Is Slingbox still supported?
The company announced today that it will discontinue all products and services. If you happen to still be using a Slingbox, it will become inoperable two years from now, on Nov. 9, 2022.
How do I contact Slingbox?
Please call us at 1-866-974-2570 and let our representative know you need assistance setting up your Slingbox for the first time. Phone support is available seven days a week from 7:00 AM until 9:00 PM Mountain Time. To get help for your out-of-warranty Slingbox, we offer incident-based support for $29.99.
What is replacing Slingbox?
If you aren’t still convinced with the alternatives we mentioned above, here are some other options you can switch to when replacing your discontinued Slingbox.
- TiVo EDGE for cable.
- Xfinity X1.
- SiliconDust HDHomeRun Connect Quatro.
- Tablo Quad OTA Digital Video Recorder.
- Roku Ultra 2020.
What is similar to Slingbox?
Best Slingbox Alternatives in 2020
- Using your Cable/Satellite TV’s own live TV apps.
- Using a Plex Media Server to stream content from anywhere.
- Using a Tablo Network-connected DVRs to browse, record, and stream broadcast TV.
- TiVo EDGE for cable.
- Xfinity X1.
- SiliconDust HDHomeRun Connect Quatro.
What devices are compatible with Slingbox?
The Slingbox is compatible with most AV devices such as cable or satellite receivers, Blu-ray or DVD players, even VCRs. And SlingPlayer works on most mobile devices such as iOS phones and tablets, Android phones and tablets, Windows Phone, Windows 8.1 devices, and Kindle Fire tablets.
Are there any alternatives to Slingbox?
As helpful as it was in the early 2000s, it doesn’t make sense to use a Slingbox anymore….Using your Cable/Satellite TV’s own live TV apps.
| Cable TV Provider | Official Mobile App |
|---|---|
| Dish | DISH Anywhere (Android | iOS) |
| Xfinity | Xfinity Stream (Android | iOS) |
What is the latest Slingbox model?
Today the company, a subsidiary of EchoStar, is looking to better cater to streaming TV consumers with its latest product, the Slingbox M2. The new device is an iteration on the company’s earlier Slingbox M1, but one that’s been designed to reflect viewers’ changing habits, the company says.
Is the Slingbox app still available on Android?
Sling Media will continue to support existing users who remain under warranty. Effective December 2019, Slingbox is ending support for several SlingPlayer Android apps: SlingPlayer Free for Tablet, SlingPlayer for Phone (Paid) and SlingPlayer for Tablet (Paid). These apps have been removed from the Google Play Store.
What do you need to know about Slingbox?
The Slingbox is a TV streaming media device made by Sling Media that encodes local video for transmission over the Internet to a remote device (sometimes called placeshifting).
Is the sling box going to be discontinued?
Sling Media will continue to provide the means so that all Slingboxes continue to function for quite some time in the future.
Can a sling box be used with a Roku?
The SlingPlayer app will no longer be supported on any Roku device. You can still use the SlingPlayer app on Amazon Fire TV devices. 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.