Slingbox and Usage: If I bought a Slingbox for my home TV and wanted to stream TV at another location, say a second home, can someone be watching TV at both locations or will the Slingbox stop TV viewing at one side?
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Since no one answered this question, I'll take a stab at it, based on general principles. Yes, you can watch at both locations. Yes, you can watch two different channels, if you have more than one tuner in the system. One configuration in which you would be able to watch a different channel at each location is with the TV at the Slingbox location connected directly to the incoming cable line and a VCR with tuner connected to the Slingbox. You could then tune the TV at the Slingbox location to one channel and tune the VCR remotely to a different channel which would be viewable at the second location. A cable box or second TV can take the place of the VCR. A splitter can be used at the Slingbox location to split the signal between devices for each location. In the case of the VCR, you can use either a splitter or the TV/VCR switch on the VCR to segregate the signal for each location. With other devices, you probably need the splitter. In the case of proprietary signals and devices, you may need one device for each location, in addition to the Slingbox - e.g. if you are on the DISH Network, you would need two DISH boxes, one for each viewing location, located at the Slingbox location, in order to view different channels at each location.
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You connect your Cable box (no matter what cable/telecom provider), or Tivo, etc. to the sling box. Then you connect your sling box to your home router. You then run thru the setup of the slingbox software from a PC connected to the same home network..and voila! You can now take your laptop anywhere in the world and watch your channels as they appear on your cable system on your laptop..as long as you are connected to the internet. For an additional cost (~$20) you can also pay for the app and watch your TV on any iOS, or Android devices as well. There are ways to get the apps w/o paying, but that's illegal :) The HD quality is really good as I've been watching Knicks playoff games streaming over a 4G connection.
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I cancelled my cable subscription but I'm still able to watch the free stations (ABC, CBS, NBC, and about 10 others). I use my Roku connected to my wireless router that is in turn connected to my internet provider. I now own two Roku boxes: one in the living room and one in the master bedroom.
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at HomeSlingbox Solo connected via powerline ethernetTIVO Premiere using tivo G wireless to routerHigh speed internetGigabit and N routerAt cottage32 inch hi def lcd tvWD Streaming box with Slingbox player included hardwired to routerDSL just under 1.5 mbPerformance is really good... Sometimes fantastic!Change coming this week. Adding 500mb powerline for both slingbox and the Tivo. Looking for a tad better streaming
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In general Slingbox is a peer to peer (point to point) connection such than only one connection is allowed. Sling does not stream to the internet, but streams only from point A to point B. So only one device at a time can use the Sling connection. That device may be in the next room or hundreds of miles away.
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Bellin @TV will work on TV, but you will need a computer using the tv as a display.I found this device to be very unreliable, requiring constant reboots, pretty inconvenient considering it is designed to be a remote device.I currently use Slingbox and has worked flawlessly for 10months so far, with no reboots.
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Just go with hdmi and component outs from your STB into the Slingbox then HDMI out of slingbox into your TV and you won't have a problem or know the difference.
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The Slingbox 350 sits between the TiVo and TV. Anything broadcast from the TiVo to the TV is intercepted and streamed out. The Slingbox stream viewer supports the TiVo series 1-5 remotes as well.
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bec. the slingbox is not wifi capable. you have to connect the RCA/Component cables from the cable box.
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Only if you have a sling box player device like a Tablet, PC, or Mac feeding the signal to the TV . I don't know if player software exists for other players like Apple TV or Roku.
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This is an accessory to a Dish subscription. The Sling adapter will stream your content from a compatible Dish receiver. From my experience you will want to use a wired ethernet connection to your Dish receiver while using the Sling adapter to get a constant HD stream.
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If I remember correctly, you would need to disconnect the one whenever you want to use the other. I believe one of the reviewers mentioned it. I purchased this for my son & he has it set up on a separate TV in the game room.
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At a minimum, the HDTV in the other house would need to connect to the internet - wifi or ethernet connection and some form of web browser. Some "smart" TVs have these capabilities. Another option would be to use a laptop at the other house to receive the Slingbox transmission and then have the laptop video and audio output to the TV. Some laptops have HDMI connections built in or a separate adapter cable may get the job done.
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I have the same question:Can I watch a show from a different TV in my house other than this device is connected?I guess the answer is no. So if the device is connected to the TV in the living room I will not be able to continue to watch a movie in my bedroom unless I purchase another Roku and connect it to the TV in the bedroom. Correct?
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Yes. Depending on your DVR, you can record one show in HD while watching another. Different DVRs will let you record 2 HD TV shows, and let you watch a 3rd in HD. The limitations is not with the Sling box, but in how many channels you can record and watch in HD in your DVR.
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I have direct tv whole house system with dvr in each room....this allows me to access all dvr list from any room and can play any dvr in any room....If i hook a slingbox on one dvr will i still be able to access all my dvrs from that one box.
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yes, I had a slingbox solo and this uses a standard ethernet connection. You should be fine and speeds should be fine as well.