Jan 17, 2008 in early 2007, sling media also released a new mac version of its slingplayer software. You can only set up your slingbox 350 or slingbox 500 using ie or firefox on windows, or safari or firefox on mac os x. In older versions of the slingbox m1 and m2 there was a mac desktop app but that has now been discontinued and no longer needed. The software for the tv streaming media device slingbox.
Slingbox makes it simple to access your live and recorded shows, movies and sports. In this video, i discuss the slingbox and give a quick demonstration of the software for mac os x. Mac slingbox software released as public beta macworld. Go here for the windows version of the slingplayer desktop client, and here for the mac version. Cnets gadget blog also notes that sling media has been. To find out which slingbox models support slingplayer 2.
Slingbox turns your pc, mac, tablet or smartphone into a tv. What do i need to watch on my tablet or smartphone. It works with regular tv, satellite tv, cable tv, a dvd player, dvr or camcorder. Oct 11, 2019 how to run 32bit apps in macos catalina. Navigate your program guide with an onscreen remote. Watch your tv via the web, configure your slingbox. Change channels, control your dvr and watch your favorite shows wherever you are. Slingplayer for mac legacy desktop version slingbox support. In early 2007, sling media also released a new mac version of its slingplayer software. Now that youve clicked download and the slingplayer for mac installation file is downloaded to your mac probably in the downloads folder, heres what you do. This prepares your slingbox to join your home network. Slingbox is media box that allows users to watch and control their home tv, dvr, or home theatre setup on a mac or pc over the internet.
To watch tv away from home, your slingbox must be configured for internetviewing. Sling media is, at long last, offering software albeit public beta software that enables their slingbox placeshifting tv device to work with mac os x. System status normal the sling media directory services that help slingplayer connect to your slingbox are operating normally. Browser plugin for viewing slingbox units in safari or firefox. It allows users to remotely view and control their cable, satellite, or digital video recorder dvr system at home from a remote internetconnected pc, smartphone. Enjoy your videos and photos on the big screen at home with slingprojector. It wasnt until early 2007 the makers of the slingbox sling media introduced the final version of slingplayer for the for the mac. Slingplayer plugin best mac apps free mac software downloads.
Thats because both versions of slingplayer for mac are 32bit applications, while mac computer operating systems starting with macos catalina only support 64bit software applications. According to sling media, the new update for slingbox 500 customers will also allow them to see enhanced my media features including the ability to access personal photos and videos stored on a usb drive attached to the slingbox 500 through the slingplayer client softwarefirst on pcmac and coming soon on slingplayer for ios and android. A slingbox 500, slingbox 350, slingbox prohd or slingbox solo. Slingbox software should be up to date for best results. After installing slingplayer software, you can view your tv signal or dvr on any computer running mac os x or windows 2000 or later on your home network. Apples latest version of macos, catalina, officially ditches 32bit app support, but you can still run the software you need by following these steps.
The internet is not available on your computer during this brief process. When connected to a slingbox you can extend your complete living room tv experience from slingplayer. Sling media, the makers of slingbox tv place shifters, has just released a firmware and software client update for its products that makes enjoying tv anywhere even easier for apple fans. The slingbox solo is another winnerjust dont expect to watch highdefinitionquality video remotely. It features an array of innovative features and controls, including a favorites bar, customizable remote controls, and the best streaming video money can buy. I just met with sling media for a oneonone demo of the slingplayer mobile software, which enables windows mobile 4 or 5 devices such as the palm treo. Install slingplayer desktop on mac osx mac app store. Slingplayer is simply the software you need for watching content delivered by a slingbox. To watch slingbox on your mac, once your slingbox is connected, you simply go to a url provided by the slingbox and you can start watching channels immediately on your mac.
Note that these are older versions they havent been supported in quite a while, or qualified for use with any of our latest slingbox models. It allows users to remotely view and control their cable, satellite, or digital video recorder dvr system at home from a remote internetconnected pc, smartphone, or tablet as if he or she were at home. On the road, at work or on vacation, anywhere anytime. Oct 24, 20 sling media, the makers of slingbox tv place shifters, has just released a firmware and software client update for its products that makes enjoying tv anywhere even easier for apple fans. Firstly, note that you need the correct version for your country in order for. Slingbox support slingplayer for mac legacy desktop. Your computers wifi signal has been temporarily redirected from your home network to the wifi receiver in your new slingbox.
The slingbox is a tv streaming media device made by sling media that encodes local video for transmission over the internet to a remote device sometimes called placeshifting. Go here to find out about watch on, our current web player and setup system. Slingplayer is the screen interface software that works handinhand with the hardware inside the slingbox to make your tv viewing experience just like that at home. Aug 29, 2014 slingplayer is the screen interface software that works handinhand with the hardware inside the slingbox to make your tv viewing experience just like that at home. Whether in the home or on the go, with a slingbox connected at home and slingplayer on your mobile device, youre in control of your tv experience. The slingbox 350 and the slingbox 500 require your sling account for authentication, but slingplayer for mac doesnt support sling accounts. So the slingbox 350 and the slingbox 500 are not supported for use with slingplayer for mac, nor can we help you work around this. Never miss another show or match whether youre in the garden, out to lunch or on the other side of the world. Looking like a small pyramid with its top chopped off, the slingbox has ports for tv input and for ethernet.
System requirements a pc or mac on your home network is required to set up internetviewing on your slingbox. Dec 22, 2017 the software for the tv streaming media device slingbox. The current setup file available for download requires 35. The slingbox is a breakthrough consumer electronics product that enables consumers to watch their living room tv programming from wherever they are by turning virtually any windows pc. Aug 11, 2019 the slingbox website claims that slingplayer for web will work within the 64bit chrome browser on mac, but im skeptical, given that the slingplayer for web application itself seems to operate in 32bit mode and therefore will not open in catalina. Mac computers that have not yet been upgraded to macos catalina version 10. After installing slingplayer software, you can view your tv signal or dvr on any computer running mac os x or windows 2000 or later on your home network or across the internet.
Therefore, slingplayer software no longer runs on mac computers if they have been upgraded to macos catalina version 10. Sling media demonstrates slingplayer mac during macworld. Slingbox lets you watch tv on your mac or windows pc. To watch tv away from home, a highspeed broadband internet connection with an upload speed of at least 500 kbps is required at your home. Access your slingbox from the web on a highspeed internetconnected pc or mac. Egadfly writes the slingbox has arrived for the mac world. The slingplayer free for phone app for android remains available and there are several versions of the slingplayer app available for mac and ios in the apple.
Never miss another show or game whether youre in the backyard, out to lunch or on the other side of the world. The sling media directory services that help slingplayer connect to your slingbox are operating normally. With slingplayer software sold separately watch your tv and all of its programming on your ipad, iphone, blackberry, android phone, android tablet, windows phone, palm os or symbian smartphones. Free app download enables you to watch 100% of your tv on. Using the slingbox 32 bit app after the n apple community. We checked out the mac software on a powerbook using our slingbox av box. Our builtin antivirus checked this download and rated it as 100% safe. But it just takes a minute or so, and once its done. This mac download was checked by our antivirus and was rated as virus free. Our software library provides a free download of slingplayer plugin 3. Register slingbox online and store your slingbox id online. Apr 11, 2007 slingbox is media box that allows users to watch and control their home tv, dvr, or home theatre setup on a mac or pc over the internet. May 08, 2020 the best mac apps for 2020 by mark coppock may 8, 2020 if youve heard the phrase, once you go mac, you never go back, you know it holds true. When i downloaded ios5 on my ipad, i was skeptical of the quality id get considering it was wireless but i was very, very surprised.
Original prerelease versions of the software looked like a direct copy of sling medias windows version, but the final slingplayer 1. Slingbox support slingplayer for mac legacy desktop version. It also works with apple tv boxes and ipods that are docked in either an apple universal dock or an apple. Access your slingbox from any highspeed internetconnected pc or mac laptop or desktop. If you have an older mac or an older slingbox, you will need this software to use or set up your slingbox. The actual developer of this free software for mac is sling media. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.
Watch and control your tv and all of its programming on your compatible smartphone or tablet using slingplayer software. Tune in to your favorite shows, sporting events and special programming in stunning, truetolife 1080i highdefinition hd. Extend your living room tv experience to your pc, mac, tablet, smartphone or internetconnected tv with slingplayer software. The software client will be available as a download from sling medias web site and slingplayer mac will also be compatible with all existing slingboxes. A pc or mac on your home network is required to set up internetviewing on your slingbox. These slingbox models can accept highdefinition hd connections, but only the slingbox m1m2, slingbox 500, slingbox 350, and slingbox prohd models can stream in hd. The best mac apps for 2020 by mark coppock may 8, 2020 if youve heard the phrase, once you go mac, you never go back, you know it holds true. The slingbox website claims that slingplayer for web will work within the 64bit chrome browser on mac, but im skeptical, given that the slingplayer for web application itself seems to operate in 32bit mode and therefore will not open in catalina. Cycle between fullscreen and widescreen options and pick from letterbox, windowbox, or pillarbox modes. Slingplayer works with any internet connection, including wifi, ethernet, or 3g cellular. Change channels, browse the program guide, and set your dvr with an onscreen remote control that looks just like the one you have at home. Slingplayer for the web lets you access live tv from any of the supported web browsers on a mac or pc. Apr 30, 2007 slingplayer works with any internet connection, including wifi, ethernet, or 3g cellular. If needed, you are prompted to install some software that allows watch on.
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