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Slingbox PRO-HD system requirements for HD and SD streaming
The Slingbox PRO-HD requires certain minimums of computer performance, as well as network capacity, for best HD and SD streaming. Here are the specifics.
Streaming high-definition (HD) video requires a lot more network capacity and computing power than streaming standard definition (SD) video does. The minimum system requirements for the Slingbox PRO-HD vary considerably for streaming HD versus SD content:
Network Bandwidth:
- HD Streaming: 1.5 Mbps or higher
- SD Streaming: 384 Kbps or higher
- Mobile Streaming: 150 Kbps or higher
Note: These bit rates represent the minimum upload speed at the Slingbox and download speed at the client.
Microsoft Windows:
- HD Streaming: Intel 2.4 GHz Core 2 Duo class processor or equivalent with 2 GB of RAM. Video acceleration support desirable on graphics card
- SD Streaming: Pentium 4 class or equivalent with 256 MB RAM
- Operating System: Windows Vista, or Windows 7 with latest updates
- Browser Support: See the related article below
Mac OS:
- HD Streaming: Intel 2.8 GHz Core 2 Duo class processor or equivalent with 2 GB of RAM
- SD Streaming: Intel-based Mac with 2 GB of RAM
- Operating System: Mac OS 10.5.7 (Leopard) or later
- Browser Support: See the related article below
If these minimums don't provide the viewing experience that you want, your setup might require more computing power. Higher bit rates also yield better video quality.
Is my web browser supported?
Confused about which browsers or computer platforms are supported by Watch on Slingbox.com and Setup on Slingbox.com? Here's a helpful guide to compatibility.
