Platform advice
U parental controls: test every household device separately
U’s parental-control PIN is set per device, even when devices use the same account.
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The viewing journal — page 50
Practical reading about screens, players, Canadian viewing and the decisions behind a better setup.
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Platform advice
A 5 activation page asks for payment: stop and verify the official route
5’s official help warns that an activation fee request means you are not on its official site.
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Platform advice
Find the STV episode with audio description, signing or subtitles
STV Player offers different presentation routes.
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Platform advice
Before adding NOW Boost, separate the programme entitlement from the feature
Boost changes supported viewing features.
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Platform advice
New Sky Go Glass/Stream app or existing Q/+ app: choose by the account product
The current Sky Go publisher listing explicitly separates Glass/Stream customers from Q/+ customers.
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Platform advice
A Peacock or Paramount collection on SkyShowtime is not another service login
A collection brand explains where programmes come from.
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