How do I install the Web-based SlingPlayer plug-in? How do I remove it?
Installing the plug-in
Installing the Web-based SlingPlayer plug-in is easy! Just click Live TV from the Sling.com home page. You only need to install the Web-based SlingPlayer web browser plug-in once, the first time you click Live TV. Your web browser does the heavy lifting for you, all you need to do is follow the directions on your screen.
For Internet Explorer
- When you see a yellow bar at the top of your screen, click it, and select Install ActiveX Control.
- When asked if you want to install the software from Sling Media, click Install.
For Firefox (PC and Mac OS)
- When you see a yellow bar at the top of your screen, click Allow on the right end of the yellow bar.
- When the Software Installation window opens, click Install Now.
- After the software installs, in the Add-ons box, click Restart Firefox. Allow Firefox to restart, and you're all set.
Removing the plug-in
Removing the plug-in is easy, too. Just follow these directions:
For Internet Explorer
- Choose Manage Add-ons from the Tools menu, then choose Enable or Disable Add-ons from the submenu.
- Find the WebSlingPlayer add-on in the list. You may have to change the setting in the Show drop-down menu for the WebSlingPlayer add-on to display in the list.
- Click WebSlingPlayer, then click Delete.
- Follow the directions on your screen to complete the removal.
For Firefox (PC and Mac OS)
- Launch Firefox and choose Add-ons from the Tools menu.
- Click the WebSlingPlayer Add-on, and click Uninstall.
- Follow the directions on your screen to complete the removal.
Note: These instructions could vary for older versions of these browsers. |
