SlingPlayer for Android Phones
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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.
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.
Are you looking for SlingPlayer in the Google Play Store ... but can't find it?
Are you unable to view full-screen video with SlingPlayer for Android?
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.
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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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!
You shouldn't normally need to perform a reinstallation of SlingPlayer for Android Phones. But if you do, here's how to do it:
Here are the most commonly asked questions about the SlingProjector feature of SlingPlayer.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Sling Accounts are an easy way to have your Slingbox info travel with you.
SlingPlayer for Android Phones Settings give you a range of options you can select.
Tap the upper right-hand Remote Control icon in SlingPlayer for Android Phones and you see the remote controls for your A/V device.
Finding that your SlingPlayer remote control doesn't work? Or its buttons are grayed out? Try these steps.
When you connect to your Slingbox with SlingPlayer, do you see "Remote Viewing not enabled"? If so, take a look here.
Are you looking for SlingPlayer in the Google Play Store ... but can't find it?
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!
Are you unable to view full-screen video with SlingPlayer for Android?
Want to use the SlingLoaded™ features of your DISH Network DVR with your iPhone or Android mobile device?
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.
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.
Use Search to find out what's on.
The Grid displays what's on.
Editing filters to refine your list results within the Grid, Search, Now, and Later screens.
You can apply a filter to the programs listed under My DVR.
Want to know what programs will be on later?
Want to know what's on now?
Want to know what's on now?
Want to know what programs will be on today?
With DISH Remote Access, you can use your Android phone as a TV remote!
To see what's on your DVR, press the Android MENU button, then tap My DVR.
Here are the key parts of the Grid's display.
You can watch TV on your phone, right now.
If you're suddenly having trouble connecting to your Slingbox with SlingPlayer for Android, try these steps to get back up and running.
Use Search to find out what's on.
Here's how to change the receiver that the application is connected to.
Editing filters to refine your list results within the Guide, Search, Now, and Later screens.
Want to know what programs will be on later?
Want to know what's on now?
How to get version and other information about the Bell Mobile Remote PVR application.
Log out of the Bell Mobile Remote PVR application when you're done using it.
After searching, you can start over with a new search.
Here's how to do a quick search.
You can refresh the program listing if you need to.
Want to know what programs will be on today?
The Guide displays a programming grid to tell you what's on.
You can apply a filter to the programs listed under My PVR.
To see what's on your PVR, tap the Android MENU button, then tap My PVR.
Here are the key parts of the Guide's display.
You can view available HD (high-definition) programs.
The audio or video video stream may stutter while switching between different inputs on your Slingbox.
Here's how to extend your registration for SlingPlayer products purchased from the Google Play Store (formerly Android Market) to other Android devices.
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.
Don't see your Slingbox in the Directory? It's probably because it's not in your Sling Account.
Here's what to do if you discover that specific channels or entire channel lineups are missing when using the SlingPlayer onscreen guide.
Here are some things to check if this happens to you!
If you're having trouble connecting to a Slingbox at home within your network, this procedure might help.
Here's what you need to do to fix this. It's very simple.
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.

