With the introduction of Sky Q Multiscreen and a true Sky multiroom option, Sky finally makes it possible to watch different TV channels in different rooms in the house, all at the same time. While with Sky+ you had to physically connect each Sky box, with its own viewing card, to the satellite to watch Sky in different rooms, Sky Q's multiroom option makes this incredibly easy. And yes, that means you can say goodbye to the kids fighting over the remote control, and hello to both the Sky channel of your dreams – with no disturbances.

So, what is Sky multiroom, and how do you get it? Here’s everything you need to know about Sky Q Multiscreen and its multiroom option.

Sky Q Multiscreen: What is Sky multiroom?

If you have Sky Q, you can already watch TV on one additional screen – but this is not “true” multiscreen, as the second screen is just a mobile device or tablet. If you want to watch on different TVs, you’ll need to get Sky Multiscreen.

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Now depending on the Sky packages you have, Sky Multiscreen gives you the power to watch Sky’s TV channels in different rooms, and even outside of the house using mobile and tablet devices. It also allows you to pause the channel in one room and continue watching in another.

Sky Go Extra comes part of the multiroom deal, meaning that you can download shows to watch on your tablet or mobile on up to four devices.

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Sky Multiscreen: How does Sky multiroom work?

Previously, Sky+ required some work to connect additional Sky boxes to the satellite dish, but Sky Q gets rid of that whole ordeal. The Sky multiroom option uses wireless Mini boxes (which don’t require any drilling) to communicate with the main Sky Q box, allowing you to watch any TV channel you like on up to four different TV sets. The Mini boxes also act as Wi-Fi hotspots to give you a better Sky Broadband signal around the house.

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The two different storage-sized Sky Q boxes give you different Multiroom perks.

With the 1TB Sky Q box, you can connect up to four Mini boxes and watch Sky on two TVs at the same time. Additionally, you’ll be able to stream Sky TV, including anything you’ve recorded, on one device at home.

With the 2TB box, however, you can watch Sky on up to three TVs at the same time, and stream on up to two other devices at home.

Sky Multiscreen: How much does Sky multiroom cost?

Obviously, there’s a price to the joys of watching Sky telly in a bunch of different rooms.

Sky Q Multiscreen costs an additional £12 a month on top of your plan, but adding additional Mini boxes doesn’t actually increase the amount on your bill. The caveat, however, is that each Mini box comes with a £99 activation fee.

Occasionally, Sky will have deals on its Sky multiroom option, so it’s worth keeping an eye out.

Sweetening the deal, if you upgrade right now from Sky+ to Sky Q with Multiscreen, Sky will also give you Sky Soundbox at the exclusive price of £249. That price is also available if you already have Sky Q. We think that's a pretty great deal, considering we gave it top marks in our review .

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