Slingbox hook up

How do I connect my Slingbox 500 to my home network?

Connect your Slingbox 500 to your home network using a network cable. If you want to use Wi-Fi, then you must follow the Onscreen Method above. Using a computer that is on the same network as your Slingbox 500, open Slingplayer for Desktop. Select your Slingbox 500 to configure from the Slingbox Directory.

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 M1/M2 from my TV screen?

Complete your Slingbox M1 or Slingbox M2 set-up from your TV screen by following these steps: A device that is connected to the same network as your Slingbox M1 or Slingbox M2. On your chosen device, open a browser and go to www.slingbox.com/setup. Click Slingbox M1/M2.

How does Sling TV work with my TV?

Your Slingbox connects to your home network (via WiFi 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 programming to any of your devices, anywhere in the world.

How do I set up my Slingbox 500 with a computer?

If you have connected your Slingbox 500 to your home network using an Ethernet (network) cable, then you can set it up using the Computer Method. This way can be easier if you need to enter longer strings of text: Finish the cable connection process for your Slingbox 500. Connect your Slingbox 500 to your home network using a network cable.

How do I connect my TV to my Slingbox?

For connecting to any Slingbox to watch your TV, whether you have an old Slingbox model or a new one, go to Watch on Slingbox.com: Log in with your Sling Account, and then choose your Slingbox from the drop-down list toward the upper-right of the screen.

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 or change the settings on Slingbox?

To set up a new Slingbox, or change the settings on an existing one, use SlingPlayer for Windows or SlingPlayer for Mac (theyre free). We’ve streamlined the ways that you watch TV and work with Slingbox settings:

What devices does Sling TV support?

Regardless of the plan that you subscribe to, you can stream the service on a wide-variety of devices including streaming players, Smart TVs, smartphones, tablets, gaming consoles, and your browser. What Devices Does Sling TV Support?

How does Sling TV work with Roku?

How It Works. Sling TV doesn’t require ownership of a television, with a clunky cable box sitting on top of it. Rather, viewers can use practically any Internet-connected device, including iOS and Android devices, Xbox Ones, Roku boxes, and Windows-based devices.

What is the difference between cable TV and Sling TV?

Traditional cable TV subscriptions generally involve a cable box that plugs into the wall, while Sling TV involves a streaming device (like a Roku, Apple TV, etc.) that plugs into your TV and connects to the internet.

What do you need to start Sling TV?

All you need for Sling TV is an Internet-connected device such as an iOS or Android device, or you can connect it to your Samsung, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, or another device. How Much Is Sling TV a Month? The basic Sling TV packages cost $35 per month for 30+ channels, with upgrades starting at $5 per month. What Channels Do You Get on Sling TV?