How do I setup my Slingbox?

Simply connect your television source (antenna, cable, satellite, digital video recorder) or other video source to the Slingbox, and then connect the Sling- box to your home network (router/available Ethernet jack). Install the Slingbox software on your computer and watch your programs from anywhere.

How do I connect my Slingbox to the Internet?

1. Connect an ethernet cable from the router to the Slingbox 500.
2. From the Internet Settings screen of the onscreen UI, select Connect via Ethernet:
3. When you receive confirmation that you’re connected, select Done.

What ports need to be open for Slingbox?

The Slingbox uses port 5001 when it communicates with your router, so this port needs to be open for your Slingbox to send video outside of your network.

How do I reset my Slingbox Pro HD?

Slingbox PRO-HD Behavior Press and hold the reset button until the network LED blinks twice. After the streaming LED and the network LED flash back and forth 3 times, release the reset button.

How do I install sling on my TV?

To download the Sling TV app to your Android smartphone or tablet, follow the steps below:

1. Open the Google Play Store.
2. Search for Sling TV.
3. Select INSTALL.
4. Accept Google’s Terms & Conditions.
5. Once the download is finished, press OPEN to launch Sling TV.

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 the Slingbox work?

We apologize for the inconvenience. 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 connect my Slingbox 500 to a power source?

Follow these steps to connect your Slingbox 500 to a Power Source: Connect the AC adapter to the Slingbox POWER jack and plug it into the wall power outlet or surge protector. The power LED on the front of the Slingbox will light up and the network and logo LEDs will start blinking.

How do I connect my Slingbox M1 – M2 to a power source?

Follow these steps to connect your Slingbox M1 – M2 to a Power Source: Connect the Power Cable to the Slingbox POWER jack and plug it into the wall power outlet or surge protector. The power LED on the front of the Slingbox will glow steadily. Wait 2 minutes to allow the box to finish starting up.