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System Requirements


The following devices have been tested and work with SlingPlayer Mobile. You may also find that other devices meet the system requirements and work just fine. If your device is not listed, we recommend you to take advantage of our free trial.

While these devices are supported by SlingPlayer Mobile, we strongly recommend you connect to your Slingbox using a 3G cellular or WiFi connection that meets our minimum network download speed requirements of 120Kbps for optimal viewing experience.


Recommended Devices:

HTC Excalibur*
Motorola Q
T-Mobile Dash
i-mate SP5M*
Samsung Blackjack
T-Mobile SDA

*Supported by SlingPlayer Mobile when used with Wi-Fi connection
Last updated June 20, 2007


 Slingbox Requirements:

Slingbox is required to use SlingPlayer Mobile. To check your Slingbox firmware version, select your Slingbox from the directory in the SlingPlayer desktop application, and go to Edit Properties > Information Tab.

  • Remote viewing enabled
  • Slingbox CLASSIC firmware 1.0.96 or later
  • Slingbox TUNER firmware 1.0.8 or later
  • Slingbox AV firmware 1.0.9 or later
  • Slingbox PRO firmware 1.0.11 or later
  • Slingbox SOLO firmware 1.0.6 or later

Note: The latest version of SlingPlayer desktop application has a firmware version that meets this minimum requirement


 System (PC) Requirements:

  • Windows XP (SP2) Home/Pro/MCE/Win 2K (SP4)
  • Windows Vista Home Premium/ Ultimate
  • ActiveSync 4.1 or higher for Windows Mobile 5.0 devices
  • ActiveSync 4.5 or higher, or Windows Mobile Device Center 6.0 or 6.1 for Windows Mobile 6 devices
  • Latest version of SlingPlayer desktop application
  • For Windows PC-based installation minimum disk space required around 2 MB

 Device Requirements:

To check the operating system version on your Smartphone, on your device, go to Start > Settings > About.

  • Windows Mobile Version 5.0 for Smartphone and Windows Mobile 6 Standard. [NOTE: this version is not compatible with Windows Mobile Pocket PC devices]
  • CPU of 144 MHz (or higher)
  • At least 16 gray levels display but 65,536 color is recommended
  • Audio support plus speakers or headphones (Stereo support recommended)
  • Memory:
  • At least 900KB to install SlingPlayer Mobile
  • At least 4MB of available Program Memory to run it
  • Network download speed of 120 Kbps (or higher)*


* Minimum network download speed of 120 Kbps recommended. For reference, average download speed for EVDO or UMTS is upwards of 200Kbps, and 60-100Kbps for EDGE.




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