Sling Media Support

What is the SlingLoaded® HDS-600RS?

Designed exclusively for the European market, the HDS-600RS is a state-of-the-art Freesat+ HD digital television recorder. It combines Freesat satellite TV reception, digital recording, connected TV apps and TV anywhere.

The SlingLoaded® TV Anywhere features allow you to set and view your digital TV recordings from anywhere – throughout your home, at work, on the train or on holiday!

Which TV Anywhere applications work with your SlingLoaded® HDS-600RS?

You can set and view your digital TV recordings from a variety of sources, including smartphones, tablets, and connected TVs:

Android phones – The HDS-600RS is compatible with SlingPlayer for Android Phones.
Android tablets – The HDS-600RS is compatible with SlingPlayer for Android Phones (not the Android tablet app).
Apple iPhone and iPod touch – The HDS-600RS is compatible with SlingPlayer for iPhone and iPad touch.
Apple iPad – The HDS-600RS is compatible with SlingPlayer for iPhone (not the iPad app).
There is currently no support for SlingPlayer for Facebook or SlingPlayer for Boxee Box.

Do you need phone support for your SlingLoaded® HDS-600RS?

If you need to speak to a support professional about the SlingLoaded features in your HDS-600RS, please call (020) 7519-5023.

Note that the above telephone line is for the SlingLoaded features only - for Freesat support, please visit EchoStar HDS-600RS Support.

What do you need help with?

KB: How To

Items that you need to begin watching your TV when using a HDS-600RS
Here's everything that you need to get started watching your TV from anywhere using your HDS-600RS

SlingPlayer asks about a "Sling Account" and/or your HDS-600RS isn't in the Directory
Don't see your Slingbox in the Directory? It's probably because it's not in your Sling Account. Here's what a "Sling Account" is ... and what it has to do with your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad.

What do I need to use Watch on Slingbox.com using a HDS-600RS?
To use Watch on Slingbox.com using your HDS-600RS, you need a few simple things.

KB: Learn More

Supported handsets for SlingPlayer on the HDS-600RS
Here's a detailed list of supported SlingPlayer platforms for the HDS-600RS

What's a network?
Let's talk about networks. You might be asking yourself, "How do I know if I have a network in my home?" Good question!

What's my Sling Account for?
Sling Accounts are an easy way to have your Slingbox info travel with you.

KB: Troubleshooting

A slow Internet connection at home can affect picture quality when using Internet Viewing
You need high-speed Internet (broadband) service at home in order to get quality video when viewing over the Internet. Upload speed is especially important.

I can't connect to my HDS-600RS when I am at home
Did you hook up your HDS-600RS and visit watch.slingbox.com only to find that you can't seem to see your HDS-600RS anywhere? See this article for details.

Troubleshooting SlingPlayer plug-in installation problems on Slingbox.com
Here are some tips if you're having problems installing the SlingPlayer plug-in on Slingbox.com.

Slingbox Answers Forum

Ask for help with your SlingLoaded® HDS-600RS in the Slingbox Answers Forum
If you can't find an answer to your question on the support site, get help from other Slingbox owners in the SlingLoaded® HDS-600RS section of the Slingbox Answers Forum.