Use SlingPlayer to watch television programming on your computer monitor.
Slingbox is a device that allows you to watch your television's content from a wide array of devices including cell phones, computers and even other television sets. Slingbox is ideal for watching your home television content while you are away. However, Slingbox can allow you to view your television's content within your own home from a personal computer. Log into your SlingPlayer account from a computer to access the television's content so that you may watch your favorite content without disrupting others in the home.
Instructions
1. Insert the SlingPlayer software CD that came with your Slingbox into your home personal computer's CD writer drive. Alternatively, you may download SlingPlayer software from the Sling Media website (see Resources).
2. Install the SlingPlayer software on your computer. Select the video cable connection type and device to which your Slingbox is connected. The installer will recognize all Slingboxes linked to your home network.
3. Launch SlingPlayer from your computer's file manager or desktop. Enter your Slingbox account handle and password in the login dialog.
4. Select your Slingbox from the ensuing menu if prompted, as you may choose from multiple Slingboxes on your network. The SlingPlayer will load the DVR, cable or satellite box connected to the selected Slingbox onto your computer's screen. You can watch the television programming and control it using SlingPlayer's controls as you would your physical remote control.
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