Okay, buckle up buttercup, because we're about to embark on a super easy mission! Think of it as navigating the snack aisle – tempting, a little overwhelming at first, but totally worth it when you find your favourite treat. And in this case, your treat is getting ITV Hub (now ITVX, but hey, we're keeping it simple!) onto your Sky Q box.
First things first, grab your Sky Q remote. It's your magic wand in this quest! You know, the one you probably spend half your life looking for down the back of the sofa?
The Quickest Route: The Apps Menu!
Now, press the "Home" button on your remote. It’s the one that looks like a little house, inviting you in. This whisks you away to the main Sky Q menu.
Scroll down, down, down until you see “Apps.” Imagine it as a digital sweet shop, filled with goodies! Give it a click.
You should now see a lovely grid of apps. Sometimes ITVX (remember, the new and improved ITV Hub!) is right there, staring you in the face, practically begging to be chosen. If so, skip ahead to the next part!
But, if it's playing hard to get, don't panic! Sky Q has a clever search function. We'll find it, even if it's hiding behind the digital equivalent of a cereal box.
The Search Party: Finding ITVX!
Look for a little magnifying glass icon. That's your search buddy! Click on it.
A virtual keyboard will pop up. Use your remote to type in "ITVX." Yes, you might feel like you're back in the 90s texting with T9, but it's worth it.
As you type, ITVX should magically appear in the search results. Click on it!
The Final Hurdle: Getting ITVX!
You're nearly there! Almost close enough to smell the digital popcorn. You should now be on the ITVX app page within Sky Q.
Look for an option that says "Get" or "Download." It might even say "Add App," depending on how Sky Q is feeling that day. Give it a good, firm click.
Sky Q will now do its thing, downloading and installing ITVX. It's usually pretty quick, unless your internet is feeling particularly sluggish. This is a good time to stretch, grab a biscuit, or contemplate the meaning of life.
Once it's done, you should see an "Open" button. Click it! Boom! You’re in! 🥳
Accessing ITVX in the Future
Now that you've got ITVX installed, you don't want to go through that whole rigmarole again, do you? Don't worry, there are a couple of easy ways to get back to it.
Go back to the “Apps” menu, where you first found it. ITVX should now be chilling there, ready for action. Think of it as setting up camp.
You can also add ITVX to your “My Sky” section for even easier access. Just right-click on the app and select "Add to My Sky." Now it's super easy to find!
And that’s it! You've successfully installed ITVX on your Sky Q box. Now go forth and binge-watch your favourite shows!
Seriously, did you expect a trumpet fanfare at the end? Because you deserve one. You're a Sky Q conquering hero!