Slingbox Directory; Connecting To A Slingbox; Adding A Slingbox To The Slingbox Directory - Sling Media SlingPlayer Mobile User Manual

Using SlingPlayer Mobile

Slingbox Directory

The Slingbox Directory lists all Slingbox units you have configured. Your Slingbox is automatically
added to your directory when you install SlingPlayer Mobile using the Automatic Installer (PC-based).
Note
To copy your Slingbox Directory during SlingPlayer Mobile installation,
the PC from where you are installing SlingPlayer Mobile must have an
installed copy of SlingPlayer for PC.
Also, you must close SlingPlayer for PC during SlingPlayer Mobile
installation.

Connecting to a Slingbox

You can configure more than one Slingbox on Slingbox Directory on your smartphone. However,
you can watch only one at a time. In addition, no one else can simultaneously watch the connected
Slingbox.
To connect to a Slingbox:
1. Select Menu > Slingbox Directory.
The Slingbox Directory opens.
2. Select a Slingbox using the navigator keys.
3. Select Watch.
Alternatively, press the corresponding number (or letter).
After the connection status sequence Locating...Connecting...Starting...Magic! You can now watch
your own TV.

Adding a Slingbox to the Slingbox Directory

Adding a Slingbox Using its Finder ID
Finder ID is a unique number that identifies a Slingbox. See "Slingbox Finder ID" on page 40 for
instructions on locating the Finder ID.
To add a Slingbox to your directory using the Finder ID:
1. Select Menu > Slingbox Directory.
The Slingbox Directory opens.
2. Select Menu > Add New Slingbox.
The Add/Edit Slingbox screen appears.
3. Enter the Name of the Slingbox.
This need not be the same as the one you've used in SlingPlayer for PC.
4. Select Finder ID.
5. Enter the following details of the Slingbox you want to connect to:
• Finder ID
• Password
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