Slingbox does it work - Technical

goodwin100 · 09-03-2007, 16:02

I read a few days ago on the BEEB site there is a gadget out that called a Slingbox that allows you to transmit satelite signals via the net to a mobile device or another computer to anywhere in the world, does anyone here have any working knowledge of this device.
does it reallywork,
is it any good ??????

Heinz · 09-03-2007, 16:08

I've no personal experience but there'd be mutterings if it didn't work!

http://uk.slingmedia.com/page/slingboxinaction.html

Pbell1 · 12-03-2007, 20:27

it works...

blueplatinum · 14-03-2007, 16:21

I read up on this a while back and apparently it works fantastic. A lot of domestic internet accounts have a monthly cap on the data though and streaming TV will use it up very quickly.

BTW - it is not just for satellite. It has a Freeview decoder built in or can be connected to any other video source and has an IR relay to control such a source.

Cstar2229 · 14-03-2007, 16:23

It's pretty good - I have only used it in the house and not elsewhere yet. I can't record on my HDD drive either but can playback etc.

The only thing I have found is I can't send emails anymore since I installed the software

We have the Virgin/Telewest broadband connection.

spiney.norman · 15-03-2007, 15:13

I've had mine about a week and I'm finding that it is very good, I'm happily watching the Cricket World Cup at work!

My connections are Virgin L broadband (400k upload) to BT Business Broadband (2mb download I think) and no problems. Remote works fine on my Sky+ box though you have to get used to the key presses taking a second or so to get through and reflect on the 'screen'.

I had no problems with the software other than realising you just throw the install CD away and download the software from Sling's site. Configuration of port forwarding on my Linksys router was very easy.

Totally reccomended if your upload speed is good enough and you are able to get to your home router from the desired viewing location, it is the sort of thing most corporate firewalls would block!

09-03-2007, 16:02	#1
goodwin100 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Marbella Services: sky satellite, adsl telefonica Posts: 337	Slingbox does it work I read a few days ago on the BEEB site there is a gadget out that called a Slingbox that allows you to transmit satelite signals via the net to a mobile device or another computer to anywhere in the world, does anyone here have any working knowledge of this device. does it reallywork, is it any good ??????

14-03-2007, 16:23	#5
Cstar2229 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Southern England Services: VM Cable TV & Broadband Posts: 22,322	It's pretty good - I have only used it in the house and not elsewhere yet. I can't record on my HDD drive either but can playback etc. The only thing I have found is I can't send emails anymore since I installed the software We have the Virgin/Telewest broadband connection. Last edited by Cstar2229 : 14-03-2007 at 16:25.

09-03-2007, 16:08	#2
Heinz Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: NE Essex (Sudbury DTT) Services: Sky TV (Variety & Knowledge packs only) Posts: 6,015	I've no personal experience but there'd be mutterings if it didn't work! http://uk.slingmedia.com/page/slingboxinaction.html

12-03-2007, 20:27	#3
Pbell1 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Services: sky+, AOL BBand Posts: 77	it works...

14-03-2007, 16:21	#4
blueplatinum Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Gran Canaria, Spain Services: ADSL 1 Meg., SKY HD (Thomson DSI8215WD), Sky+ 160, TDT (Spanish freeview) Posts: 876	I read up on this a while back and apparently it works fantastic. A lot of domestic internet accounts have a monthly cap on the data though and streaming TV will use it up very quickly. BTW - it is not just for satellite. It has a Freeview decoder built in or can be connected to any other video source and has an IR relay to control such a source.

15-03-2007, 15:13	#6
spiney.norman Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: South Coast of England Services: Sky+160(4Mix+Sports) TM1500CI+80cm(45E-58W) Freeview, V+ XL TV,M Bb, Phn Posts: 130	I've had mine about a week and I'm finding that it is very good, I'm happily watching the Cricket World Cup at work! My connections are Virgin L broadband (400k upload) to BT Business Broadband (2mb download I think) and no problems. Remote works fine on my Sky+ box though you have to get used to the key presses taking a second or so to get through and reflect on the 'screen'. I had no problems with the software other than realising you just throw the install CD away and download the software from Sling's site. Configuration of port forwarding on my Linksys router was very easy. Totally reccomended if your upload speed is good enough and you are able to get to your home router from the desired viewing location, it is the sort of thing most corporate firewalls would block!