Watching Tata Play on more than one TV
4 min read · Updated 31 July 2026
One set-top box drives one television showing one channel. Running a cable to a second TV through a splitter shows that same channel on both screens — it does not let the two rooms watch different things. For independent viewing each TV needs its own box, added to your existing account as a secondary connection, which is charged at less than a whole new connection.
What a splitter actually does
A splitter divides the signal coming down one cable so it can reach two televisions. Both screens then show whatever the single set-top box is tuned to. Change the channel in one room and it changes in the other, because there is only one tuner involved.
That is genuinely useful in some homes — a kitchen screen mirroring the living room during a match, for example. It is not what most people mean when they ask about a second TV.
What a second box gives you
A second set-top box has its own tuner, so the second room chooses its own channel. It is registered against the same account, which is why it is billed as a secondary connection rather than a fresh one.
The dish outside does not need to be duplicated. A single dish can feed several boxes, provided the LNB on it has enough outputs or a multiswitch is fitted. That is the part the technician assesses on site.
What the second room needs
A cable route from the dish to the second TV point, a mains socket near the television, and an HDMI input on that TV. Nothing else.
- 1Decide which rooms need independent viewing rather than a mirrored screen.
- 2Check there is a power point within reach of each TV position.
- 3Ask about a second connection so cable for both rooms is run in one visit.
- 4Have the rooms accessible on the day — cable is easier to route before furniture is pushed back against the walls.
Doing it in one visit is cheaper
Adding the second point while the technician is already there means one visit, one set of ladders and one cable run. Calling back a month later means paying for the visit twice.
If a second TV is even a possibility, mention it when you book. Running spare cable at the time costs very little; retrofitting it later costs a lot more.
Splitter compared with a second set-top box
| Splitter | Second box | |
|---|---|---|
| Different channel in each room | No | Yes |
| Extra set-top box needed | No | Yes |
| Extra subscription | No | Yes, at secondary rate |
| Separate remote | No | Yes |
| Recording or pausing separately | No | Yes |
| Typical use | Mirroring one screen | Independent viewing |
Questions people ask
Can I just buy a splitter and watch different channels?
No. A splitter divides one signal; it does not create a second tuner. Both televisions will always show the same channel because there is only one set-top box deciding what that channel is.
Do I need a second dish for a second TV?
Almost never. One dish can feed several boxes if the LNB has enough outputs, or with a multiswitch fitted. The technician will confirm what your existing setup supports.
Is a second connection cheaper than a new one?
Yes. Secondary connections on the same account are charged at a lower subscription rate than a standalone connection. Call 81484 44444 for the current secondary rate, as it depends on the pack you are on.
Can the second box be a Binge+ while the first is HD?
Yes, the boxes on one account do not have to match. It is a common arrangement — Binge+ in the living room for streaming apps, a plain HD box in a bedroom for live channels.