Record programs: How can I record a Slingbox TV program on my PC?
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.
1115423
The slingbox rebroadcast the video output of another device such as a OTA cable box, cable company box, dvd, VCR. Another option you may be interested in the from "simple.tv". The simple.tv unit take an antenna input and allows you to record tv as when as watch Live TV on a computer by its website, mobile by an application, or on Roku boxes. I have Roku's, slingboxes, simple.tv, antenna, cable, Netflix, Hulu plus, and Amazon.
2127766
I am not 100% certain, but I believe the slingbox cannot do that (all by itself) as it is geared toward doing the opposite (ie: Routing the input from your TV and routing it to your PC or mobile device). However, Netflix is available directly for many low cost devices that can connect to a TV. For example a Roku can receive Netflix and output to a TV and (a refurbished Roku 2 XS can be purchased for about $35 to $50. The Roku 2 XS does upto 1080p, has builtin wifi and has output to HDMI as well as (old style Red,White,Yellow) RCA+composite outputs for older TVs. For older TVs using the RCA+Composite the output would be standard definition. Roku requires a credit card for registration but has no annual fee (except for the fee you already would be paying to netflix). You can even remove the CC number from Roku's site once the Roku has been registered. For a lower max resolution (720p) option (that still supports legacy TVs via RCA+composite as well as HDMI) take a look at the Roku LT, which often sells for about $40 new on Amazon).
1802195
Yes.Or connect the DVR on your network, install software on your PC and record.. (not easy to do).
2223511
Only if you have a sling box player device like a Tablet, PC, or Mac feeding the signal to the TV . I don't know if player software exists for other players like Apple TV or Roku.
345236
I connected the device directly from the TV and cable box to the computer. I had to unplug everything and then re-plug everything afterwards. You play it live and it records in real time.
1738447
I have Directv but I have my recorder wires in the out plugs of my cable box. To record I change my tv to the AV selection on my tv and it will show the same programming from your tv. Make sure recorder is on. Your manual shows the plugins.
470673
Just Internet access, wi-if or Ethernet. Then the apps available from sling box.com or just use the browser option on a laptop.
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.
591194
It's a fantastic device but I've never been able to figure out how to record to a PC program. I always use a recorder. But I think it might be that my sound card is not set up for it. So to answer your question, yes but might still need to figure out how to make work.
415803
Sometimes ...It depends on the remote control features which are supported for your DVR. I have a TIVO, and can watch recorded programs on my TIVO from my PC. From my android phone I have difficulty starting a recorded program, but once started, I have little control other than returning to the menu.
353791
There is not tuner in it so you would need a cable box or tv connected to be able to record broadcast content. We only use is for viewing DVD's and some older VHS tapes so I am not very familiar with the recording function. It has been a very reliable unit for us.
2223514
To the best of my knowledge, the slingbox solo can only be run and controlled from a single PC at a time. I imagine that if your TV can also act as a PC monitor you could display the image on the TV via a vga port or an hdmi port, but all controls such as tv channel selection would still be done from the the PC. Hope this helps.
2199028
Hello-If you want to record a tv show off the air you need a dvd rec/with tuner.This evening I went out to eat and before I left home I programmed my recorder to rec the Natl news....which as you know is at 6:30PM.Mike
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.
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.
2193996
If you want to be able to record one program while watching another, you sort of need a tuner. I am using my converter box that I saved when I switched to HDTV.