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Things to try

How do I install the Watch on Slingbox.com plug-in? How do I remove it?
Need to install or remove the Watch on Slingbox.com plug-in? Here's how.

How to use the Slingbox Network Setup Assistant to help configure your router
Having trouble with the Internet Viewing setup? If so, this setup assistant can help you manually configure your router to allow you to start watching your TV anywhere.

Help setting up Internet Viewing when you have multiple routers
Does your home network have more than one router? Here's a how-to for home networks with a little more complexity.

Adding an Internet Slingbox to your Slingbox Directory
Before you can add a Slingbox to your Slingbox Directory, you must sign into your Sling Account ... and then add the new Slingbox to your Slingbox Directory. But even when you're located remotely, you can add a Slingbox to your Slingbox Directory.

Adding a Slingbox using a domain name/router IP address
If you’re an advanced user, and you want to add a Slingbox to your Slingbox Directory -- but you don't have the Slingbox ID -- you can add a Slingbox to the Slingbox Directory by using the the IP address of your router (or your domain name).

SlingPlayer displays the incorrect onscreen remote control. How do I fix that?
The SlingPlayer onscreen remote control doesn't require batteries! But it does need a few set up steps to display properly.

Using a static (fixed) IP address with your Slingbox (Watch on Slingbox.com)
Normally your router uses DHCP to assign an IP address to your Slingbox. But if you'd like to use Watch on Slingbox.com to give your Slingbox a specific IP address, you can do that too.

Using a static (fixed) IP address with your Slingbox (SlingPlayer 2.0 for Windows)
Normally your router uses DHCP to assign an IP address to your Slingbox. But if you'd like to use SlingPlayer 2.0 for Windows to give your Slingbox a specific IP address, you can do that too.

Things to know

Items that you need to begin watching your TV with a Slingbox
Here's everything that you need to get started watching your TV from anywhere using a Slingbox.

What is Watch on Slingbox.com?
Watch on Slingbox.com is how you can use your internet browser to connect to your Slingbox and watch your TV anywhere.

What do I need to use Watch on Slingbox.com?
To use Watch on Slingbox.com, you need a few simple things.

What browsers and systems are supported by Watch on Slingbox.com?
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.

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.

Viewing your Slingbox over the Internet
With remote viewing, you can watch your Slingbox from any place that you can access a high-speed Internet connection.

Windows System Recommendations for Slingbox.com
Here are detailed Windows system recommendations for setting up your Slingbox and watching TV on Slingbox.com.