http://www.slingcommunity.com?src=forumtopic_rss Sling Community - Feedback Forum Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:16:32 GMT admin@slingcommunity.com Sling Community 60 http://www.slingcommunity.com/brand/sling/community.gif http://www.slingcommunity.com?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/38675/Where-s-the-best-place-to-post-a-request-for-this-setup-help/?src=forumtopic_rss Slingbox Solo Mac OS 10.5.8 Connection using the slingbox.com web browser Unable to connect using the web browser but can connect using the SlingPlayer software I would like to be able to connect at friend's houses without having to drag my computer around. I was on the phone with the Sling company tech support for almost 2 hours and they could not help me. PLUS they charged me $29.99! SlingCommunity Feedback Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:16:29 GMT Sandee Cohen http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/38675/Where-s-the-best-place-to-post-a-request-for-this-setup-help/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/37622/Works-Great/?src=forumtopic_rss I know this is probably over but I just purchased a Slingbox yesterday and ran the set up this morning and everything is working great! The set up was easy and I can now view my home television from my computer and my Blackberry Storm running on the VZ network! Sling Media Product Feedback Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:19:16 GMT kojak11 http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/37622/Works-Great/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/37222/Forget-Slingbox-support/?src=forumtopic_rss Slingbox support sucks. Actually I wouldn't know about the actual support, since I have been trying to reach it for two days without success. The first three times I called they wouldn't answer my questions because they said my warranty had expired even though I had a current invoice and order number from THEIR store showing that I had purchased the product less than 90 days ago. When I tried to tell support that I had the invoice and order number in my hand, they wouldn't let me forward a copy of my invoice by email which would have saved a lot of time, they made me fax it to their store (closed, of course, on Sundays) and wait until THEY DECIDED TO CALL ME! Of course when they finally did call, I was at work, not home where the slingbox is, and I had to try calling them again. Cut off the first time after going through their labrynthian phone options, I called again at 6:45pm and then held for 36 MINUTES. Did I then, finally, get to speak to a tech? Of course not. I was cut off AGAIN. And this time the recording said: We're only open... Sling Media Product Feedback Tue, 11 Aug 2009 02:46:20 GMT Former Sling Fan http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/37222/Forget-Slingbox-support/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/36485/Horrible-Support/?src=forumtopic_rss Great product when it works but the worst technical support ever. Its once thing to have horrible support but these guys want to charge you extra now for horrible support. I got my device which was not cheap (Pro) last year and used thier own TurboLink for network connection. I sent then emails and called them that it would freeze and then stop working from the Sling Catcher but would work fine on the Sling Player from a PC. They said we will look into it and will get back to me. 3 months later after followups, nothing. So the device "Slingcatcher" which was not cheap either was a paper weight since December till today. I call them and they say sorry we didnt get back to you before and we will look into it but for this call you will need to pay x amount to get support or extend warrenty... I can understand if you are buying a $10 device to support like this but to pay $200 + and only give 90 day support is just ridculous. Support should be free. Only warrenty exchange should be 90 days... In the end I solved my own problem by... Sling Media Product Feedback Thu, 25 Jun 2009 01:29:49 GMT nishalp http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/36485/Horrible-Support/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/35873/TECH-SUPPORT-USELESS/?src=forumtopic_rss All they do is run the installer package just like you would. If anything goes wrong they will tell you to contact your CPU manufacturer. That's it, from the moment the player doesn't work, all questions and concerns to tech support regarding slingplayer will not be answered. BECAUSE THEY DON'T CARE. By far the lamest tech-support I have ever encountered, and honestly for me that is a serious achievement. Sling Media Product Feedback Thu, 21 May 2009 16:08:48 GMT Nate Putnam http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/35873/TECH-SUPPORT-USELESS/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/35430/Replacement-of-defective-boxes/?src=forumtopic_rss I have been using slingbox froim the day it was launched. I normally use two in two different countries. A Slingbox Pro started to have problems with the video. A lot static..They authroized a replacement. The replacement - obviously a refurbished one - came today. It has video problems.. It doesn't produce color...black and white with color noise.. bad quality video. I wasted a whole afternoon with the customer service and whoever was the manager there was refused to replace the defective product. I wasted half day..have a defective product.. What is going on slingmedia?????????????????? Sling Media Product Feedback Wed, 06 May 2009 22:21:47 GMT KTY http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/35430/Replacement-of-defective-boxes/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/35306/Fake-SPM-iPhone-is-Out-Now-Posts/?src=forumtopic_rss Several members, like Sling it , have decided it's funny to prey on others by posting forum threads with a title like "SlingPlayer for iPhone is Out Now!" then basically saying "gotcha." These are intended to be a joke, but after deleting about 15 of these (and getting numerous complaints), we've basically had it. So, any member that posts a fake headline as a prank on others, regardless of what it's related to, will be banned immediately and permanently. No exceptions, no warnings. SlingCommunity Feedback Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:05:27 GMT Matt Whitlock http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/35306/Fake-SPM-iPhone-is-Out-Now-Posts/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/35183/How-to-cancel-your-slingcommunity.com-account./?src=forumtopic_rss How can I cancel and completely delete my www.slingcommunity.com account? Help Please. SlingCommunity Feedback Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:00:40 GMT noel646 http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/35183/How-to-cancel-your-slingcommunity.com-account./#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/35061/ALURATEK-To-your-CELL-To-your-CAR/?src=forumtopic_rss I recently purchased the Aluratek USB Jukebox, surprisingly, it was better than what I thought, 13, 000 station from all over the World and keeps growing, because you can add your local radio stations if they stream over the internet, there is not fee. Like the SIRIUS has everything for all tastes, this one does too, the quality in the Music is incredible since DJ’s from all over the World works for those Radio Station, you can find a Japanese Radio playing Rock or Sweden Radio playing Salsa and all mixed perfect. IDEA: Since the Slingbox PRO-HD have a USB, can be possible created a slingplayer for cell to play the 13 000 Stations or your local radio station everywhere you go and also connecting your cell to auxiliar in your Car, so we ending getting similar to SIRUIS for free. Since EchoStar was interest in purchased SIRIUS when was declared in bankrupt, maybe they also show interest in this company and incorporated this technology to the next generation of Slingbox. ALURATEK was born in 2007 that is the latest date that I found something from this company, actually selling their product in BB and other electronic stores. _______________________________________________________________________________ SOME... Sling Media Product Feedback Fri, 17 Apr 2009 19:11:19 GMT Antonio Acebo http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/35061/ALURATEK-To-your-CELL-To-your-CAR/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/34952/SlingPlayer-for-PS3-Playstation-3/?src=forumtopic_rss I would pay good money for a PS3 software implementation of the SlingPlayer. In my home I have a couple of Windows Media servers serving content around the home. One of the clients is a Playstation 3 so it would be great if I could have an application on the PS3 that could be used to watch the video stream from the Slingbox. It would be even more useful if the PS3 implementation could relay the video to one or more PSPs paired with the PS3 that has the Sling Player installed. (A standalone PSP SlingPlayer would be equally welcomed.) Sling Media Product Feedback Sun, 12 Apr 2009 10:16:35 GMT Mosh http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/34952/SlingPlayer-for-PS3-Playstation-3/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/34689/SlingCommunity-Feedback-Page/?src=forumtopic_rss Gang, We at the Sling Community love getting your feedback about the community on or feedback page. http://www.slingcommunity.com/help/feedback But, sending feedback about your like or dislike of the iPhone app changes to us does no one any good. The feedback page is for you to give us and the moderators feedback on the Community itself. Feel free to post your thoughts in the forums, but if you have not done so yet, please review our Posting Guidelines and Forum Policy prior to posting. SlingCommunity Feedback Thu, 02 Apr 2009 23:51:00 GMT Brandon C http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/34689/SlingCommunity-Feedback-Page/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/34676/Admin-Override/?src=forumtopic_rss This likely has been asked before, but with my searching of keywords and not finding anything, I figured I would ask anyways. There are numerous times when I forget to turn off the player on my computer and I am then unable to access from my mobile device (or another computer later on). Maybe it is already possible, but could a "boot all" option be built in that requires a password? So If I am on my mobile phone and it says it is already in use, I could stop all other users and use the device i am on? Thanks! Sling Media Product Feedback Thu, 02 Apr 2009 14:31:41 GMT Dough Boy http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/34676/Admin-Override/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/34430/feature-request-re-software-update-select-how-long-to-buffer-stream/?src=forumtopic_rss Hi i would like to be able t tell my sling catcher how long to buffer before playing the stream as sometimes i want to view better quality (than the internet speed is allowing) or but due to the delay in the internet connection it somtimes just freezes then buffers then plays then buffer then freezes...until it slowly becomes un-watchable is there a way to optionally extend the buffering duration on (possibly in the remote options ) so that i can grab enough information to keep a constant stream when it starts and also at a better quality than it having to choke the image to get it running constant.... this is not happening all the time so adding the option to add more buffer to the options button on my catcher would be really nice facility "extend buffering x2/x3/x4/x6 ect..." i know it trys to find the optomin stream and also has to be able to change and update quickly but sometimes when you watching a movie its nice to get the maximum stream possible even if the catcher takes a bit longer to start due to buffering into memory on the catcher as sometime you just want it... Sling Media Product Feedback Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:59:43 GMT mark5 http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/34430/feature-request-re-software-update-select-how-long-to-buffer-stream/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/34329/Feature-Idea-User-selectable-bandwidth-capping/?src=forumtopic_rss It would be great if there was an easy way to "cap" the bandwidth used by the SlingBox to allow "headspace" for other things on the network. Why? This would let you use the automatic optomization, but restrict the bandwidth so it doesn't use up all the upload capacity in case someone is still at home. This could be easily implimented similar to the Local/Internet resolution setting - just have a box below each resolution drop-down field and call it "max usage". It could have either an entry field (type the max speed in kbps) or drop-down for common speeds (unlimited, 256kbps, 512kbps, 756kbps, 1mbps, 1.5mbps, 2mbps...). Currently, I have to "bounce" back and forth between automatic optomization on the LAN, and manually configuring when I'm slinging through the internet - otherwise anyone at home gets such a poor throughput it takes forever to send a text-only email. I've tried to set up this sort of restrictions on the Verizon FiOS router we have, but it doesn't seem to let me set limits for only one client device. Sling Media Product Feedback Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:36:47 GMT Matt Miller http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/34329/Feature-Idea-User-selectable-bandwidth-capping/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/34192/Sprint-8330-and-Mobile/?src=forumtopic_rss I am quite upset that the 8330 is not supported. I just switched my phone from a Treo 800w which was supported to the Blackberry 8330. Other BB devices are working. I'm hearing that it is because the device is CDMA? My phone streams video from SprintTV but sling can't do it? I know that my complaint will go no where but I am really mad that probably the most POPULAR BB is not supported. I hear the blame being placed on RIM, if that is the truth then Sling should put more pressure on them to either update to allow the software to work. or find some other work around for it! Sling Media Product Feedback Fri, 13 Mar 2009 13:01:20 GMT Anthony135 http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/34192/Sprint-8330-and-Mobile/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/34171/Is-Time-for-a-Real-Sling-Store/?src=forumtopic_rss If you check the Sling Store, you might feel that something is missing or that it looks empty and I'm wondering why IPod has a bunch of accessories and Slingbox doesn't? Here are a few ideas of products that people might like to buy. *Hats with sling logo *Mugs, similar to the one that Coors light has, that change the color when they are cold. *Power Supply. *Deluxe IR blasters and regular IR. *Aluminum coolers base for the Slingbox, painted with color that changes with temperature (heat diffuser). *T-shirt, with inscription like "I can see all my media around the World, can you?", "Top ### Slinger", "never miss a Game be Smart and Slinger", etc, etc. Anything else, you name it!!! _______________________________________________________________________________ SOME IDEAS CAN BE FREE, THE GOOD ONES ARE NOT Sling Media Product Feedback Thu, 12 Mar 2009 18:54:51 GMT Antonio Acebo http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/34171/Is-Time-for-a-Real-Sling-Store/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/34036/Feature-Request-Controlling-2-Tivos-Remotely/?src=forumtopic_rss I have two Tivos, in the same room, and my Tivo remote has a nifty little 1-2 switch so that commands intended for Tivo1 only affect Tivo1 and the same for Tivo2. The virtual remote with the SlingPlayer software doesn't have this switch and every command I enter affects both Tivos. This can be annoying (if my son is watching Tivo1 and I pause the show I am watching remotely on Tivo2) or dangerous (deleting a program on both Tivos when I only want to delete one program.) Please consider adding this nuance to the virtual remote. Thanks! - Ellen Sling Media Product Feedback Sat, 07 Mar 2009 00:07:28 GMT ellensatter http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/34036/Feature-Request-Controlling-2-Tivos-Remotely/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/33888/Easy-Sling-Enhancement-for-TiVo-Users-Ethernet-IR/?src=forumtopic_rss I am a TiVo and Sling user and would like Sling to add ethernet IR support for TiVo DVRs. TiVos running factory firmware can now receive all IR commands via ethernet. I have written a simple remote control application for my desktop which allows me to operate the TiVo just as if I had the remote in my hand. I think it would be great if Sling added this very simple code to the Slingbox firmware. The Sling box is already connected to the network. This enhancement shouldn't require a change to the Slingplayer software. The benefit of this modification over the current method would be eliminating the need for IR blasters and a cleaner install. The details of my app are here . The full thread discussing the details of TiVo IR control can be found here . Sling Media Product Feedback Sat, 28 Feb 2009 00:52:30 GMT jeepguy_1980 http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/33888/Easy-Sling-Enhancement-for-TiVo-Users-Ethernet-IR/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/33880/SlingPRO-HD-and-USB-IDEA/?src=forumtopic_rss Like everyone knows, the USB is supposed to be for a Wi-Fi device, we are still waiting for the Wi-Fi, but that is ok, I solved that problem with the Slinglink (2 boxes and a fight with my wife). IDEA: Since SlingPROHD is going to be a universal product, why don’t make a USB device that allow to learned remote control codes (IR) by just placing your remote in front of the reader? I see a lot people around the world frustrated because of that reason in this forum. Remember if a customer doesn’t get full satisfaction you lose it. _________________________________________________________________________________ SOME IDEAS CAN BE FREE, THE GOOD ONES ARE NOT Sling Media Product Feedback Fri, 27 Feb 2009 14:34:39 GMT Antonio Acebo http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/33880/SlingPRO-HD-and-USB-IDEA/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/33827/New-Menu-Tabs/?src=forumtopic_rss The SlingCommunity just updated the menu tabs to help people get where they are going or what information they may need. If you drag your mouse cursor over the tabs above you will now see drop downs for certain items that are you can click on that should help you get to the pages you want to see fast. Let us know what you think and how usesful this is. SlingCommunity Feedback Wed, 25 Feb 2009 02:26:11 GMT Brandon C http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum/thread/33827/New-Menu-Tabs/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss