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Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 765 reviews

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91%would recommend to a friend

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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 5 out of 5 stars

    Works as described

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

    I purchased this for the purpose of being able to get tv reception to my dock with out having to run any wires. It works great with the Roku Streaming Stick. It's also great for being able to catch the local news on my Iphone.

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

    Works...does take a few attempts to work it out.

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

    As stated. It works fine. Great product. Just seems a bug or two left in the set up procedures. forget the windows store app. the one that comes with the sling box is fine.

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

    Watch tv while away

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

    Would get five stars if the iPhone remote worked better. Recently it has been cantankerous; otherwise, the Slingbox is a necessary part of my life.

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

    Great product

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

    The main reason I bought this was for viewing at our condo. It's not as good going to a tv.Very good to a laptop or phone.

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

    Love it!

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

    Was a little skeptical at first given I could do most of this with the DirectTV app. However wanted the multiform viewing on Apple TV apps and it works great. Haven't watched away from home yet but will be trying that soon!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Dvr

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good

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

    I expected to stream PlayStation Vue ... Isn't support ... But overall it's good for traditional cable customer

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

    Easy way to use your cable offsite

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

    awesome idea for those who want to have cable in more than one location and not want to pay for two cable connections.

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

    Almost perfect

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

    I love everything about my slingbox except one thing. Key presses take about 8 seconds to register per key! Other than that it's outstanding!

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

    Watch TV Anywhere

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

    I recently switched from DISH to TWC and was surprised I could no longer watch TV on my smartphone. Problem solved when I purchased my new SlingBox. It enables me to watch my TWC channels on my smartphone once again.

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

    Difficult to install if you are not techno savi

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

    In general I like being able to access my recorder shows whenever we are away from home because usually hotels and our timeshare only offer limited tv options.

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

    easy to use..great resolution

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

    installation was long....and when asked to select my set top box, it was not available. I had to 'guess' which one would work, no obvious choice or suggestions.

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

    Watching TV from all over the world!

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

    Set it up in minutes, and am able to watch the DVR from anywhere with Internet connection. Haven't had a chance to check out the other features yet though.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Grreat technology to watch tv when out of the USA

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

    The tech is awesome idea but disappointing that the sling box will only watch one program , so the "home" location and the logged in distant location have to watch the same program. You can avoid this by connecting the sling box to s dedicated cable box. also only one person can log into the sling box from remote location. Also seems to lock up or disconnect too much . Directions to set up could and should be more clear . A subscription to Netflix probably better

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

    Link to Mac

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

    I have two monitors and I wanted to watch TV on one while I worked on the other. This product has worked great and has done everything I needed it to do.

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

    Good alternate to second cable or satellite bill

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

    Using the Sling box at my summer home and is working great. Eliminates the need for a second satellite contract. Using Roku to connect to the TV.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    HDCP Not

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

    won't forward HD content protected material, which is about everything you really want to watch.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    I had to return.

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

    Unit stopped working, so I returned and eventually I purchased another sling box. So far this one works fine. Hopefully that continues.

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

    Simple to set up & works great

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

    I upgraded from an old sling box and this has all of the features/connections that I needed for an HDMI connection. Set up in minutes and works just as advertised.

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

    Works great, very happy with product.

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

    I am very happy with this product. Once I got it installed and set up I was ready to go! No connection issues or interference with the program I am trying to view.

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

    Great Buy

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

    This product allows my husband (who travels a lot) to watch our uverse service. He is able to watch all the channels in our packages as well as recorded show we tape. He is so happy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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