Configuring your Slingbox PRO-HD

Configuring your Slingbox starts with downloading and installing the latest version of the SlingPlayer desktop software on your Windows PC or Macintosh computer. Once that is done, the first time you connect to the Slingbox PRO-HD you will be prompted to configure it for your video source and home network.

This section focuses mainly on configuring your Slingbox to work with your video source.

Configuration Help and Troubleshooting

Privileges (permissions) error when installing SlingPlayer for Mac
If you get a "you do not have sufficient priveleges" error message when you try to install the SlingPlayer application, don't worry. It's easy to fix.

Help finding and setting up your video source in the online Slingbox Setup Assistant
Can't find the video source you have hooked up to your Slingbox in the Slingbox Setup Assistant? Here is some help.

What's a Slingbox ID? (Also known as "Finder ID" or "Slingbox Finder ID")
Here's what the Slingbox ID is, and how you can find yours.

Your password in Slingbox Setup Assistant
The Slingbox Setup Assistant does things a little differently when you set up your password! Take a look here to see how.

TV Source Help and Troubleshooting

How do I use my Apple TV™ with my Slingbox?
Own a brand-new Apple TV™? Want to use it with your Slingbox? Here's how!

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