Installing the software for your Slingbox • Page 26
Installing SlingPlayer on a remote device
When you’re at the remote computer or mobile device, it’s simple to get your TV
programs to wherever you are.
To install SlingPlayer or SlingPlayer Mobile on a remote device:
1.
Download and install the software for the proper platform from:
http://us.slingmedia.com/page/downloads.html
Make sure that your device meets the minimum requirements for that
platform.
2.
Follow the included instructions that explain how to install the software on
the remote device.
3.
Launch the software on the remote device.
You don’t need to configure your Slingbox again.
4.
Enter your Slingbox ID and your password. If you didn’t write down your
Slingbox ID during installation, see” Locating your Slingbox ID” in the
section below.
5.
Click
OK
and you’ll be able to watch your TV from almost anywhere!
Locating your Slingbox ID
To locate your Slingbox ID:
1.
Launch SlingPlayer Mobile on your home network.
2.
From the Window menu, select
Slingbox Directory.
The Slingbox Directory appears.
3.
Click the Slingbox that you want and then click
Edit.
4.
Click
Connection.
5.
Your Slingbox ID is shown in this window. You can write it down or you can
copy it and paste it into a document.
Tip:
If you can, set up your remote device and test everything before you travel. You
don’t want to get to a hotel room far away and then realize that your Slingbox isn’t
plugged in.
Summary of Contents for SlingPlayer
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