Slingbox SOLO

The Slingbox SOLO brings your favorite TV source (HD Content from your cable set-top box, shows recorded on your DVR, etc., etc.) to your computer and mobile phone.

Availability:

United States, Canada, United Kingdom and the Netherlands

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Stuff you should know

Installation and Setup

Connecting my video source to my Slingbox SOLO
A guide to what types of audio and video sources you can hook up to your Slingbox SOLO ... and how to do it.

Slingbox Setup 1-2-3
Everything you need to know to set up your new Slingbox.

What you need to start viewing your Slingbox at home
Step-by-step summary of the basics to get started watching your TV over your home network.

General Information

What's an Ethernet bridge?
...and can I drive my car over it?

What's a network?
How do I know if I have a home network?

What's a router?
What's a router? It's a question you shouldn't feel embarrassed to ask! Many folks with home networks aren't sure, either. Here's the answer.

What's streaming?
What is this streaming stuff and how does the SlingPlayer use it?

What do those numbers and letters mean on my high-definition television? 720p, 1080i? Huh?
This article explains what terms such as "1080i" mean.

Troubleshooting

My Slingbox SOLO doesn't show up on the network and the Network light keeps flashing
Step-by-step troubleshooting for getting your Slingbox SOLO to show up on your home network if it cannot get an IP address from your router.

The Slingbox and your A/V equipment

What can I connect to my Slingbox?
This article explains all of the connections on the back of the Slingbox "Classic", the Slingbox TUNER, the Slingbox AV, the Slingbox PRO and the Slingbox SOLO.

What is an aspect ratio?
This article explains aspect ratio is and shows the difference between widescreen, letterbox, pillarbox and windowbox images.

Troubleshooting Tips

A slow Internet connection at home can affect picture quality when viewing remotely
You need high-speed Internet (broadband) service at home in order to get quality video when you view remotely.

Remote Viewing Picture Quality: Some common reasons for poor picture quality
This article lists some of the most common reasons why picture quality might be poor when you're viewing your Slingbox remotely. It also offers some possible solutions.

Setting up remote viewing when you have multiple routers
A how-to for home networks with a little more complexity.

The Network light on my Slingbox is blinking. What does this mean?
Does the Network light on the front of your Slingbox keep blinking? Here are some troubleshooting tips that should help.

The Network light on your Slingbox is off
Does the Network light on the front of your Slingbox turn off about 30 seconds after starting up? Here are some troubleshooting tips that should help.

Troubleshooting Slingbox networking problems when you are using a wireless bridge
Setting up a wireless bridge can be tricky, Slingbox or not. Here's some help!

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