How to show SKY
Your first decision to make is how you would like to show SKY TV. SKY has three different installation set ups to choose from for your business. To decide which system is right for you please choose whether you want to show one single channel at one time or multiple channels at the same time.
Single Channel – Individual Decoder
With an individual decoder you can show one channel at a time, however you are able to show that channel on more than one TV screen. For example: A pub can use an individual decoder to show a rugby game on all TVs in the pub. A retail store could show one music channel on several TVs around the store. A small office could show any chosen channel on their TVs.
Ideal for:
- Retail stores
- Small to medium sized pubs or clubs
- Small offices
Single Channel
Multiple Channels – Headend Centralised Distribution System
A headend system allows you to distribute multiple channels at the same time on different screens throughout your premises. For example: A hotel could use a headend system with 10 set top boxes to offer each of their guests a choice of 10 channels in their hotel rooms. A two storey pub could use two set top boxes to show cricket on all TVs upstairs, and rugby on all TVs downstairs. An office could use two set top boxes to show news in the office area and a music channel in the lunch area.
Ideal for:
- Motels and hotels
- Medium sized to large pubs or clubs
- Large office buildings
Multiple channels
Individual Decoder in each room
There is a third option, aimed at motels and hotels but also used by large office buildings. SKY can install an individual decoder in each room. This gives the motel/hotel guest a home-away-from-home feeling with the ability to choose from all the subscribed SKY channels. The decoder can be a standard set top box but could also be a My SKY HDi box with the ability to record programmes and view programmes in high definition.
Ideal for:
- A motel or hotel looking for a point of difference
- Office buildings (board room, managers' offices, cafeteria, reception)
Individual decoder in each room