Does SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone support my Slingbox? I have a Slingbox Classic, Slingbox AV, or Slingbox TUNER.

SlingPlayer for iPhone may have problems working with the Slingbox Classic, Slingbox AV, or the Slingbox TUNER.

These Slingbox models will still appear in the Slingbox Directory on your iPhone or iPod touch. However, you will receive the following message if you try to connect to one of those Slingbox models:

You may have technical problems if you try to stream from one of these Slingbox models.

We have a special upgrade program to help get you up and running again if you have a Slingbox Classic, Slingbox AV, or a Slingbox TUNER. Visit www.slingmedia.com/upgrade to find out more about our upgrade offer.

NOTE: This message may not appear if you have a Slingbox Classic outside of the U.S. Your Classic may still have technical problems with SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone.

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What does the Options button do? What kinds of options do you have when you tap it?
The Options button is the one that looks like a wrench. Tap Options to make adjustments while you're connected to your Slingbox.

What does tapping the Settings button in SlingPlayer Mobile do?
The Settings button in SlingPlayer Mobile is the one that looks like gears. Tap it to change basic viewing settings.

What's in your Device Directory?
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