Smart TV or Media Player with native SlingBox capability
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@Veet's recent thread reminded me of a request I have from the president at one client.
He wants to setup a SlingBox at his house and then watch it from his lake house.
This is all pretty normal use case. But he is older and does not do detailed technology well like many of his age.
First choice: Does anyone know of a Smart TV with integrated SlingBox functionality? Maybe one that has Roku built in?
Second choice: A set top box (Roku supposed to support it) that integrates will to a TV so they only need a single remote.
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You can use ChannelMaster DVR (it has slingtv built right in)
$300 bucks and done.
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@DustinB3403 said in Smart TV or Media Player with native SlingBox capability:
You can use ChannelMaster DVR (it has slingtv built right in)
$300 bucks and done.
Sling (SlingTV) is not SlingBox.
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SlingBox gives you record and view later capabilities (from anywhere right)?
I probably have em confused, being similar in name.
Isn't this what he wants?
http://www.channelmaster.com/Slingbox_500_p/slingbox-500.htm
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The devices that are compatible with SlingBox are:
AppleTV
ChromeCast
FireTV
And RokuDoes he have AppleTV already? If not, I wouldn't say go buy one, unless he wanted it. Roku should work just fine.
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@DustinB3403 said in Smart TV or Media Player with native SlingBox capability:
SlingBox gives you record and view later capabilities (from anywhere right)?
The Slingbox is a relay device only. It is not a DVR and has no time shift capabilities on its own. He has a Slingbox 500.
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@DustinB3403 said in Smart TV or Media Player with native SlingBox capability:
The devices that are compatible with SlingBox are:
AppleTV
ChromeCast
FireTV
And RokuDoes he have AppleTV already? If not, I wouldn't say go buy one, unless he wanted it. Roku should work just fine.
I am quite familiar with how Slingbox works as I have had one for 4 years. It is connected to a DVR in Japan at my in-laws house.
AppleTV does not now, nor has it ever supported Slingbox.
If you actually read that page you linked, you will see that none of the devices except maybe the FireTV\FireStick support the Slingbox natively. The rest support it only through Airplay/casting to the device from the mobile app.
Those methods are not as simple using a remote, which is my goal for this.
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@JaredBusch said in Smart TV or Media Player with native SlingBox capability:
@DustinB3403 said in Smart TV or Media Player with native SlingBox capability:
The devices that are compatible with SlingBox are:
AppleTV
ChromeCast
FireTV
And RokuDoes he have AppleTV already? If not, I wouldn't say go buy one, unless he wanted it. Roku should work just fine.
I am quite familiar with how Slingbox works as I have had one for 4 years. It is connected to a DVR in Japan at my in-laws house.
AppleTV does not now, nor has it ever supported Slingbox.
If you actually read that page you linked, you will see that none of the devices except maybe the FireTV\FireStick support the Slingbox natively. The rest support it only through Airplay/casting to the device from the mobile app.
Those methods are not as simple using a remote, which is my goal for this.
If he wants to use a remote for this to access the SlingBox remotely, why not just setup a computer with the slingbox address bookmarked and get a compatible remote over HDMI to any TV.
Problem solved.
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@DustinB3403 said in Smart TV or Media Player with native SlingBox capability:
@JaredBusch said in Smart TV or Media Player with native SlingBox capability:
@DustinB3403 said in Smart TV or Media Player with native SlingBox capability:
The devices that are compatible with SlingBox are:
AppleTV
ChromeCast
FireTV
And RokuDoes he have AppleTV already? If not, I wouldn't say go buy one, unless he wanted it. Roku should work just fine.
I am quite familiar with how Slingbox works as I have had one for 4 years. It is connected to a DVR in Japan at my in-laws house.
AppleTV does not now, nor has it ever supported Slingbox.
If you actually read that page you linked, you will see that none of the devices except maybe the FireTV\FireStick support the Slingbox natively. The rest support it only through Airplay/casting to the device from the mobile app.
Those methods are not as simple using a remote, which is my goal for this.
If he wants to use a remote for this to access the SlingBox remotely, why not just setup a computer with the slingbox address bookmarked and get a compatible remote over HDMI to any TV.
Problem solved.
Remote over HDMI? You mean HDMI-CEC? That does not help with control that I am aware of? Haven't used the more recent version though.
Using a computer means using a mouse remotely. Definitely not problem solved.
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For the record, I have not sold him on anything. The point is to find out what else may be possible that I am not already aware of. That is why communities like this exist.
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@JaredBusch said in Smart TV or Media Player with native SlingBox capability:
@DustinB3403 said in Smart TV or Media Player with native SlingBox capability:
@JaredBusch said in Smart TV or Media Player with native SlingBox capability:
@DustinB3403 said in Smart TV or Media Player with native SlingBox capability:
The devices that are compatible with SlingBox are:
AppleTV
ChromeCast
FireTV
And RokuDoes he have AppleTV already? If not, I wouldn't say go buy one, unless he wanted it. Roku should work just fine.
I am quite familiar with how Slingbox works as I have had one for 4 years. It is connected to a DVR in Japan at my in-laws house.
AppleTV does not now, nor has it ever supported Slingbox.
If you actually read that page you linked, you will see that none of the devices except maybe the FireTV\FireStick support the Slingbox natively. The rest support it only through Airplay/casting to the device from the mobile app.
Those methods are not as simple using a remote, which is my goal for this.
If he wants to use a remote for this to access the SlingBox remotely, why not just setup a computer with the slingbox address bookmarked and get a compatible remote over HDMI to any TV.
Problem solved.
Remote over HDMI? You mean HDMI-CEC? That does not help with control that I am aware of? Haven't used the more recent version though.
Using a computer means using a mouse remotely. Definitely not problem solved.
No, you're missing the point. You'd get a tiny single board computer like a Pi or something else, small but functional. Get a compatible remote / touchpad mouse (maybe keyboard) right on it.
The computer you configure to leave a compatible browser open and on the slingbox address.
Sign in and cache the credentials, and be done with it.
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@JaredBusch said in Smart TV or Media Player with native SlingBox capability:
@DustinB3403 said in Smart TV or Media Player with native SlingBox capability:
@DustinB3403 Oh wait, because you've probably sold him on "it can be done with a single device"
Prick.
Good luck
As usual, you have personal issues. Have fun with that.
For the record, I have not sold him on anything. The point is to find out what else may be possible that I am not already aware of. That is why communities like this exist.
And my issue with you is how every time I offer you advice, you get snarky with me.
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@DustinB3403 said in Smart TV or Media Player with native SlingBox capability:
@JaredBusch said in Smart TV or Media Player with native SlingBox capability:
@DustinB3403 said in Smart TV or Media Player with native SlingBox capability:
@DustinB3403 Oh wait, because you've probably sold him on "it can be done with a single device"
Prick.
Good luck
As usual, you have personal issues. Have fun with that.
And my issue with you is how every time I offer you advice, you get snarky with me.
I said you were wrong, likely because you failed to read the page you linked. There is no snark there.
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Seriously people......
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Maybe connect a tablet that supports the software natively using some wireless hdmi adapter?
The tablet would be the remote.
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@tiagom said in Smart TV or Media Player with native SlingBox capability:
Maybe connect a tablet that supports the software natively using some wireless hdmi adapter?
The tablet would be the remote.
Yes, a tablet casting to the TV is the plan if nothing better can be figured out. It is how Slingbox seems to prefer things. Just trying to look outside the box.
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@JaredBusch I was referring to an actual wireless hdmi transmitter like https://www.amazon.com/Nyrius-Transmitter-Streaming-Projector-NPCS549/dp/B009E6R89C assuming you are trying to stay away from tablet casting.
Downside for sure is the relatively large transmitter and cost. But if he doesn't have an existing tv that supports casting that is an alternative.
