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The revolutionary software component which allows you to watch your TV on your desktop or laptop computer anywhere in the world. As the Slingbox hardware is required to send your TV signal out over the Internet, so the SlingPlayer software is required receive it. SlingPlayer runs like a virtual TV on your computer screen, complete with remote control, continually optimizing to give you the best image/sound quality possible for your connection, and allowing you to watch and control your TV from anywhere.

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Sling Media Releases SlingPlayer for Windows 2.0 Public Beta

by SlingCommunity News on August 7, 2008 11:41 AM

Sling Media today unveiled SlingPlayer for Windows 2.0 Public Beta, a preview of the next generation SlingPlayer software for desktop PCs. It's been almost two years since Sling Media released SlingPlayer for PC... More »

SlingPlayer for Windows 2.0 Public Beta - Unwrapped and Reviewed

by Matt Whitlock on August 7, 2008 11:02 AM

Believe it or not, it's been almost two years since Sling Media released SlingPlayer for PC 1.4 - their last 'significant' upgrade to the software that Slingers rely on to watch their home television on a computer screen anywhere in the world. The wait is finally over... SlingPlayer 2.0 is here... at least in Public Beta form. Will it exceed your wildest expectations?

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Where to Get Slingbox Help and Information

by Brandon C. on July 24, 2008 9:54 AM

The Slingbox is available in several countries and at this time have 4 different boxes, support for PCs, MACs and Cell phones. When you need help or just information, where do you go?... More »

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Beta Updates

by MegaZone on July 23, 2008 10:35 PM

I thought I'd offer a few updates on the status of various beta programs. - SlingPlayer Mobile for Symbain UIQ: This beta is just about wrapped up. We should be done by the... More »

Remote not working? Here are some tips.

by Brandon C. on June 23, 2008 10:37 AM

So you got yourself a new Slingbox and found out that your remote or device is not listed in the setup? Now what do you do? Actually there are several things you can... More »

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Frequently Asked Questions

by SlingCommunity Team on October 29, 2005 2:05 PM

Welcome to the Slingbox FAQ! This FAQ is intended to answer many of the common questions about the Slingbox and SlingPlayer software. Please check here, and in other articles and threads on the site to see if your question has been answered before posting in the SlingCommunity Forums. More »

How To Run SlingPlayer on Linux OS

by andyBBB on December 28, 2006 3:13 PM

andyBBB, a SlingCommunity veteran and long time Slingbox user, has finally made the move to Linux, and as he discovered... Linux is currently an unsupported platform for SlingPlayer. However, with a little brains, gumption, and time, andyBBB has done it! He's figured out a way to use SlingPlayer on his Linux OS, and has written this comprehensive tutorial to help Linux users everywhere get slinging penguin style! More »

How to Add New Remote Control Codes to Your Slingbox

by The Robman on October 25, 2005 2:46 PM

If you have a device that your Slingbox doesn't control, or for which the virtual remote is missing a few important buttons, there is a way to take care of this situation yourself using JP1 tools. More »

How To Find Your Slingbox Remotely

by Matt Whitlock on October 20, 2005 12:51 PM

The Slingbox Personal Broadcaster allows the user to watch TV from anywhere in the world. That's no small feat, especially when you consider the sheer number of factors involved with locating 1 particular device in the vast ocean of the Internet. It's like... More »

How To Create Your Own SlingPlayer Remote

by andyBBB on March 10, 2006 10:21 AM

Does the Slingbox currently not have your remote listed, or is it missing a button or two? Now you can do it yourself, thanks to andyBBB's step-by-step guide to creating your own remote control file for the Slingbox. It will take you through all of the hardware and software you need, as well as through every detail of getting your Slingbox remote to work with whatever IR device you have! More »

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