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Slingbox 500

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  • Watch and control 100% of your live TV on a tablet*, phone*, PC, or Mac. *Requires Slingplayer for mobile devices app, sold separately.
  • Windows or MAC minimum requirements : Intel Core 2 Duo or better, DirectX 9 Class video card with more than 256 MB of dedicated memory for Windows PC
  • Home TV interface via HDMI with live sports and Gallery View for easy program discovery.
  • Sort by program genre or set up favorites, Integrated YouTube app and YouTube Web Gallery with top-trending videos.
  • Get contextual YouTube recommendations, based on the show you’re watching, at the touch of a button.
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Turn your new high-resolution tablet or smartphone into a TV. The elegant Slingbox 500 delivers stunning picture quality, full HD at 1080p. New, simplified on-screen setup, HDMI and Wi-Fi network connectivity makes it easy to get started.

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3.6 out of 5 stars
3.6 out of 5
1,032 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the ease of setup of the tuner. For example, they mention the remote that comes with it is great for setup. They also appreciate the excellent picture quality and graphics. That said, some complain about the connectivity issues and battery life. Opinions are mixed on performance, quality, value, and streaming.

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161 customers mention117 positive44 negative

Customers find the setup of the tuner to be easy. They mention that the remote that comes with it is great for setup, and the Slingbox 500 is easy to connect to their Directv HD Satellite. They also appreciate the onscreen setup, which is handy and helpful during the setup. They say the UI is intuitive, and that the rest of the setup flows smoothly. They find the program guide to be very easy to search and navigate, and are able to skip it pretty quickly at first sign on.

"...cool link which takes you to a program guide that is very easy to search and navigate...." Read more

"...The rest of the setup flows smoothly if you make the right initial "VIDEO INPUT" choice. The device works very well!..." Read more

"...Setup is pretty stratigh tforward. You connect the Slingbox in the chain between your cable box and your TV...." Read more

"...This is Not a easy set up. I spent 3 hours in getting my product set up with many phone calls to Customer Support...." Read more

87 customers mention64 positive23 negative

Customers like the image quality of the tuner. For example, they mention it provides a nice viewing experience on a Mac without having to load a lot of software. They also say the picture quality is excellent and the graphics are great even on non HD channels. Customers also say that the video is very clear and the audio is very crisp.

"...It provides a very nice viewing experience on the Mac, without having to load a lot of software, etc...." Read more

"...500 is easy to set up and is easy to use, and the quality of the picture is pretty good too...." Read more

"...Since I am using the Component connection, the picture quality has been great...." Read more

"...You might argue that component video is lower quality, but keep in mind that the Slingbox is going to compress and retransmit the signal anyway, so..." Read more

323 customers mention203 positive120 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the tuner. Some mention that it works well, although there are a few shortcomings to be aware of. They say that it can even get a passable, continuous action stream on an iPhone or iPad over 3G. However, others say that there is a slight lag in response to commands entered using the virtual remote control, and that the use is somewhat buggy and sluggish. They also mention that the Dishworld app/service isn't working or launching, and it just doesn't work with the Genie and HDMI.

"...The device works very well!..." Read more

"...It works well, although there are a few shortcomings to be aware of - primarily the HDCP copy protection scheme you find on a lot of HDMI content..." Read more

"...There is a slight lag as compared to a normal TV experience, but not overly so...." Read more

"...Everything works great! This review is based on my experience with the Slingbox 500 and the Xfinity Pace/Samsung XG2 box...." Read more

135 customers mention75 positive60 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the tuner. Some mention that it's very good, fantastic, and streams are high quality. However, some say that it does find its use somewhat buggy and sluggish. Some say the TV version is not worth it, and SlingMedia is a terrible company with terrible product support.

"...But to simply allow you to watch TV in the house on a computer, it's plenty good...." Read more

"...costs we stripped all 3 down to basic cable, but it was not a very satisfying experience...." Read more

"...The box itself is fairly compact and generally well made...." Read more

"...football playoffs at a vacation home on a large screen TV with consistent dropouts despite excellent broadband at the sending and receiving locations..." Read more

58 customers mention32 positive26 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the tuner. Some find it worth the price, while others say it's a little expensive.

"...The wifi and the wireless IR blaster alone makes it worth all the $$$ for easy of setup, operation, and lack of cables...." Read more

"...Slingbox could have more technology in such a big package and large price tag...." Read more

"...Yey, no fees! Went to slingbox website, logged in, and everything, and all the channels I could not watch with direct online, works!!!..." Read more

"...Looks to offer a great variety for a very modest price." Read more

49 customers mention32 positive17 negative

Customers are mixed about the streaming. Some mention that streaming over the local network is pretty good, the signal is great, and reliable. They say it can even watch over 4G and LTE cell networks. However, others say that it has weak or no video signal, it's not possible to stream HD using this combination, and that it can't receive many of the channels they bought the unit for.

"...You can even get a passable, continuous action stream on an iPhone or iPad over 3G, which is amazing when you consider that half the time Youtube..." Read more

"...I have not observed any degradation in signal quality by the Slingbox...." Read more

"...Results: would work about 5 minutes before losing the signal and would have to restart the process. This was definitely the worst...." Read more

"...The feed is popping clear steady HD and I hooked up both HDMI and Component. I cant really tell the difference...." Read more

74 customers mention14 positive60 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the connectivity of the Slingbox 350. They mention that it can only connect via Ethernet, loses the connection enough, and is dependent upon a tolerable connection. Some customers also report low connection rates and issues with buffering. Additionally, some customers report that the SlingerBox detects no signal from the HDMI port.

"...This worked better than Tests #1 and #2 but it lost the connection enough that it wasn't worth it to try to pursue it any longer...." Read more

"...In spite of the initial installation issues and the irregular service connection that happens from time to time, I am satisfied with my Slingbox 500." Read more

"...problem that Slingbox reported is that some (important) channels couldn't be used over HDMI because of encryption/DRM issues..." Read more

"...is an issue with the Internet, when the bit rate drops, the streaming is on optimizing. That is an Internet issue, I am suspecting it is at home." Read more

28 customers mention0 positive28 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the battery life of the tuner. They mention that it stops suddenly at random, stalls, and shuts down a lot. It keeps restarting, and it pauses sometimes. It also freezes up all the time and reboots multiple times during setup. Customers also report issues with the device randomly turning on when watching cable TV.

"...would work about 5 minutes before losing the signal and would have to restart the process. This was definitely the worst. My wife was not happy...." Read more

"...When the service connection is bad the programming is constantly interrupted...." Read more

"...every once in awhile it will have a hiccup where the video on screen will freeze up so you'll have to restart the app again to get it to start..." Read more

"...The software on the website constantly crashing and tons of advertising you cannot remove and sometimes, advertising video would start and you have..." Read more

VERY satisfied...streaming options aren't as useful as live TV
5 Stars
VERY satisfied...streaming options aren't as useful as live TV
Updated review Nov 11, 2018:Just added a recent Amazon purchase (HDMI to Compornent + L/R Audio and HDMI to HDMI 1080i Video Converter/Adapter with USB Power Cable for Slingbox)Manufacturer: Frontier Factory, Inc.ASIN: B077YKCFGSItem model number: SMSBXCH111I decided to purchase this item because my in-laws have a Xfinity Pace/Samsung XG2 box, and that only has the red/yellow/white output components. In order to get the 5 color HD Composites I needed to add my new purchase, and install it in-between the Xfinity cable box and the Slingbox 500. The installation is VERY easy, and just required an additional purchase of the 5 color composite cables (about $8 on Amazon). Now my in-law's Slingbox 500 is able to output HD-quality video over their supposedly 100mb internet service.This was an added expense, but not the fault of Slingbox. In my opinion it is a small expense compared to having the joy of watching live sports and following my local teams regardless of where I am in the world. It is also only a 1-time cost vs. Hulu Live and other services with monthly fees.Also going to update my original review. I incorrectly ID'd the cable box. The actual cable box at my in-laws is a Pace/Samsung XG2. I've also noticed other cable companies use this box (COX cable comes to mind).Original review:I currently own 4 Slingboxes at 3 different homes. My parents have a Slingbox Pro HD, and a Slingbox 500. My in-laws have a Slingbox 500 that I received from Amazon just yesterday (May 22, 2018). I personally own a Slingbox M1.I have the paid iPhone, iPad, and Android phone apps. We also Airplay the Slingplayer app to Apple TV 3, Apple TV 4, both generations of the Fire TV stick and the Fire TV 4K. 99% satisfied except the Pro HD doesn't work with the Fire TV app. In my case it doesn't matter, and it doesn't subtract a star because the Pro HD is older technology and has been solid.Everything works great! This review is based on my experience with the Slingbox 500 and the Xfinity Pace/Samsung XG2 box. There are lots of different Xfinity boxes out there. The Pace/Samsung XG2 box from Comcast/Xfinity only has the Red/Yellow/White composite audio/video cable outputs in the rear. I used those 3 outputs and connected it to my Slingbox 500. The rest of the setup went well...just follow the set up instructions.Changing channels was a different story. My parent's have a different Comcast box, and my personal Slingbox M1 is connected to a Verizon Fios box. Changing channels on those set ups was completely straight forward using the "keypad". To change channels on the XG2 box at my in-laws house requires an additional step. For me I have to do the following in the Apple app:1) Tap the "Remote" button and use the "Keypad" to type in the channel number you want.2) After the desired channel shows up on the xfinity tv screen tap the "D-Pad" and press the circle.3) Your channel should changeFor the Fire TV app:1) Press the menu button the the Fire TV remote, and go to the keypad/number pad.2) input the desired channel, go to enter and select it. You'll see the Xfinity screen search and find your channel3) Press the menu button on the Fire TV remote and go to the directional pad. There you'll press OK.4) the channel should change. I've attached a video that'll hopefully help you out.This is different from the other setups (mine and my parents) because we can change channels simply by using the "Keypad" in the Slingplayer app The extra step isn't enough to subtract a star.NOTE: You can also use the Xfinity app to change the channels (I don't do this).Overall...5 stars. I've got Netflix, Hulu, and Prime subscriptions, but they don't always meet my needs when it comes to watching local television or live sports while on the road in the USA or overseas in countries like Australia and Asia. Comcast and Verizon internet subscriptions bundled with TV tend to be cheaper than just having high-speed internet (at least in my case). I realize there are a ton of other options, and but this is what I like and I'll continue to buy Slingboxes as long as they meet my needs.
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I came from Dish Network and They had a Sling Adapter (free) that hooked to the back of main cable box via USB and worked flawlessly. This gives hurky jerky movement when played on my Mac book and I have blazing internet speeds. Takes over the TV it's hooked too, Dish's would use any open receiver that you have on the account so someone could watch the TV the Slingbox was hooked up too. VERY big compared to last Sling device and doesn't perform as well. Don't waste your money, get dish and Sling adapter and watch all channels without any lag or jerkyness on any device. I hope dish gets the Roots SW channels soon I will go back if so. Works ok on my Note III, just hate that I will have to wait to watch TV untl my wife goes to bed. You would think Slingbox could have more technology in such a big package and large price tag. Does not work with wireless boxes with Direct TV, if you only have the HDMI hooked to Slingbox its says channels are protected on EVERY damn channel. SO DISAPPOINTED!! I've added a pic of last Sling player I was using and you can really see the difference in size, but I wish you could see the performance difference its night and day.

5/20/15 Update
when you watch TV on cell or tablet away from the house it turns the TV on. I was working nights and wanted to watch a show. My wife is awaked by a blaring TV at 3am. WOW such a disappointment.
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