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How do I connect my set-top box to my Slingbox?

Use the provided HDMI cable to connect the HDMI OUT port on your set-top to the HDMI IN port on your Slingbox. Using the component video cable (green, blue, red) and stereo audio cable (red, white) provided, connect the COMPONENT OUT and AUDIO OUT ports on your set-top box to the COMPONENT IN and AUDIO IN ports on your Slingbox.

How does Slingbox work?

Slingbox connects to your home network (via Wi-Fi or Ethernet) and sits between your cable or satellite services set-top box and your TV. The TV signal comes from your set-top box and your Slingbox slings your TV programs to any of your devices.

How do I enable my Slingbox 500 to placeshift HD content?

To enable your Slingbox 500 to placeshift HD content with an SOC (Selectable Output Control) capable set-top box, make sure that you have component cables connected to and from the Slingbox 500, and configure your Slingbox 500 to use component only. Doing this does not affect picture quality. You can still watch your HD content anywhere.

Can I use my Slingbox 500 with a SoC capable set-top box?

Currently, there are only a handful of SOC capable set-top boxes on the market. To enable your Slingbox 500 to placeshift HD content with an SOC (Selectable Output Control) capable set-top box, make sure that you have component cables connected to and from the Slingbox 500, and configure your Slingbox 500 to use component only.

How do I connect my Slingbox to my computer?

Using your Windows or Mac OS X computer ... go to newwatch.slingbox.com and connect to your Slingbox. (You may need to log in to your Sling Account.) Click Settings, at the center-top of the screen. The Settings screen displays. Click Configure Input. The Select Video Input screen displays.

How does Slingbox work?

Slingbox connects to your home network (via Wi-Fi or Ethernet) and sits between your cable or satellite services set-top box and your TV. The TV signal comes from your set-top box and your Slingbox slings your TV programs to any of your devices.

How do I set up my Slingbox 350 on my TV?

Complete your Slingbox 350 set-up from your TV screen by following these steps: Computer that is connected to the same network as your Slingbox 350. On your computer, open a browser and go to watch.slingbox.com. Click Start. Choose your Location and Language. Create a Sling Account or Log In your Sling Account.

How do I change the settings on my Slingbox?

Using your Windows or Mac OS X computer ... go to newwatch.slingbox.com and connect to your Slingbox. (You may need to log in to your Sling Account.) Click Settings, at the center-top of the screen. The Settings screen displays.

Using the on-screen setup on your TV, you can use the Wi-Fi feature that is built in to the Slingbox 500 to connect to a wireless-enabled router in your home network. The Slingbox M1/M2 can be configured via the free Slingplayer for Desktop application. How can I watch remotely on a TV set?

Is the Slingbox 500 any good?

How do I enable a Slingbox 500 to placeshift HD content?

To enable a Slingbox 500 to placeshift HD content with an SOC-capable set-top box, make sure that you have component cables connected to and from the Slingbox 500. Then go to Advanced Settings and select Disable HDMI on placeshifting. Or, you can disconnect the HDMI cable from your set-top box to your TV and use component cables instead.

How do I connect my Slingbox 500 to my TV?

Using the on-screen setup on your TV, you can use the Wi-Fi feature that is built in to the Slingbox 500 to connect to a wireless-enabled router in your home network. The Slingbox M1/M2 can be configured via the free Slingplayer for Desktop application. How can I watch remotely on a TV set?

What do I need to get started with Slingbox?

All you need is an Internet connection, and you can access your Slingbox using a laptop, desktop, smartphone or tablet ... or with connected devices to watch your TV on another TV. Can Slingbox control my DVR?

How does a Slingbox work?

The TV signal comes from your set-top box and your Slingbox slings your TV programming to any of your devices, anywhere in the world. You can even watch or control your DVR. Or even use a streamer to watch your TV on a second television. Get the most value from your cable or satellite subscription with a Slingbox.