Q&A: How to connect multiple TVs to cable and be able to record shows?
Question by might_wake_up: How to connect multiple TVs to cable and be able to record shows?
If I have multiple TVs that I want to connect to my cable, but do not want to run any coax, the best thing I can think of is to connect them via wireless or ethernet cables.
Products like slingbox and Sony's LocationFree have a lot of additional functionality and are a bit costly for my limited use case. I only care about viewing TV while at home and would (ideally) use my home network to stream content between TVs and whatever recording device. Can anyone suggest a setup or a product to use for this? I know slingbox is doable, but it requires 4 items (slingbox, 2 x slinglink, slingcatcher) which adds up.
Any thoughts? Thanks!
Thanks!
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Answer by Robert W
Wireless will work if you don't have interference from walls, doors and other wireless devices. You won't know until you try.
Using ethernet cables would be the same as running coax unless your house is already wired with ethernet cables. If it is, it should be wired for cable tv also.
Check out the house to see if it is wired for cable. The main connection box might be in the garage.
If it's not, good luck. Cable would be a lot cheaper than slingbox.
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Verizon’s laptop connect card question….?
Question by tomdabomba006: Verizon's laptop connect card question....?
I'm looking at verizon's laptop connect cards and they have two different types. One with 5 GB allowance and one with 50 MB allowance. What does that mean? Does it mean you can only be on the internet for so long or what. The reason I want it is so I can hook up a slingbox and watch tv wherever I go. thanks
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Answer by janshine04
Well that interesting watching TV where ever you go! I have the sprint air card it works great I've had it for one year it's unlimited for a locked monthly fee.
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Can I connect to the internet using my bluetooth-enabled smartphone and bluetooth-enabled laptop?
Question by Mac Man: Can I connect to the internet using my bluetooth-enabled smartphone and bluetooth-enabled laptop?
I am looking to connect to my Slingbox and the internet while I am on the go with my bluetooth phone and laptop.
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Q&A: My slingbox network light is on (solid) but still won’t connect. Need help!?
Question by GAC: My slingbox network light is on (solid) but still won't connect. Need help!?
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Answer by edward
id like to connect my network lights to your slingbox
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Could I get TV service through slingbox through my parent’s satellite service and connect my computer to my tv?
Question by V for Vendetta: Could I get TV service through slingbox through my parent's satellite service and connect my computer to my tv?
My parents have an extra satellite receiver they don't use at their house and since it is a lot cheaper to just pay the extra for the second receiver than to have another account of my own. Then use a Slingbox to transmit the programming to the Internet. Access the Internet from my apartment in a different city, then get one of those devices that connect your computer to your TV. There you go, I would have TV for much less than the regular monthly fee. Would this work??
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Answer by Geoff S
Yes it would. Although personally, I think it would be easier to just buy another dish and LNB and take that receiver over to your house and hook it up there. They say you have to have the phone line connected bla bla bla but experience says you can do without it. Just can't order any payperview movies unless you call it in for an additional charge. They'll never know the box isn't in the same house.
Keep in mind too if you go the slingbox route, think of how much bandwidth it'll take up to send a decent picture and sound. 300 or 400kbps perhaps? That's a good chunk of most people's upload allocations.
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I just got a Slingbox Pro. Is the HD Connect device worth the extra money?
Question by rupprupp29: I just got a Slingbox Pro. Is the HD Connect device worth the extra money?
The Slingbox people are obviously being a little vague when it comes to their description of the HD Connect device and what it actually does. From the research I was able to conduct online, it seems like the general consensus is:
The HD connect will improve the video quality if you are 'Slinging' over a LAN, but for remote access (which is solely what I plan on using it for), the video is still compressed to 320 x 240. The one advantage that the HD Connect device offers, even for remote users, is that it adds a component input.
My issue is this: The LAN quality doesn't matter to me. Right now, the extra component input doesn't either. Is there anyone out there who has experience with a Slingbox Pro + HD Connect that can tell me if the remote viewing quality is at all affected by the HD Connect cable? Thanks!
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Answer by Brandon S
The current slingbox pro does not have HD built in. Yes, it is extra money. The new Slingbox Pro HD coming out later this year will have built in HD. Also with the Slingbox Pro, it does not have a built digital tuner. It has an analog tuner. It is no big deal because you will be able to buy a digital tuner, but that will also cost you extra money in 2012. 2012 is when cable will no longer be required to broadcast in analog. If you have satellite, then don't worry about this.
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Can I connect a SLINGBOX to DirecTV so when I switch channels on my computer I wont change channel on the TV?
Question by Rowland Bailey: Can I connect a SLINGBOX to DirecTV so when I switch channels on my computer I wont change channel on the TV?
I Have a Slingbox Pro HD and a DirecTV HD DVR (HR-23)
The DirecTV box has two coax inputs and I can stream to my computer without connecting the coax cables but then when I change the channel on my computer it changes the channel on people watching the TV downstairs. I was told that since my DirecTV DVR BOX has two coax inputs I could use one of them to connect to my slingbox so i can watch different channels on my computer than what is streaming to the TV. How would I set this up?
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Answer by Stephen M
>I was told that since my DirecTV DVR BOX has two coax inputs I could use one of them to connect to my slingbox so i can watch different channels on my computer than what is streaming to the TV<
Who ever told you this was wrong.
All your Slingbox does is stream the Directv receivers OUTPUT over your network so you can watch it on your computer. You Slingbox does not have a receiver or tuner in it, so it is incapable of seeing ANYTHING on it's own. It can ONLY see the output of whatever Directv box you connect it to. (which in your case, someone else is watching downstairs).
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My SlingBox will not connect. Help?
Question by Balla1: My SlingBox will not connect. Help?
I connected my slingbox perfectly fine without any problems whenever I purchased it about 6 months ago. However, as of the last 3 months anytime that I try to use the slingbox, it says that it cannot connect. I have used this slingbox on 3 different computers without any issues in the past. It is not the internet connection, cable box connection, or router. All of those are powered on and connected. Like I said, it worked perfectly fine for about 3 months, but now it simply will not connect. any idea what I can do? thanks
I am using the slingbox ID and not using the IP address..still won't connect. I unplugged everything and it still won't connect.
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Answer by Julie L
Check the cables. If the cables are fine then I would unplug it and reinstall.
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slingbox problems-can’t connect out side home network any suggestions?
Question by Herman M: slingbox problems-can't connect out side home network any suggestions?
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Answer by Taba
Since you have not told us anything about your network ill have to make some assumptions. Such as I am going to assume you are using a router.
You must put your slingbox in the DMZ of your router so it can be accessed from the internet side of your connection.
The router is designed to stop people from connecting to your network from otside, so in order for you to do this you need to place your slingbox's IP address in the DMZ of the router letting it be seen from the internet side.
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Sling Media Slingbox PRO HD Connect
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