Can I use Slingbox to access programming on home TV and play it on another TV in a different state?
200673
Yes, with some qualifications. You have to have a solid internet connection on both ends, one that has enough bandwidth and low enough latency to handle streaming media. Generally, if your internet service in both locations will handle Netflix, it will handle an Slingbox. Then, you have to connect the receiving device (in my case, my laptop) to the television. That simple step has caused me numerous problems as my laptop is a couple of years old and lacks the HDMI port I would like to have. Also, since I've installed the Slingbox app, the laptop tends to freeze on occasion during downloads. So, yes, it will work but be prepared to spend some time trouble shooting. Yes, with some qualifications. You have to have a solid internet connection on both ends, one that has enough bandwidth and low enough latency to handle streaming media. Generally, if your internet service in both locations will handle Netflix, it will handle an Slingbox. Then, you have to connect the receiving device (in my case, my laptop) to the television. That simple step has caused me numerous problems as my laptop is a couple of years old and lacks the HDMI port I would like to have. Also, since I've installed the Slingbox app, the laptop tends to freeze on occasion during downloads.... » Read More Yes, with some qualifications. You have to have a solid internet connection on both ends, one that has enough bandwidth and low enough latency to handle streaming media. Generally, if your internet service in both locations will handle Netflix, it will handle an Slingbox. Then, you have to connect the receiving device (in my case, my laptop) to the television. That simple step has caused me numerous problems as my laptop is a couple of years old and lacks the HDMI port I would like to have. Also, since I've installed the Slingbox app, the laptop tends to freeze on occasion during downloads. So, yes, it will work but be prepared to spend some time trouble shooting. « Show Less
200674
You could play it on a computer in a different state or any other handheld device with the Slingbox app and a Wifi connection, not sure about playing on a TV.
200675
Yes, with some qualifications. You have to have a solid internet connection on both ends, one that has enough bandwidth and low enough latency to handle streaming media. Generally, if your internet service in both locations will handle Netflix, it will handle an Slingbox. Then, you have to connect the receiving device (in my case, my laptop) to the television. That simple step has caused me numerous problems as my laptop is a couple of years old and lacks the HDMI port I would like to have. Also, since I've installed the Slingbox app, the laptop tends to freeze on occasion during downloads. So, yes, it will work but be prepared to spend some time trouble shooting.
200676
As long as you have a supported video input and a high speed internet, you need a computer with a video out option on it. TV to TV wont work. I watch my home FIOS DVR in Baltimore when I travel. The quality depends on the speed of your internet connection. I travel to many parts of the country and mostly view on my US Cellular phone. The faster the connection, the better it works. Best purchase I have made in a long time.
470680
At a minimum, the HDTV in the other house would need to connect to the internet - wifi or ethernet connection and some form of web browser. Some "smart" TVs have these capabilities. Another option would be to use a laptop at the other house to receive the Slingbox transmission and then have the laptop video and audio output to the TV. Some laptops have HDMI connections built in or a separate adapter cable may get the job done.
1090173
bec. the slingbox is not wifi capable. you have to connect the RCA/Component cables from the cable box.
470675
Apple TV, or what I do when I am in a hotel and my Apple TV is not available is, use a dongle that goes from my iPad with an HDMI out. Launch the SlingBox app and watch it on the hotel TV.
1877398
No you cannot. If you have a Tivo Premier on each set you can stream between them. If you have older pre Premier Tivos on each set you can transfer non protected programs between the Tivos. At a minimum this would be broadcast stations and uprotected cable stations. A lot depends on how much your cable provider protects. Premium stations are always protected.
1096731
You connect your Cable box (no matter what cable/telecom provider), or Tivo, etc. to the sling box. Then you connect your sling box to your home router. You then run thru the setup of the slingbox software from a PC connected to the same home network..and voila! You can now take your laptop anywhere in the world and watch your channels as they appear on your cable system on your laptop..as long as you are connected to the internet. For an additional cost (~$20) you can also pay for the app and watch your TV on any iOS, or Android devices as well. There are ways to get the apps w/o paying, but that's illegal :) The HD quality is really good as I've been watching Knicks playoff games streaming over a 4G connection.
1142149
The Slinbox is essentially a device that acts as a remote for your DVR (whichever one you have it connected to)...remotely. So, if someone uses the slingbox app on their iPad to view something on the DVR, that DVR will change to reflect that, on whichever TV it is connected to. So, to answer your question, if you are watching the DVR that the Slingbox is connected to, you will then be fighting for control with the person controlling the Slingbox. To avoid that issue, you will need a special cable box that can access the "main" DVR and live TV, without being locked into viewing what the main DVR watches. I have this setup in my home; one "main" DVR and one "satellite" box. My Slingbox is connected to the DVR and I can watch live television with the satellite box and access the DVR recordings to watch them. If someone changes the channel on the DVR, it does not affect the satellite box.
1372438
Since no one answered this question, I'll take a stab at it, based on general principles. Yes, you can watch at both locations. Yes, you can watch two different channels, if you have more than one tuner in the system. One configuration in which you would be able to watch a different channel at each location is with the TV at the Slingbox location connected directly to the incoming cable line and a VCR with tuner connected to the Slingbox. You could then tune the TV at the Slingbox location to one channel and tune the VCR remotely to a different channel which would be viewable at the second location. A cable box or second TV can take the place of the VCR. A splitter can be used at the Slingbox location to split the signal between devices for each location. In the case of the VCR, you can use either a splitter or the TV/VCR switch on the VCR to segregate the signal for each location. With other devices, you probably need the splitter. In the case of proprietary signals and devices, you may need one device for each location, in addition to the Slingbox - e.g. if you are on the DISH Network, you would need two DISH boxes, one for each viewing location, located at the Slingbox location, in order to view different channels at each location.
1835980
No. You need to have the TV in your vacation home connected to a PC that is connected to the internet using at least DSL speeds (ie, not dialup). The TV will be the video display for the PC or a laptop, but note that the PC and the TV must have the same kind of connector, like HDMI or VGA with an audio cable. An internet-ready TV will allow you to connect to Netflix, Pandora, and a few other services, but not Slingboxes.
658949
Yes you can do that, also there is a feature if you are trying to connect to any tv providers there is a list you can also choose from like direct tv or dish etc
954772
I believe that it says you can, but the appa available on the locked down version of android it runs don't really allow for playing local or network content. I would recommend waiting for the android for tv boxes coming in a few months
904934
I don't know why you couldn't. I have sent my slingbox thru it to my tv with this cord.
1934354
You would have to record your program to a DVR (Tivo) and then you could watch it from the Tivo through your slingbox whenever you wanted.
553992
Should be work's... Slingmedia do no offer officially Slingbox 500 outside north america but at least in Europe (Finland) it work's great. Only thing what you need to do during registeration give some postal code from USA or Canada... I give postal code of Redmont... :-)
1974888
yes, I had a slingbox solo and this uses a standard ethernet connection. You should be fine and speeds should be fine as well.
1142145
You can use the Slingbox to do everything remotely that the settop box can do in person. If you can watch the DVR in person, it will work remotely. If you can only watch the DVR from a separate TV at home (I feel sorry for you - I have Uverse and my DVR works on every TV in my house at once), then it will work exactly the same way remotely with the Slingbox.
908710
HI, the slingbox is a great time.... I used the Slingbox when I was in Paris.... I watch the first round of the NBA finals in a Broadway theater... Just during intermittion..... Is it like being a home?.... NO.... Is it a great substitute!... Yes.... The slingbox reception all start with your home.... the faster the internet the better reception on the other end... You can call Slingbox's tech support.... they are very helpful... lot of luck....