SlingPlayer for Facebook FAQ
Have questions about the new SlingPlayer for Facebook? Just click the question to reveal the answer.
- How do I access SlingPlayer for Facebook?
- Once you install the SlingPlayer for Facebook Application, you will find it in your Apps list on the left side of your Facebook homepage.
- Which browsers are supported with SlingPlayer for Facebook?
- All of the commonly used browsers will work with SlingPlayer for Facebook (provided they support the latest version of Adobe Flash) such as:
- Apple Safari
- Mozilla Firefox
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Google Chrome
- Can I access SlingPlayer for Facebook from my phone or tablet?
- No. Although you can utilize SlingPlayer for Facebook with any browser that supports Adobe Flash, it is not supported on tablets or phones. We have a wide variety of solutions to utilize SlingPlayer on your mobile devices such as SlingPlayer for Android Tablets and SlingPlayer for Android Phones.
- Why can't I zoom in on the video?
- You must be in full screen mode to zoom with SlingPlayer for Facebook.
- Can I set SlingPlayer for Facebook to automatically play video when I launch it?
- Yes! You can set SlingPlayer for Facebook to automatically play video when you launch. Follow these steps:
- Click to check box for Launch Preference
- What if I am getting an error message regarding third-party software?
- Some Internet security and personal firewall software may interfere with your Slingbox, SlingPlayer or Setup Assistant.
Third-Party Internet security and firewall software products, such as those made by Norton, McAfee, Kaspersky Anti-Virus or ZoneAlarm, are designed to keep your home network safe from viruses or damaging attacks. As a side effect, some Internet security software might designate the Slingbox as a 'hostile' device on your network. They may also block SlingPlayer or Setup on Slingbox.com. Please see the related article below for more information.
- Where is the SlingPlayer Program Guide on SlingPlayer for Facebook?
- We do not yet have the SlingPlayer Program Guide developed for SlingPlayer for Facebook, however you can use you provider's guide (use remote to select guide) to view options and change channels.
- How do I change video quality?
- You can quickly change the quality of your video by clicking the "Q" and choosing the desired setting.
- I bookmarked my Facebook page and my SlingPlayer for Facebook does not seem to work... Why?
- Due to the ever-changing format of Facebook, we recommend always launching the SlingPlayer for Facebook from the Facebook Apps sidebar:
- Can I watch my friend's Slingbox using SlingPlayer for Facebook?
- SlingPlayer for Facebook works like other SlingPlayer applications.
- The Slingbox itself is only available for people logged in using your Sling Account information, and more than one person cannot access the Slingbox simultaneously.
- Please review our Terms of Use (linked at bottom of each page on Slingbox.com) for more information about the use of your Slingbox.
- Is there a way to access information about how SlingPlayer for Facebook is connecting to my network?
- While streaming and not in full screen mode, press Shift+Q on your computer keyboard to display the advanced streaming statistics window, which shows the connection type, current bitrate, average bandwidth, firmware version number, and other information:
