The SlingPlayer app for Android was released today. Meant for use with existing SlingPlayer boxes Slingbox Solo, Pro-HD, or Pro, the app lets you access all media that is available on the Slingbox. While the app is expensive by market standards at $29.99, it would clearly be of most benefit to those who put their Slingbox through a lot of use.
Extend your living room TV experience to your Android phone with SlingPlayer Mobile™ software. With a Slingbox* at home and SlingPlayer Mobile on your compatible phone, enjoy live or recorded TV over a 3G, 4G or Wi-Fi connection. If you like TV, it’s hard not to smile when you take control of your TV and DVR right from your Android phone’s stunning touchscreen interface. Flip through your local channels with the virtual remote control. Pause, fast-forward, rewind, and even schedule DVR recordings. Watch video on demand and even pay-per-view programs
SlingPlayer will work on almost any Android device. The system requirements are just a supported Android phone with 3G or 4G wireless service or Wi-Fi Internet connectivity, Android 1.5 or later, and network download speed of 150Kbps (or higher).
You can check out a video of the SlingPlayer in action on a HTC Evo.
If you have a Slingbox and want to give the companion player a try, here are the links for you.
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Grr, why can’t I find it in the market?? Even the scan comes back not found…is Verizon blocking it somehow?????
Grr, why can’t I find it in the market?? Even the scan comes back not found…is Verizon blocking it somehow?????
Hmmm.. Nice release. 8:58AM and no App…..Stop teasing me.
Hmmm.. Nice release. 8:58AM and no App…..Stop teasing me.
Hm..I’m not sure why you guys aren’t seeing it. I’ve checked twice today on my Nexus One and it’s come up in the market both times. I’ll see if I can get any more information.
Hm..I’m not sure why you guys aren’t seeing it. I’ve checked twice today on my Nexus One and it’s come up in the market both times. I’ll see if I can get any more information.
Don’t fret if you can not locate the Sling Mobile app on the Android Market.
It takes a while for everyone to see any new app.
The Android Market is on different servers so that it doesn’t get bogged-down when all Android users are hanging out in the Market.
Don’t fret if you can not locate the Sling Mobile app on the Android Market.
It takes a while for everyone to see any new app.
The Android Market is on different servers so that it doesn’t get bogged-down when all Android users are hanging out in the Market.
I can’t find it either. Is there any way to download a copy from the net and a PC?
I can’t find it either. Is there any way to download a copy from the net and a PC?
@MatthewMiller: Thanks for the video! I have a SlingBox Classic too. Glad to know that SlingMobile will operate on a SlingBox Classic without extended features.
@MatthewMiller: Thanks for the video! I have a SlingBox Classic too. Glad to know that SlingMobile will operate on a SlingBox Classic without extended features.
i have purchased slingplayer on my desire but all it is doing is saying currently downloading and authorizing purchase… what is going on???
i have purchased slingplayer on my desire but all it is doing is saying currently downloading and authorizing purchase… what is going on???
I have a HTC Android Incredible. I purchased the Sling Player Mobil app for $29.99 this morning and it won’t download. I finally asked for a refund. What the heck is happening??
I have a HTC Android Incredible. I purchased the Sling Player Mobil app for $29.99 this morning and it won’t download. I finally asked for a refund. What the heck is happening??
Same for me can’t find n1 froyo
Same for me can’t find n1 froyo