Check for new virtual remotes after updating your slingplayer software. Get help for your slingbox classic our firstgeneration slingbox. If this occurs, you need to change your security software settings to. I understand that either or both of these boxes may not be supported by the current slingplayer software slingplayer for web. Depending on the type of router you have and the video source you choose, you might run into a couple of snags. This prepares your slingbox to join your home network. Slingbox makes it simple to access your live and recorded shows, movies and sports. Unlike most streaming tv products, the configuration. Connect to your slingbox, if this doesnt happen automatically. Slingplayer for windows phone will not work with slingboxes prior to solo and prohd because they do not support the. The software works handinhand with the hardware inside your slingbox to. The slingbox is a tv streaming media device made by sling media that encodes local video for transmission over the internet to a remote device sometimes called placeshifting. The slingbox 120 is simple to set up and use, with an onscreen remote control for changing channels and setting your dvr recordings, so you never have to miss your programs again. Sep 09, 2010 this feature is not available right now.
The slingbox was set up next to our dvr downstairs. To find out which slingbox models support slingplayer 2. The software finds and detects the slingbox it checks the firmware version and updates the slingbox if needed. It works with regular tv, satellite tv, cable tv, a dvd player, dvr or camcorder. You connect said unit to the internets magical series of tubes.
Slingbox m1 official the return of sling player app on. It immediately found my home wifi, i connected to it, then it took another 10 minutes to update the box firmware. Setting up your slingbox when your home router is an airport express. With a slingbox at home and slingplayer on your compatible smartphone or tablet, enjoy live or recorded tv over 3g, 4g or wifi. I use the android slingplayer app with a slingbox classic on both an evo phone and gtablet. A note about older desktop versions of slingplayer. The slingbox m1 uses slingplayer for desktop for both setup and viewing tv. Product features easily connect to indovision settop box using composite connectors. I want to use it to control a huawei dn360t youview box and a humax hdrfox t2.
Click configuration the slingbox setup assistant opens. If your slingbox 500 is connected to your tv, you can use either your tv or your computer to set up your slingbox 500. Sling media slingbox solo sb260100 hdd player in stores now duration. With acknowledgements to matt whitlock, brandonc, the robman, nuke12 and andybbb, who actually wrote much of this article. But it just takes a minute or so, and once its done. Slingplayer software for your mobile device with a slingbox at home and slingplayer on your compatible mobile device like an android phone or ipad, you can enjoy live or recorded tv over a wifi or wireless 3g. Sbpb3051 slingbox prohd user manual users manual sling media.
This software program gives you 100% control over your source. How to install slingbox 350 on windows 8 microsoft community. Log in to your sling account and connect to your slingbox. Slingbox firmware, sometimes called slingbox software, is the internal software that makes your slingbox work. My slingbox information log in with your sling account and get info about your slingbox, including current internet viewing status and slingbox id information. If your slingbox needs an update, wait while the process completes. Go here for the windows version of the slingplayer desktop client, and here for the mac version. Speaking as a guy who had used slingbox classic, pro, and 350, i can tell you that this is a big and worthy upgrade. The slingbox 500 is the most advanced slingbox available featuring hdmi ports, the ability to sling your pictures on your tv from your mobile devices using slingplayer, builtin wifi,and agreat tv interface with onscreen setup. Dont miss your favorite tv shows and events when youre away from home. How do i tell if my slingbox has the latest firmware. Slingbox classic slingbox support slingbox support.
It allows users to remotely view and control their cable, satellite, or digital video recorder dvr system at home from a remote internetconnected pc, smartphone, or tablet as if he or she were at home. How to create custom remote upgrade sling media slingbox. Jan 05, 2010 slingbox solo setup help simonamarriott. I understand that either or both of these boxes may not be supported by the current slingplayer software. View and download sling media slingbox pro user manual online. Slingplayer takes full advantage of the cuttingedge engineering inside the slingbox. Jan 17, 2008 when the slingbox solo was paired with an apple airport extreme with gigabit ethernet router, the slingplayer software achieved average speeds of 6,300 to 6,400 kilobits per second kbps while. Sling media will either refund the purchase price of your product including tax and original shipping and handling costs or replace your product. The sling media directory services that help slingplayer connect to your slingbox are operating normally. The current setup file available for download requires 35. Watch and control your tv and all of its programming on your compatible smartphone or tablet using slingplayer software. These slingbox models can accept highdefinition hd connections, but only the slingbox m1m2, slingbox 500, slingbox 350, and slingbox prohd. If have slingbox disc then copy the setup file to the desktop or download slingbox 350 application and save it on the local disk. Our website uses cookies to make your browsing experience better.
Plug it in to your tv and your internet and youre good to go. The slingbox beams the television signal via the internet, where it can be watched using the free slingplayer software from a webenabled pc. The setup wizard and the slingplayertm application do not discover the slingbox on your network. To download older software or utilities, click below. Page upon receipt at sling medias designated returns center, sling media will service and return the original device within 10 business days. You can only set up your slingbox 350 or slingbox 500 using ie or firefox on windows, or safari or firefox on mac os x. The setup was somewhat easy as i pretty much figured out the wiring process going from dvr to slingbox and then from slingbox to tv. These days there are a lot of confusing ways to watch tv. Whether in the home or on the go, with a slingbox connected at home and slingplayer on your mobile device, youre in control of your tv experience. Only slingbox gives you full access and control of your living room tv experience in up to sparkling 1080p full hd. Our builtin antivirus checked this download and rated it as 100% safe.
The setup would ask questions about what type of equipment you were controlling and show exactly how to get into your router and enable forwarding. To find the latest versions of slingplayer for desktop or slingplayer for mobile devices, click here. Slingbox 500 slingbox m1 slingbox m2 slingbox 350 slingbox prohd slingbox solo windows phone 8 is required for slingbox m1 compatibility. The setup wizard automatically discovers and configures the slingbox for the device that it is connected to, and it walks you through the process step by step. In addition to the slingbox hardware which always remains connected to your television source, we provide you with the slingplayerwhich is installed on any windowsbased desktop or laptop. Provide an interface sdk to communicate with a slingbox slingmedia for creating custom slingbox player program or some plugin for existing media player like vlc. If you like tv, its hard not to smile when you take control of your tv and dvr from your mobile device. When the slingbox solo was paired with an apple airport extreme with gigabit ethernet router, the slingplayer software achieved average speeds of. If this occurs, you need to change your security software settings to see the slingbox as a device on your network. Also provide a sample application that can be use to record from slingbox. You may get messages about no av source being connected but for this config, thats fine. It also works with apple tv boxes and ipods that are docked in either an apple universal dock or an apple. On the road, at work or on vacation, anywhere anytime. You load the slingbox software onto your laptop or desktop pc.
The network light will remain on while your slingbox is successfully connected to your network. Slingmedia will start selling the m1 on the 20th of july. The internet is not available on your computer during this brief process. Select the custom option you may need to scroll down if there are more than 4 standard codes and when the new enter custom code box appears type in the letter and the 4digit code for the file c2010 for the example set of files above if you have an rv chip. Restoring your slingbox classic to factory settings. On the road, at work, or on vacation, a slingbox makes it easy to watch and control your home tv from virtually anywhere, anytime on your laptop, tablet, smartphone or connected device. Jan 23, 2007 the slingbox beams the television signal via the internet, where it can be watched using the free slingplayer software from a webenabled pc. Our most comprehensive tv anywhere solution, the slingbox prohd delivers high definition hd pictures plus the flexibility of connecting up to two home entertainment sources at the same time. Note that these are older versions they havent been supported in quite a while, or qualified for use with any of our latest slingbox models. Or what about that lovely day when you just want to sit by the pool and watch the nightly news. Im awaiting the arrival of a slingbox pro hd having been a previous owner of the older slingbox pro. The installation setup guide that was displayed when i was installing the software was very thorough and complete. Want to know if the video source that youve hooked up to your slingbox has a supported remote control for watch on slingbox.
It allows users to remotely view and control their cable, satellite, or digital video recorder dvr system at home from a remote internetconnected pc, smartphone. The company is based in foster city, california, and was a subsidiary of echostar corporation acquired in the fall of 2007. The most popular version of the slingplayerdesktop 5. These older software and utilities are no longer being updated, nor are they supported by sling media. Want to know if the video source that youve hooked up to your slingbox has a supported remote control for watch on. Together, they sling ntsc or pal video data to another location. Jan 12, 2006 the installation setup guide that was displayed when i was installing the software was very thorough and complete. The final step in hardware setup is to plug the slingbox into a wall outlet.
Plug the power supply into the mains, then into the slingbox. Right click on the application setup file and select properties. Plus, setup is simple, and theres an impressive amount of cables right in the box. Their initial product, the slingbox, debuted on the us market on july 1, 2005. Help finding your video source with the supported video sources tool. It immediately found my home wifi, i connected to it, then it took another 10. Our solution to viewing your own tv while on the road involves two pieces of technology. Nov 06, 2012 if have slingbox disc then copy the setup file to the desktop or download slingbox 350 application and save it on the local disk. Streamingir remote work well, picture quality is what i would expect downconverting from hd to sd and then streaming slingbox classic is sd only.
In just four simple steps, the slingbox is good to go. When plugged in, the power light comes on, and the lights blink a few times as the slingbox starts up. The sling media slingbox classic lets you get your butt off the couch without taking your eyes off the tv. Choose manage addons from the tools menu the gear icon in the upperright corner of the browser screen for addon types, choose toolbars and extensions below that, for the show dropdown menu, choose all addons find slingplayer class in the list, under sling media. Watch your favorite standard definition sd or hd tv shows, sporting events or special programs on your pc, mac, tablet or smartphone over the internet, from anywhere in the world. Your computers wifi signal has been temporarily redirected from your home network to the wifi receiver in your new slingbox. Turn your smartphone or tablet into a tv with slingplayer software. How to create custom remote controls and use them on your slingbox. Access your slingbox from the web on a highspeed internetconnected pc or mac.
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