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SlingPlayer, Bandwidth & You

A look at how mobile bandwidth and Internet speed at home can factor into watching your TV anywhere. Watch this if you'd like to get higher quality video on your mobile device!

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SlingPlayer on my mobile device keeps asking for my Slingbox password

If SlingPlayer on your iPhone, iPad, Android phone or tablet, or Windows Phone device keeps asking for your Slingbox password over and over again, here's how to fix it.

Viewing and Controlling Your Slingbox from SlingPlayer for Android Phones

To view and control your Slingbox from SlingPlayer on your Android phone, simply tap the center of the touchscreen to see the remote control overlay. The remote control overlay includes buttons for controlling your video recorder or player, changing channels, and performing most of the other functions that are available on your remote control at home.

Can't find SlingPlayer for Android Phones in the Google Play Store

Are you looking for SlingPlayer in the Google Play Store ... but can't find it?

Unable to view full-screen video with SlingPlayer for Android

Are you unable to view full-screen video with SlingPlayer for Android?

Slingbox settings can cause poor video quality with SlingPlayer on your mobile device

If the video quality with SlingPlayer isn't great, the issue may be with how your Slingbox is set up for viewing over the Internet. The good news: its pretty easy to fix.

SlingPlayer for Android: Fixing sudden connection issues

If you're suddenly having trouble connecting to your Slingbox with SlingPlayer for Android, try these steps to get back up and running.

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Audio only mode with SlingPlayer for Mobile Devices

Do you want to listen to the big game while fighting a fierce battle between birds and pigs? Do you still want to listen while you're in a low bandwidth area? Audio only mode allows you to do just that!

Uninstalling and reinstalling SlingPlayer for Android Phones

You shouldn't normally need to perform a reinstallation of SlingPlayer for Android Phones. But if you do, here's how to do it:

Frequently asked questions for the SlingProjector feature of SlingPlayer

Here are the most commonly asked questions about the SlingProjector feature of SlingPlayer.

How to view your photos and videos with SlingProjector

SlingPlayer for iPhone and SlingPlayer for Android Phones include the new SlingProjector feature, part of the My Media set of features. With SlingProjector, you can beam photos and videos from your iPhone or Android smartphone, through your Slingbox 500, and onto your TV.

Learn More About My Media

Are you a Slingbox 500 owner? Did you know that you can wirelessly archive your videos and photos and enjoy them on the big screen at home or wherever you go? Your personal media - now on ALL of your screens!

SlingPlayer on my mobile device keeps asking for my Slingbox password

If SlingPlayer on your iPhone, iPad, Android phone or tablet, or Windows Phone device keeps asking for your Slingbox password over and over again, here's how to fix it.

Viewing and Controlling Your Slingbox from SlingPlayer for Android Phones

To view and control your Slingbox from SlingPlayer on your Android phone, simply tap the center of the touchscreen to see the remote control overlay. The remote control overlay includes buttons for controlling your video recorder or player, changing channels, and performing most of the other functions that are available on your remote control at home.

What's my Sling Account for?

Sling Accounts are an easy way to have your Slingbox info travel with you.

Working with Settings for SlingPlayer for Android Phones

SlingPlayer for Android Phones Settings give you a range of options you can select.

Controlling your A/V device with the onscreen Remote Control

Tap the upper right-hand Remote Control icon in SlingPlayer for Android Phones and you see the remote controls for your A/V device.

My remote control is grayed out or doesn't work

Finding that your SlingPlayer remote control doesn't work? Or its buttons are grayed out? Try these steps.

SlingPlayer shows a "Remote Viewing not enabled" message when I try to watch my TV

When you connect to your Slingbox with SlingPlayer, do you see "Remote Viewing not enabled"? If so, take a look here.

Can't find SlingPlayer for Android Phones in the Google Play Store

Are you looking for SlingPlayer in the Google Play Store ... but can't find it?

What does the DVR button do in SlingPlayer?

SlingPlayer on your mobile device offers the same level of functionality that your remote at home does. If you're having trouble finding the right menu button for your DVR, read on for details!

Unable to view full-screen video with SlingPlayer for Android

Are you unable to view full-screen video with SlingPlayer for Android?

SlingPlayer doesn't work with my DISH Network DVR

Want to use the SlingLoaded™ features of your DISH Network DVR with your iPhone or Android mobile device?

SlingPlayer says I must update my Slingbox, but there's no option for that on Setup on Slingbox.com

If you're getting a message that you must update the firmware on your Slingbox when trying to use SlingPlayer on your mobile device, but can't figure out how to do that, this article should help.

Slingbox settings can cause poor video quality with SlingPlayer on your mobile device

If the video quality with SlingPlayer isn't great, the issue may be with how your Slingbox is set up for viewing over the Internet. The good news: its pretty easy to fix.

About Search

Use Search to find out what's on.

About the Grid

The Grid displays what's on.

Editing filters

Editing filters to refine your list results within the Grid, Search, Now, and Later screens.

Filtering My DVR lists

You can apply a filter to the programs listed under My DVR.

Find out what programs are on later

Want to know what programs will be on later?

Find out what's on now

Want to know what's on now?

Find out what's on now

Want to know what's on now?

Find out what's on today

Want to know what programs will be on today?

Use your Android phone as a TV remote

With DISH Remote Access, you can use your Android phone as a TV remote!

Using My DVR

To see what's on your DVR, press the Android MENU button, then tap My DVR.

Using the Grid

Here are the key parts of the Grid's display.

Watch programs now

You can watch TV on your phone, right now.

SlingPlayer for Android: Fixing sudden connection issues

If you're suddenly having trouble connecting to your Slingbox with SlingPlayer for Android, try these steps to get back up and running.

About Search

Use Search to find out what's on.

Change the receiver that you're connected to

Here's how to change the receiver that the application is connected to.

Editing filters

Editing filters to refine your list results within the Guide, Search, Now, and Later screens.

Find out what programs are on later

Want to know what programs will be on later?

Find out what's on now

Want to know what's on now?

Get info on the Bell Mobile Remote PVR application

How to get version and other information about the Bell Mobile Remote PVR application.

Log out of the Bell Mobile Remote PVR application

Log out of the Bell Mobile Remote PVR application when you're done using it.

Performing a new search

After searching, you can start over with a new search.

Performing a simple search

Here's how to do a quick search.

Refresh the program listing

You can refresh the program listing if you need to.

See programs that are on today

Want to know what programs will be on today?

About the Guide

The Guide displays a programming grid to tell you what's on.

Filtering My PVR lists

You can apply a filter to the programs listed under My PVR.

Using My PVR

To see what's on your PVR, tap the Android MENU button, then tap My PVR.

Using the Guide

Here are the key parts of the Guide's display.

Viewing available HD programs

You can view available HD (high-definition) programs.

Audio or video may stutter when switching between different inputs on SlingPlayer

The audio or video video stream may stutter while switching between different inputs on your Slingbox.

Bought SlingPlayer from the Google Play Store? Want to extend your registration to another device?

Here's how to extend your registration for SlingPlayer products purchased from the Google Play Store (formerly Android Market) to other Android devices.

How to buy and install SlingPlayer for Android Phones and/or Tablets

SlingPlayer for Android and SlingPlayer for Android Tablets are only available through the Google Play Store. Here's how to find and install them directly from your Internet-enabled phone or tablet.

SlingPlayer asks about a "Sling Account" and/or your Slingbox isn't in the Directory

Don't see your Slingbox in the Directory? It's probably because it's not in your Sling Account.

Channel lineups or channels missing/unavailable in the SlingPlayer onscreen guide

Here's what to do if you discover that specific channels or entire channel lineups are missing when using the SlingPlayer onscreen guide.

I used to be able to control my TV with SlingPlayer or Watch on Slingbox.com. Now it doesn't work. What's wrong?

Here are some things to check if this happens to you!

SlingPlayer may not be able to connect to a local Slingbox via Wi-Fi

If you're having trouble connecting to a Slingbox at home within your network, this procedure might help.

When I watch using Watch on Slingbox.com or SlingPlayer, the colors are all wrong. Sometimes, the picture is mostly green. What should I do?

Here's what you need to do to fix this. It's very simple.

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.

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