Slingplayer for Phones is made and published by Sling Media L.L.C. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Sling Media L.L.C. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Sling Media L.L.C. and are shown as published on Google Play.
AppBrain's verdict
Removed- Install estimate
- 220 thousand
- Rating on Google Play
- 3.60
- 15,119 ratings
- Last updated
- May 17, 2016
Slingplayer for Phones is no longer on Google Play. It was there for 9 years, until October 2019. It had 220 thousand installs. Users were divided: 3.6 stars from 15,119 ratings.
Installs
Tracked by AppBrain- Play install range
- 100+ thousand
- Launched
- June 2010
Competitors
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Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Version
- 2.13.1
- Launched
- June 2010
User feedback
Ratings and reviews on Google PlayGoogle Play Rating history and histogram
The year before it was removed from Google Play, up to October 2019
Comments on Slingplayer for Phones for Android
★★★★★
UPDATE - No longer working correctly. Picture freezes all the time after using any control while audio continues to work. Happening on Note 8. ---------------------------- What a great APP. Works 10 times better on the Android system than it did on my Windows phone. Can watch the last inings of games, or whatever......Check my cameras at the house. I would be lost without the slingplayer.
★★★★★
I've had slingplayer for many years and it's been great. however, I understand they don't make the boxes anymore and I found the newer- albeit very old- software would not work on newer devices. I had to hunt the old version up for win10 then it worked fine. DirecTV does NOT show many channel you have, local ones in particular and try as I can, I can not get DirecTV to work on windows 10 at all. sling works on everything I subscribe to and see on my DirecTV account. it's perfect for me.
★★☆☆☆
They're trying to force us into the ad version. This is no longer updated, even though I paid $15 for it. It no longer works, video freezes on the first frame. But, lo and behold, the new app that has commercials works perfectly. Pretty crappy customer care, Sling. Leaving your paid customers behind is shady.
★★☆☆☆
This app either fails to connect to my Chromecast (YouTube and Plex have no problems casting to the same Chromecast) or appears to connect for a few seconds before failing, prompting the Chromecast to return to its homescreen. 9/24/2019 - no longer able to cast to Chromecast targets at all and the Roku channel was removed as well. What is Sling Media doing!?!
★★☆☆☆
broken since upgrading Android OS on note 8. the program doesn't change channel and video freezes to a picture.
★★☆☆☆
App freezes everytime you change a channel or watch another show. Slingbox works everywhere else (iPad) but this app went downhill (was always sketchy anyway)
Technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Ads
- Contains ads
- Price
- $14.99
- Libraries
- 6
- App size
- 24.2 MB
- Needs Android
- 4.0+
- Content rating
- Everyone
Technologies used by Slingplayer for Phones
16 permissions
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6 libraries
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About the app and developer
About Slingplayer for Phones
Slingplayer for Phones was an entertainment app developed by Sling Media L.L.C. It was removed from Google Play Oct 29, 2019.
Install Statistics
Slingplayer for Phones had been installed 220 thousand times before it became unavailable.
User Ratings
Slingplayer for Phones was rated 3.60 out of 5 stars, based on 15 thousand ratings.
App Information
Slingplayer for Phones cost $14.99. The app size was 24.23 MB. The last available version was 2.13.1. The last update was on May 17, 2016.
Technical Requirements
Slingplayer for Phones required Android 4.0+ or higher. The app had a content rating of Everyone. The app had been available on Google Play since June 2010.
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“Turn your Android phone into a TV!”
Description by Sling Media L.L.C. Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
Get the most out of your Sling devices and turn your Android phone into a TV with Slingplayer for Phones. With a Sling device at home and Slingplayer on your Android phone, enjoy live or recorded TV over 3G, 4G, or WiFi. Take control of your TV and DVR from your mobile device. Flip through channels with the virtual remote control. Pause, fast-forward, rewind, and even schedule DVR recordings.
• Watch and control your live and recorded TV shows anywhere, anytime – in up to Full HD.
• No blocked shows or games in any location. Watch your favorite shows and sports on all the channels you subscribe to, even when you’re overseas.
• Never miss a final episode or live event. View them when you want, where you want, and become the spoiler in your social group.
• Play and schedule DVR recordings.
• Watch on a second TV anywhere via Roku® (requires Android 2.3+) and Chromecast (requires Android 4.0+)
• Enjoy full hand-off – multi-task while watching with your Roku or Chromecast, even take phone calls.
• No monthly fees.
COMPATIBLE DEVICES*:
- Android phone (Android 2.2+)
*Some features only available for latest version of Android.
COMPATIBLE SLING DEVICES*:
- Slingbox M1
- Slingbox 500
- Slingbox 350
- Slingbox PRO-HD
- Slingbox SOLO
* Slingplayer for Android Phones may work on certain Sling devices prior to SOLO and PRO-HD, in certain configurations. Technical support is not available for such usage. For more details, please refer to the Sling compatibility guide at http://support.sling.com/KB/KB-2000121 If you own a prior-generation Sling, you may be eligible to receive an upgrade discount on a supported model. Please visit http://www.sling.com/upgrade for details.
If you are a DISH Network customer, the following devices are NOT compatible with the Slingplayer app. Please download the free DISH Anywhere app.
- Hopper with Sling receiver
- Hopper receiver
- VIP 922 receiver
- Sling Adapter
Watch and/or control video sources such as:
- Cable set-top box and DVR
- Satellite set-top box and DVR
- Telco / IPTV set-top box and DVR
- Basic cable
- Digital Over-the-Air broadcasts (Slingbox PRO-HD only)
- Tivo
- Home security cameras
- Blu-ray/DVD players
To learn more about Sling, please visit http://www.sling.com
Note: While the Slingplayer app is available for download in all countries, Sling hardware is required, and is only available for purchase from authorized resellers in the following countries: United States, Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Columbia, Denmark, El Salvador, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, San Marino, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, Turkey, United Kingdom, Vatican City. Hardware warranty and technical support is only provided in the country where the Slingbox purchase is made, and only if the purchase was from an authorized reseller. For more information, please refer to your locale's Sling Warranty.
• Watch and control your live and recorded TV shows anywhere, anytime – in up to Full HD.
• No blocked shows or games in any location. Watch your favorite shows and sports on all the channels you subscribe to, even when you’re overseas.
• Never miss a final episode or live event. View them when you want, where you want, and become the spoiler in your social group.
• Play and schedule DVR recordings.
• Watch on a second TV anywhere via Roku® (requires Android 2.3+) and Chromecast (requires Android 4.0+)
• Enjoy full hand-off – multi-task while watching with your Roku or Chromecast, even take phone calls.
• No monthly fees.
COMPATIBLE DEVICES*:
- Android phone (Android 2.2+)
*Some features only available for latest version of Android.
COMPATIBLE SLING DEVICES*:
- Slingbox M1
- Slingbox 500
- Slingbox 350
- Slingbox PRO-HD
- Slingbox SOLO
* Slingplayer for Android Phones may work on certain Sling devices prior to SOLO and PRO-HD, in certain configurations. Technical support is not available for such usage. For more details, please refer to the Sling compatibility guide at http://support.sling.com/KB/KB-2000121 If you own a prior-generation Sling, you may be eligible to receive an upgrade discount on a supported model. Please visit http://www.sling.com/upgrade for details.
If you are a DISH Network customer, the following devices are NOT compatible with the Slingplayer app. Please download the free DISH Anywhere app.
- Hopper with Sling receiver
- Hopper receiver
- VIP 922 receiver
- Sling Adapter
Watch and/or control video sources such as:
- Cable set-top box and DVR
- Satellite set-top box and DVR
- Telco / IPTV set-top box and DVR
- Basic cable
- Digital Over-the-Air broadcasts (Slingbox PRO-HD only)
- Tivo
- Home security cameras
- Blu-ray/DVD players
To learn more about Sling, please visit http://www.sling.com
Note: While the Slingplayer app is available for download in all countries, Sling hardware is required, and is only available for purchase from authorized resellers in the following countries: United States, Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Columbia, Denmark, El Salvador, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, San Marino, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, Turkey, United Kingdom, Vatican City. Hardware warranty and technical support is only provided in the country where the Slingbox purchase is made, and only if the purchase was from an authorized reseller. For more information, please refer to your locale's Sling Warranty.