What specifically do I need?

• A Slingbox
• A router, or a combined modem/router
• An audio/video source
• A Windows or Macintosh computer on your home network with:
  
  • A high-speed Internet connection
  • A supported web browser for access to Slingbox.com
• Optional: a mobile device (for example, an iPad or an Android phone) with the appropriate version of SlingPlayer installed

Here are the details for each item:

Slingbox

Your Slingbox can be any of these models:

• Slingbox 500
• Slingbox 350
• Slingbox PRO-HD
  
• Slingbox SOLO
• Slingbox 120
• Slingbox PRO
• Slingbox TUNER
• Slingbox AV
• Original Slingbox ("Slingbox Classic")

A router, or a combined modem/router

You'll need a few things here:

• An available Ethernet port on your router
• Administrative rights to your router (commonly, the login and password) if you need to change the settings
• Your router set up for UPnP (Universal Plug and Play ... check your router's user guide for more information). If your router is set up to use UPnP, Setup on Slingbox.com will take care of the configuration for you.
• If UPnP is not an option, your router set up to use Port Forwarding (check with your router's user guide if you're not sure what that is, or view one of our helpful support videos, linked below)
• Your router also needs to offer DHCP capability. (Fortunately, almost all routers for consumer use do.)
  

An audio/video source

You've gotta have something to watch! So you'll need an audio/video source to connect your Slingbox to. Usually this is:

• A cable or a satellite set-top box;
• A digital video recorder (DVR, such as a TiVo);
• A DVD player;
• Any other A/V device

A Windows or Mac computer on a home network with a high-speed Internet connection

After you physically hook up your Slingbox, you'll finish the configuration of the Slingbox by pointing your web browser to Slingbox.com. For a list of supported web browsers, see the related article below.

After you’re done with the setup via Slingbox.com, your home computer does not need to be on when viewing your Slingbox remotely.

When you're viewing via Watch on Slingbox.com (either at home or remotely), note that video quality is always determined by network speed, CPU and memory, so a faster computer will always give you the best results!

Optional: SlingPlayer software for your mobile device

With a Slingbox at home and SlingPlayer on your compatible mobile device (like an Android phone or iPad), you can enjoy live or recorded TV over a Wi-Fi or 3G connection.

Check out our SlingPlayer product page (linked below) to see which version of the SlingPlayer software is best for your device, and where to purchase it!