What is Slingbox™ Technology about. ?…. a brief overview.

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ukTelevision.tv will be using Slingbox™ technology. A brief overview of the hardware and software can simplify the learning curve.

What is a Slingbox™?

A Slingbox™ can redirect one of its inputs to a single computer located on a local network or remotely, when using a broadband Internet connection, anywhere in the world. Only one user can access a single Slingbox™ at a time. Accessing content using a Slingbox™ is known as placeshifting.
A Slingbox™ connects a TV source (via coaxial cable, composite cables, component cables, or an S-video cable) to an existing Internet connection. Users can change channels from a remote location.
Slingplayer software on a user's computer connects to the Slingbox™ over the Internet and provides the user interface for viewing the video stream and changing channels.
A virtual remote controls all connected devices and changes the channels with the use of the computer mouse.
For viewing remotely on a TV rather than a user’s computer a SlingCatcher™ is connected to the Internet and the remote TV and controlled by a remote that ships with the Slingcatcher™



With ukTelevision.tv your Slingbox™  is dedicated to your account 24/7.

What is a Slingcatcher™?

A set top box connected to the Internet which enables users to watch their television remotely, without the need for a computer.The SlingCatcher™  ships with a hardware remote which delivers a normal television experience.
A SlingCatcher™ connected to a Slingbox™ over a broadband Internet connection can enable remote TV viewing of material that is subscribed to, such as a satellite or a cable service. While a Slingbox™ is capable of taking a video stream and funnelling it to your computer or cell phone.

 

What is slingplayer™ software?

The Slingbox™ utilizes Sling Media's proprietary SlingPlayer™ software to display audio and video on Microsoft Windows, Apple Macintosh running Mac OS X, and selected mobile devices.
The Slingplayer™ software includes a live video buffer to pause, fast-forward, and rewind up to 60 minutes of live video, a customized channel/program guide, and a web-based user account to assist in finding and connecting to the Slingbox™ via a broadband internet connection.
One of the best resources for Sling Media™ devices is the Sling Community.
Everything you need to know about Sling technology related to the
Slingbox™, SlingCatcher™ and Slingplayer™ software and a lot more.
THE SLINGPLAYER COMMUNITY

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A complete time and place shift

experience.

The ability to watch TV anywhere in the world is complimented with a Humax PVR which is dedicated to your account and hosted by us in the UK facilities.
The Humax PVR completes the time shift functionality with full record and playback capabilities.

 

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