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Customers of UK ISP Sky Broadband, specifically those who have added the Wi-Fi Max service to their package (i.e. this includes their fastest WiFi Guarantee, advanced internet security, mobile data boost, requestable engineer visits and more), can now add a new “Device Priority” feature to this “at no extra cost” to help them take control of their WiFi experience.
Using the MySky App, the new Device Priority feature means that customers with the WiFi Max add-on will now also be able to prioritise a device (computer, smartphone, connected TV etc.) in their home for up to 8 hours, giving them an “enhanced connection“.
Sky doesn’t explain exactly what this does, although we assume it’s some form of internet traffic prioritisation / QoS (i.e. ensuring the chosen device always gets preference, even during periods of high local network load), which is a common feature among a lot of third-party routers. But admittedly this may be of more use to homes on slower broadband lines, since it’s less of a problem for FTTP connections with plenty of capacity to spare.
Sky WiFi Max typically costs an extra £4 per month to add to your existing Sky Broadband package.
Existing WiFi Max Features
Our fastest WiFi Guarantee: Up to 8x faster than Sky Broadband’s standard WiFi Guarantee, ensuring WiFi in every room or money back.
Advanced Security: Helps keep everyone safer online. WiFi Max blocks online threats on all devices. From doorbells and smart cameras to laptops and mobiles.
Parental Controls: Take charge of WiFi at home. Add, pause or block devices and set schedules for the kids. So, bedtime means bedtime.
Convenient Engineer Visits: Schedule visits at a time that suits, including evenings and weekends, at no extra cost.
Mobile Integration: Sky Mobile customers will receive 2GB into their Sky Mobile Piggybank during broadband outages of 30 minutes or longer.