So, what’s on to watch? From the comfort of laptop, select the Program Guide to see the Slingbox display of your cable service guide data.
#SLINGPLAYER PLUGIN CHROME FULL#
Now, from anywhere with a decent WiFi connection, point your browser to, log into your account, and click on Watch to start viewing your connection from home.įrom this screen you can go to a pop out viewer, or select full screen display. This completes the install, and as the next picture indicates, you are ready for internet viewing from anywhere! At this point you can also add a guest user or configure another input.
#SLINGPLAYER PLUGIN CHROME INSTALL#
Now Slingbox install will scan your source to determine the channels available.Īfter the scan completes, the install will set up your Program Guide.Īnd attempt to determine your cable provider. In the next sequence, Slingbox determines the type of connection you have available.Īnd the source you are drawing from for content.
The Slingbox installation next collects data about your location and account. Next, Slingbox updates its software if they’re available. Once your plug-in is installed, the browser will attempt to detect your Slingbox on the local network. Here I’m installing a plug-in from Chrome.
You’ll need these credentials in the future to watch content on a laptop or remote device.ĭepending on your browser, you may be asked to install a SlingPlayer plug-in. You’ll be asked to establish a user name and password for the Slingbox site. Once connected, open your web browser and navigate to / to get started. Slingbox provides additional instructions for other devices, for example, DVD players. Finally, plug the device into the power brick. Then it makes its way to your home television providing an internet wired connection. The wiring installation can be as easy as looping the coaxial cable from your antennae or cable modem through the “in” and “out” on the Slingbox. The Slingbox itself includes all the standard ports you could wish for the well equipped home entertainment center - including HDMI. Not pictured here, but also included are a power brick and sensor for an IR blaster. The Slingbox comes with a quick start guide and the cables you’ll need for just about any configuration. In this article I’ll walk through the installation and initial configuration of the Slingbox Pro-HD. Most recently, a client was released for the Kindle Fire, supporting full HD TV viewing on Amazon’s $199 tablet. This device has been on the market for a few years, but it’s frequently updated to support more functions and devices.
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