Sky makes big TV changes early ahead of HBO Max launch as viewers find secret code to unlock hidden channel on Q boxes

Sky makes big TV changes early ahead of HBO Max launch as viewers find secret code to unlock hidden channel on Q boxes

SKY has already began making changes to its TV service ahead of the big HBO Max launch subsequent week.

And viewers have uncovered a hidden Disney channel that may be unlocked with a secret code too.

A person's hand holding a Sky remote control in front of a television showing "The Walking Dead".
Big changes are coming as half of the HBO Max launchCredit: Jamie Harris / The Sun
A TV screen displaying the Disney+ homepage with a featured listing for "The Walking Dead" S3:E5, along with other streaming options including BBC iPlayer and Netflix.
Disney+ content material is now obtainable within the proceed watching railCredit: Jamie Harris / The Sun

The broadcaster is making ready a huge shake-up from March 26, with Disney+ and HBO Max bundled into most subscriptions as normal, alongside Netflix.

Reality TV platform Hayu may also be added to the mega bundle from July.

But there are a raft of different changes coming to mark the event.

Sky Cinema subscribers can count on the return of the Disney Cinemagic channel beneath a brand new title, Disney+ Cinema.

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The comeback lands 5 years after Disney closed all its TV channels within the UK.

Disney+ Cinema channel isn’t due to launch but however some prospects have managed to unlock it early with a intelligent trick.

It’s solely doable on Sky Q in the meanwhile by utilising the field’s guide satellite tv for pc channel including choice.

Users on the Sky forum have revealed the precise transmission parameters and frequency numbers to watch the take a look at broadcasts for the Disney+ Cinema, which is already displaying motion pictures.

If you understand how to do it your self, head over to the Sky Forum web site to see the directions.

Elsewhere, Sky Glass and Sky Stream customers have observed one other much-wanted overhaul.

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When saying the brand new Sky Ultimate TV mega bundle final month, bosses stated that Disney+ will lastly be included within the proceed watching rail on your TV.

Up till now, you’ve had to go into the Disney+ app to find the following episode of your favorite exhibits.

But as half of the brand new cope with Disney, it’ll conveniently be positioned inside the proceed watching rail on the house display, very similar to different streaming providers.

Well, that function has now landed so you can begin saving time from at the moment.

The shake-up additionally means big changes for Sky’s streaming product NOW.

It was not too long ago revealed that NOW subscribers will get entry to HBO Max’s app, as properly as HBO exhibits on the NOW app.

The assumption was that doing so wouldn’t permit you to achieve entry to HBO Max’s motion pictures as properly – however a brand new report says in any other case.

According to Cord Busters, customers will truly have the ability to watch a range of Warner Bros movies.

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