While SlingPlayer includes virtual remote controls for thousands of devices, there are new set-top boxes and other audio/video devices coming out every day. SlingPlayer needs to have the virtual remote for your particular audio/video
device in order to control that device from your computer or
mobile phone. If your device is not currently listed, be sure to check back in the Audio/Video Setup whenever there is an update to the software. This update may come in the form of a new version of SlingPlayer or in a separate Virtual Remote update. Below are the instructions for using the Setup Wizard (Windows) or Setup Assistant (Mac) to specify a new virtual remote control after you’ve updated your software. You don’t need to reconfigure Remote Viewing. Just specify your device and you're done.
You may want to do this if:
- you have a video device that wasn’t listed during set up in the previous version of the software.
- you have a new video device.
- you want to connect to a different device.
Making these changes is easy. Here’s how:
- Go to the Slingbox Directory (Windows: Slingbox menu > Slingbox Directory, Mac: Window menu > Slingbox Directory).
- Click on your Slingbox, and then click Edit.
- Click the configuration tab and then click on the audio/video setup button. The Wizard or the Assistant launches.
Above, Slingbox Configuration tab within SlingPlayer for Windows.
Below, the Mac Configuration window.
- If you’re asked for a password, enter it, and then follow the screens to specify your device.
- Once you’ve selected your device, make sure that everything is setup correctly by following the directions in the Wizard/Assistant to change the channel.
Above, Device Selection in the Setup Wizard (Windows).
Below, Device Model selection in the Assistant (Mac).
That's it! You can now get back to watching TV!
Please Note: You don’t need to reconfigure Remote Viewing. |
