SlingPlayer Version: 1.0.5.140
Official Release: 3/8/2006

Firmware update included: Yes
Firmware update version: 1.0.61
Firmware release date: 3/8/2006

Click here to download. (Note: This version of SlingPlayer is no longer current)
Download Size: 26.8MB Upgrade / 70.5MB Full

What's New

Improved Video Quality! - Sling Media continually improves video quality and now the Video Tuning Wizard makes it easier to adjust your SlingPlayer automatically to the best possible video quality.

Better Remote Controls! - Six new customized remote controls for settop receivers from DirecTV, Comcast, ReplayTV, UltimateTV, DISH Network and the brand, new TiVo remote control..

Better Connectivity! - EVDO users and VPN users will notice fewer disconnects with this release.

The 1.0.5 release also includes:

• Firmware updates that ready your Slingbox for the upcoming mobile release.


• A smooth installation so that your settings from previous releases are preserved.


• More complete remote control mappings for popular set-top boxes, including more keyboard shortcuts as well as additional remote control commands


• Improved remote control functionality for many devices, including but not limited to CyberHome DVD players, Moxi, SA Explorer 8600, and Toshiba DVRs.


• Easier & more straightforward device selection during the setup process.


• Updated support documents for this release. Both the User Guide as well as the Windows help file have been updated


• If you can't find it in the documentation, try checking out the Sling Community, which is now linked through the Help Menu.


• Improved SlingPlayer for non-US locations. Now you can select your NTSC country from the menu during setup, and 4-digit channels are also accepted.


• A plethora of under-the-hood enhancements that fix bugs and concerns reported by our community in both the software and firmware.