Ticking Box

[woofas]

Have just upgraded to Sky Q and notice that when the TV is off and the room is quiet, there is a constant "ticking" coming from the box. Probably something rotating.
Is this normal for these boxes?

[TheChair]

"Your Sky Q box has a hard disk that makes a noise similar to that of a PC. It also has a temperature-controlled fan that may come on occasionally. If you're noticing an excessive amount of noise, make sure your Sky Q box is not placed: On a carpet or in an enclosed space, such as a closed cabinet."
From https://www.sky.com/help/articles/sky-q-boxes-are-warm-to-touch-or-noisy#:~:text=Your%20Sky%20Q%20box%20has,such%20as%20a%20closed%20cabinet.

[woofas]

Thanks for that info.
It is difficult to assess what an "excessive amount of noise" is. My box certainly makes more noise than my PC. I will try a restart and see if that improves the situation.

[douglas9401]

It could just be another box ticking exercise.

[TheChair]

I think douglas9401 has the answer.

[CrapAtCryptics]

ours has never done that and our living room is very quiet so we would notice

[Barsel]

Perhaps you should phone the bomb squad just to be on the safe side? :-)

[barry1010]

Does your box feel hot?

[douglas9401]

'Makes Frankie Howerd noises and shuffles off'

[Barsel]

That's a bit personal Barry.

[zebo]

I noticed something similar coming from mine and I did the classic computer thing, switched it off then back on, seemed to stop it