Sky Q IPTV Box: Using a Spare HDMI Input for a Separate Device
Sky Q is Sky's set-top box platform, distinct from the newer Sky Glass smart TV — this page addresses Sky Q specifically, since its hardware setup (a separate box connected by HDMI) makes the external-device approach especially straightforward.
Sky Glass, Sky Q, and Sky's other hardware are products of Sky, a separate broadcaster, and are not affiliated with Xtreme HD IPTV.
Sky Q's Own App Environment
Sky Q runs Sky's own curated app selection, generally without support for installing arbitrary third-party apps directly on the box itself.
Adding a Separate Device via a Spare HDMI Input
Because Sky Q connects to your TV over HDMI like any other box, adding a second HDMI-connected device (a Fire TV Stick or Android TV box) alongside it is usually just a matter of having a free HDMI port on your TV and switching input sources when you want to use the IPTV app instead of Sky Q.
Checking Your TV's Available HDMI Inputs
If your TV is already using all its HDMI inputs, an HDMI switch (a small, inexpensive accessory) can let you connect more devices than your TV has physical ports for.
FAQ
Will adding a second device interfere with my Sky Q service?
No — the two are entirely separate devices connected to different inputs; switching your TV's input doesn't affect Sky Q's own operation.
See our IPTV Firestick page for setting up a compatible device on a spare HDMI input, and the devices page for Xtreme HD IPTV's compatibility.