Hidden Sky TV code unlocks secret menu that solves BIG problem

A TELLY whiz as revealed a clever and very handy Sky TV trick.

You’ve probably used your Sky TV for years without ever knowing about the secret “0 0 1” code.

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It’s a quick trick to delete all of your recordings in one go.

One of the best features on Sky Q is the ability to save content.

But if you’ve downloaded too much, it can become unwieldy – and clog up your storage.

Now TikTok’s @wadesramsey has unleashed some very clever TV knowledge.

First, press the Home button your Sky Q remote.

Next, scroll down to Settings but don’t click on it.

Then press “0 0 1” on your remote control, followed by select (that’s the middle button).

Now go down to Reset then across to Reset Hard Drive.

It will completely delete all of your apps and recordings on Sky Q.

It’s possible to restore your Buy & Keep purchases on the Sky.com/restore.

You should only do this if you’re happy to wipe your machine and start afresh.

For some people, it could cause more headaches.

Another option

Of course, that’s not the only way to quickly delete content.

You can wipe entire series at once using another Sky TV trick.

To delete episodes individually, press the Sky button at the top of your Sky remote to access your recordings.

Scroll across to the recording you want to remove and select it. Then scroll across and select delete.

To delete all recordings of a TV show, scroll down to Sort By and then select A-Z.

Scroll down to the TV show you want to remove and swipe right. Select Delete All and then Confirm.

One more tip…

Every Sky Q touch remote has a built-in locator mechanism.

It means you’ll never lose it again…unless you’ve accidentally left it miles from your home.

But if you’ve dropped it down the back of the sofa or accidentally put it in the kitchen bin, you’ll be able to uncover it.

The remote has a built-in speaker that can beep if you’ve lost it.

First make sure your house is quiet, so you can hear the locator beep.

Then press the Q button on the front of your Sky Q box.

After a few seconds, your paired Sky Q Touch / Sky Q remote with Voice Control will beep.

This beeping will only last for 30 seconds, so if you don’t find it in that time, you’ll need to restart the process.

If it doesn’t work at all then it’s possible that your Sky Q remote is out of battery.

It’s also possible that the Sky Q remote is no longer in the building, and can’t be reached by the Sky Q box.

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