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SlingRemote

SlingRemote™ looks and acts exactly like your real remote control at home, giving you full control over your viewing experience. From changing channels to recorded vids on your DVR, you can do it using buttons right on your computer screen.

Supported TV Sources

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

Help Troubleshooting Problems with Finding Your Video Source When Setting Up a Slingbox
The virtual remote controls in SlingPlayer don't require batteries, but they do need some set up to work properly.

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Set-top box gets "stuck" on an unsubscribed channel when controlled by another device
If you're using a device (such as a TiVo) to control a set-top box, like a DishTV box, sometimes the set-top box gets "stuck" on a channel that you don't subscribe to. Here's an arrangement you can set up to get un-stuck when you're away from home.

Virtual Remote Control Troubleshooting
This article has simple troubleshooting tips for selecting the correct virtual remote within your SlingPlayer software.

Some of the buttons on my SlingRemote don't work or do the wrong thing
If the SlingRemote for your TV Source is incomplete or if some of the buttons do the wrong thing, please let us know.

Digital cable or cable modem stops working after installing your Slingbox
After setting up your Slingbox, if your Internet connection no longer works or your cable no longer behaves as expected, the problem may be due to the way that the Slingbox is connected to the coaxial cable that's carrying your TV signal and your Internet connection. Here's a solution.

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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