How to configure your Slingbox with custom remote control .BIN files in SlingPlayer 2.0 for Windows

If you can't find your video device and have advanced technical skills, you can create a file that will contain the code for your special remote control. Creating a custom remote code file that you can use to control your video source isn't for the faint of heart. It takes a real geek (nerd?) with lots of patience. But it can be cool once it's done.

Sling Media doesn't supply these files and this article isn’t intended to show you how to create them. That's not something we can help you with. We also can't provide troubleshooting for these files if you have problems. If you still want to go ahead, take a deep breath and read on.

Where do I learn about and get these files?

You can learn about them in the forums linked below. These forums aren't connected with Sling Media but are a good place for people to exchange ideas.

You can get one of these files from a third party or if you have the programming skills, you can make a custom remote code file yourself. This article will show you how to install this kind of file in the Slingbox Setup Assistant on SlingPlayer 2.0 for Windows.

What type of files are used for custom remote code files?

Custom remote code files always end with a .bin extension. However, depending the viewing options you have set within Microsoft Windows, you might not see the .bin file extension, so look for an indication that you’re working with a “bin” file of some kind.

Where to copy the .bin file

First, drag the .bin file to the SBAV directory. It’s within the SlingPlayer directory, which is within your Program Files directory. The Slingbox Setup Assistant looks here for any custom .bin files.

Once your file is copied to this folder, launch SlingPlayer. If you’re setting up your Slingbox for the first time, or have recently reset your Slingbox, the Slingbox Setup Assistant opens automatically. If not, connect to the Slingbox you want to change, then run the Slingbox Setup Assistant.

Selecting your .bin file from within the Slingbox Setup Assistant

When you get to the Configure Video Sources portion of the Slingbox Setup Assistant, select the type of device that you are configuring. For example, if you’re working with a satellite receiver, select the Satellite option.

When you're asked for the brand, select Other. It’s at the bottom of the list.

The next page shows you a list of numbered codes, as seen below. If you scroll to the bottom of that list, the final option is Custom. When you select this, a text field appears below the list.

Type the name of the file (without the .bin extension) in this field. Click the Power button, and the Slingbox Setup Assistant locates the file in the SBAV folder and copies it to your Slingbox. Then it sends a power signal to your video source. Your device should turn on (or turn off, if it is already on).

Once that’s done, you’re good to go. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish up the Slingbox Setup Assistant.