Q-SYS · Per-Core licence
Sky nSB Decoder Plugin
Navigation, channels and playback control for Kaon Sky NZ decoders.
$25 NZD
Sky Decoder NZ Control brings Kaon Sky NZ decoder control directly into your Q-SYS Core.
Control your Sky NZ decoder from Q-SYS over the network.
The plugin provides clean Q-SYS control integration for everyday operation, including navigation, app shortcuts, volume control, numeric keypad, Channel list and transport controls.
Key functionality includes:
- Navigation & channel controls
- Transport controls (play/pause, stop, rewind, forward)
- Volume controls
- Dyanamically built channel source list, pulls from Sky (connect core to the internet to pull the current channel list, it will be held in memory).
- Power control
- App shortcuts (YouTube, Netflix, Prime Video)
- Guide, Live TV, Record, Planner, and Settings keys
- Pairing with on-screen PIN entry for one-time device pairing
- Status feedback for connection, pairing, and device state
You must run the Android TV cert generator to create and install the required certificates.
Created and tested on a Koan Sky NZ decoder.
Plugin controls are not available in emulation mode, due to the certificate requirements.
FIRST-TIME SETUP
1. Ensure Sky box is on the same network as your PC
2. Run AndroidTV_Cert_Tool.exe on a Windows PC (included in download)
3. Enter the decoder IP, then Generate Certificates
4. Move the 3 cert files to the Q-SYS Core:
Files > Coreforge Labs - Files >Android TV Control Device [ID] > Device Certs
5. Enter the decoder IP address in the IP field above
6. Press the Pair button. PIN appears on the TV
7. Enter the 6-digit hex PIN, then press Submit PIN
* Using multiple decoders? Set a unique Device ID
in Properties for each plugin instance.
Note - if you are also using the Android TV plugin on the same core, Device ID must be different.
Created and tested on a SkyNZ3151
V1.0 - Initial release
Trademark note: Sky, Sky Box, and related marks are trademarks of Sky New Zealand. This plugin is an independent third-party control plugin and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or approved by Sky New Zealand.