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Model:
SB500-100
SKU:
6578276
Your price for this item is $59.99
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Customer reviews

Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 765 reviews

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    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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91%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers praise the Slingbox 500 for its ease of use, excellent picture quality, and reliable DVR functionality. Many appreciate the straightforward setup and smooth streaming capabilities, allowing for convenient access to their home TV from various locations. However, some users find the price point to be high and express concerns about the app's functionality and the remote control's user-friendliness. A few also mention compatibility issues with certain devices and a lack of clarity in the instructions.

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  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Upgrade from my Pro-HD

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This slingbox is the best slingbox product I've used to date.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works great

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This allows me to have only one cable account and watch my home cable and saved programs while I am travelling.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Allows me watch TV wherever I travel

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I'm happy so far. Using this allows me to watch TV wherever I am in the world, which is nice because I travel for work. I also bought a Amazon Fire TV which has the sling box app and makes streaming through a TV nice and easy. A small lag when changing channels, using guide/DVR but streaming works good.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    No surprises

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Slingbox came just as advertised - easy to install and use, access where ever you have an Internet signal. Be prepared for shows skipping, pausing, depending on the connection.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good streamer.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good streamer. Remote viewer of your tv/cable channels.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    App

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Product works very well.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Slingbox is a very good alternative method to receive TV broadcasts at a secondary location without having to pay for a second service. I found it very annoying that the app required to use the service cost extra and was not explained at the time of purchase and that for each device the app has to purchased and can not be shared. If the price was $25 more and the app included I would still have bought it. I do not like being nickel and dimed to death with hidden added charged. It is also annoying that since the app was installed on my iPhone, when I use it, if I need to answer a call, I have to exit the Slingbox app.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    good product

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    very easy to install and to manage and works really good

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Dvr

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome, bring my TV any and everywhere

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love the SLINGBOX 500 I take my TV with me anywhere and everywhere, never miss a home game during football season and get local news all the time. The apps for the mobile devices are a bit pricey but one time fee only thing is IPAD and IPHONE apps are independent of each other so you have to purchase both.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Everything in One box

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love being out of town and watching MY tv.I first bought the other slingbox and realized I needed more components. The 500 has EVERYTHING.I got connected right away and just plain love it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great seeing TV away from home

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I used it with my Tivo to watch TV shows that I am away from home.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works as described

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love my sling box. Can now watch programs from my DVR anywhere from all my portable devices.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great item

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    great item. Love it It is just what I was looking for to continue to watch tv from anywhere.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent - Best thing since sliced bread!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I am currently working in Saudi Arabia. I had heard about Slingbox but was not convinced, I AM NOW! I am watching TV programs just like I was sitting at home in Texas, it's GREAT. Thanks for carrying the product Best Buy and Thank You Slingbox for letting me be just a little bit closer to home.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Product

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Really does the trick - allows me to watch my home cable box from anywhere! Awesome product.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great way to get all the tv stations that you want

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The product was really good for the use at my cabin .

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great to see tv everywhere

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great purchase for watching tv system wherever I go.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    East to set up

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great to watch tv from any where. I will use it to watch NCAA Games during my trip to Peru

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    great for watching my tv away from home

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    not cheap but serves a useful purpose. i was in florida at a hotel unable to watch a specific basketball game on hotel tv. with slingbox i was able to watch my program through my tv on a tablet.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    The reception is great and easy to use.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great product. Easy to install. Only downsides are it completely controls the cable box so when I am watching baseball on the road my wife either has to want to or move to a different location.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Picture quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I had an earlier slingbox and it took many phone calls to the Sling folks to get it up and running. The 500 was amazingly easy to get set up and gives a great picture to my cell phone and IPAD. It's the best device I've ever owned. My brother bought one this week and he also loves it!

    I would recommend this to a friend