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Let us entertain you — with free, unlimited Slingplayer apps
What does it mean to have the best TV experience? It means getting the absolute most out of the cable and on demand services you already pay for. Only Slingplayer can do that through a single interface, without multiple service providers or contracts, or adding more channel apps. It delivers 100% of all your channels anywhere – at home over WiFi, or on-the-go via 3G, 4G, or LTE – even internationally.

Slingbox all over the place!

Get the most out of your Slingbox with Slingplayer: available for most phones and tablets, streamers, and your Mac and PC. Slingplayer allows you to watch and control your TV on-the-go wherever you are.

The Slingplayer app is free to download to all of your mobile devices. Watch all of your TV on all of your phones and tablets. Free, quick, and easy. Just how we like it.

  • With a Slingbox in one house, you can watch and control all your TV channels, live (in up to 1080p) from your second, third, and fourth vacation homes. Sheesh. Rub it in, why don't ya?
  • Navigate your program guide with an on-screen remote.
  • View and manage recordings on your DVR
  • Free app download enables you to watch 100% of your TV on all your devices.
  • Optimized for your mobile device size.
  • Works anywhere you are – even internationally
  • Absolutely no monthly fees

Browse live TV on any supported web browser

Slingplayer for the Web lets you access live TV from any of the supported web browsers on a Mac or PC.

Desktop apps
Slingplayer for Windows
  • Free, easy-to-install desktop app for PC
  • Watch and control your live or recorded TV
  • Free download and absolutely no monthly fees
Slingplayer for Mac
  • Free, easy-to-install desktop app for Mac*
  • Watch and control your live or recorded TV
  • Free download and absolutely no monthly fees
*Click Download and read the info you see. It explains how to open the file.
Free mobile apps
Slingplayer for iPad
  • Watch and control live or recorded TV
  • Easy hand-off to AppleTV, Chromecast, or Roku
  • Easy program discovery with a gallery view*
  • Live sports stats and scores*
  • Perfect Slingbox 500 companion
*Features not supported on Slingbox M2
Slingplayer for iPhone
  • Watch and control live or recorded TV
  • Optimized remote control for smaller screen
  • Easy hand-off to AppleTV, Chromecast, or Roku
  • Features virtual remote control for Slingbox 500
Slingplayer for Android Tablet
  • Watch and control live or recorded TV
  • On-screen remote like the one at home
  • Fast and responsive on-screen channel guide
  • Easy hand-off to Chromecast or Roku
Slingplayer for Android Phone
  • Watch and control live or recorded TV
  • Optimized remote control for smaller screen
  • Easy hand-off to Chromecast or Roku
  • Features virtual remote control for Slingbox 500
Slingplayer for Windows Tablet
  • Native Windows 8.1 app
  • Watch and control live or recorded TV
  • On-screen remote like the one at home
  • Easy program discovery with a gallery view*
*Feature not supported on Slingbox M2
Slingplayer for Windows Phone*
  • Watch and control live or recorded TV
  • Change channels or schedule recordings
  • Optimized remote control for smaller screen
Slingplayer for Fire Tablet
  • Watch and control live or recorded TV
  • Change channels or schedule recordings
  • Fast and responsive on-screen channel guide
Slingplayer for Fire Phone
  • Watch and control live or recorded TV
  • Change channels or schedule recordings
  • Optimized remote control for smaller screen
Streaming Boxes
Slingplayer for Apple TV
  • The only way to watch live TV on an Apple TV
  • Simply send TV stream from phone to Apple TV
  • Perfect for a TV at a vacation getaway or in a dorm room
  • Requires Slingplayer for iPhone or iPad
Click here for the Apple AirPlay FAQ.
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Setup instructions for AirPlay for Apple TV

AirPlay for Apple TV
Step 1:
Make sure your iPad or iPhone and Apple TV are on the same wireless network. Launch Slingplayer and start watching something on your iPad/iPhone, then touch the AirPlay icon.
AirPlay for Apple TV
Step 2:
Select your Apple TV and start watching your programming on the big screen. To switch back to your phone, simply touch the iPad/iPhone button and continue watching on your iOS device.
Slingplayer for Roku/Roku TV
  • Free Slingplayer channel in Roku channel store
  • The only free app to bring all of your live TV on a Roku TV or Roku connected TV
  • Extend your living room HDTV experience to another TV
  • Complete hand-off to Roku streamer or Roku TV
  • Requires Slingplayer for iPad, iPhone, Android tablet, or Android phone
Click here for the Roku FAQ.
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Setup instructions for Roku streamers

Slingplayer Setup Instructions for Roku Streamers Step 1
Step 1:
On your TV, launch the channel store on your Roku streaming box and search for 'Slingplayer'. Follow the prompts to install the free Slingplayer channel.
Slingplayer Setup Instructions for Roku Streamers Step 2
Step 2:
Make sure your iPad, iPhone or Android phone and Roku are on the same wireless network. Launch Slingplayer and start watching something on your phone, then touch the Roku streaming icon.
Slingplayer Setup Instructions for Roku Streamers Step 3
Step 3:
Select your Roku and start watching your programming on the big screen. To switch back to your phone, simply touch the Phone button and continue watching on your iOS or Android device.
Slingplayer for Google Chromecast
  • The only way to watch live TV with Chromecast
  • Complete hand-off to Chromecast
  • Perfect for second home or vacation getaway
  • Requires Slingplayer for iPad, iPhone, Android tablet, or Android phone
Click here for the Chromecast FAQ.
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Setup instructions for Chromecast

Slingplayer Setup Instructions for Chromecast Step 1
Step 1:
Make sure your iPad, iPhone, or Android Phone are on the same wireless network as your Slingbox. Launch Slingplayer and start watching something on you mobile device, then touch the cast icon.
Slingplayer Setup Instructions for Chromecast Step 2
Step 2:
Select your Chromecast device and start watching your programming on the big screen. To switch back to your mobile device, simply touch the corresponding button and the video stream will switch back to your device.
Slingplayer for Amazon Fire TV*
  • Free Slingplayer in Fire TV app store
  • Watch and control all your live TV
  • Access your program guide and DVR
  • Supports up to HD video
  • Works with Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick
*Requires Slingbox M1, M2, 500, or 350
Click here for the Fire TV FAQ.