Slingbox

What do I need?

To get started with any Slingbox, you’ll need at least the following:

  1. windows or mac

    Windows or Mac based PC

  2. windows or mac

    High-speed Internet connection

  3. windows or mac

    Home network router

Requirements and Specs for Slingbox PRO

slingbox pro
Computer Requirements Minimum PC Requirements
  • Microsoft Windows® Vista or Windows XP SP2
  • 1.3 GHz processor
  • 1 GB RAM
  • 150 MB available disk space for installation
  • 24-bit graphics
  • 16-bit sound
  • Network connectivity
 Minimum Mac Requirements
  • PowerPC G4/G5 800 MHz or Intel processor
  • Mac OS X v.10.3.9 (or higher recommended)
  • 1 GB RAM
  • 150 MB available disk space for installation
  • Network connectivity
Minimum Network Requirements
  • Cable or DSL modem (for out-of-home viewing)
  • 256 Kbps upstream network speed recommended (higher upstream network speeds yield higher quality video)
  • Home network router – wired or wireless (UPnP compatibility highly recommended)
Supported Audio and Video Sources Connects to one standard definition (SD) S-video or composite video souce or one high definition (HD) component video source such as:
  • DVB-T Freeview Set-top Box
  • Digital Cable Set-top Box
  • Aerial/Coaxial Antenna*
  • Personal Video Recorder (PVR) such as Beyonwiz, Homecast, Tivo or one provided from your PayTV provider
  • DVD Player/Recorder
  • HD component input support with resolution up to 1080i (down-converted for streaming)
  • Satellite receiver from your PayTV provider.
  • Video/Security Camera
  • Apple TV
  • Windows Media Center

*Includes built in Freeview DVB Tuner.

Box Contents Connects to one standard definition (SD) S-video or composite video souce or one high definition (HD) component video source such as:
  • Slingbox SOLO
  • AC adapter (100-240V 50-60Hz)
  • SCART to RCA adapter
  • Ethernet cable
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Composite AV cable
  • Remote control IR cable