI 1 / HDMI 2 / HDMI 3).
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Use ▲▼◀▶ arrows to highlight HDMI 1, press OK/Enter (center button).
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Wait 10s. If still blank or “No Signal,” repeat for HDMI 2, then HDMI 3.
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Look for: Sky TV or Sky TV menu
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Brand quick paths (most common EU models):
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Samsung: Home → Source / Connected Devices → choose HDMI with preview. Older remotes: Source button.
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LG (webOS): Home → Inputs (or Device Connector) → select active HDMI.
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Sony (Android/Google TV): Input (or TV then Inputs) → HDMI 1/2/3 with thumbnail.
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Philips: Source → choose HDMI with preview.
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Hisense / TCL (EU): Input or Home → Inputs → pick active HDMI.
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If Black/Blank screen or No Signal persists after cycling HDMIs:
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Confirm you used the TV remote to change inputs
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Check Sky TV power
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Try a different TV HDMI port (move cable from HDMI 1 → HDMI 2), then select that input.
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Try a different HDMI cable if available (short, known-good).
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Soundbar/AV receiver note (if present):
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Ensure device → AVR HDMI IN; AVR HDMI OUT (TV-ARC/eARC) → TV HDMI ARC/eARC.
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Select the AVR as the source on the TV (often appears as a named HDMI).
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If unsure, temporarily bypass the AVR (device → TV directly) to test.
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Edge cases (keep simple):
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“Mode Not Supported” / HDCP error: Try another HDMI port; if using 4K, the TV port may need HDMI UHD/Enhanced (settings vary by brand). If still failing, set device to 1080p
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CEC (TV auto-switching to wrong source): If inputs keep changing by themselves, disable Anynet+ (Samsung)/ Simplink (LG) / BRAVIA Sync (Sony) temporarily (separate mini-guide).
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Verification checklist (when picture appears):
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Picture stable on Sky TV
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Remote for your device responds (Home/Menu works).
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Optional: Note the working port (e.g.,HDMI 2).
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Prevention tips:
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Place a small label near the port: "Sky TV = HDMI 2”
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Keep a spare HDMI cable handy.
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When to escalate:
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You tried all HDMI ports with proper waits and correct remote.
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Device shows power but no HDMI works, even with a second cable.
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You rely on an AVR/switch and direct-to-TV also fails.
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Next step: Schedule support or see “Check Cables & Hardware” (separate article).
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FAQ (quick answers):
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Why does my TV show live terrestrial TV instead of Sky TV → You’re on the TV tuner. Choose HDMI via Input/Source.
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My Sky TV remote works but no picture. → The remote talks to the device, but the TV is on the wrong input. Change TV input.
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Do I need a 4K cable? → Any decent High-Speed HDMI works for 1080p; for 4K60/HDR, use a Certified High-Speed/Ultra High Speed cable.
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