Slingplayer for Tablets

I hate the way this app kills your battery if you leave it in the background. What the hell is it doing if I'm not using it? Now the Chromecast icon doesn't show up anymore. The company must going out of business

This app won't work on either of my tablets anymore... I had to load the phone app onto my tablets to use my sling. A Toshiba excite on v4.2 and Samsung TabS on 5.02. I wonder if Sling is trying to force the paid no commercial people over to the free version that forces commercials... Update... After a spat, Sling fixed it... but now, the paid version will not cast to the TV.. however, you can configure cast to cast your entire screen, then fire up slingplayer and cast that way.

This issue is very well known, they've made a ton of money by selling an addon application that doesn't function as advertised in addition to the annoying as hell advertisements on the desktop version. They milk their customers but don't support them. Fix it. It's been an issue since it came out. READ YOUR REVIEWS AND YOUR FORUMS!

This app, in concert with my Slingbox M2, is supposed to work natively with Google Home (Chromecast). Sling claims Chromecast is supported from Android. However, the cast icon does not appear in the app. Ever. And the Slingplayer app is not listed as a supported app within Google Home. There are workarounds that involve launching other casting apps then "hijacking" the cast with the Slingplayer app (google it), but this is several extra steps and unreliable. Judging by forum posts, this has been a known issue for months, yet they continue to insist the app natively supports Chromecast and refuse to acknowledge any issue. I would easily bump this to a 4 or 5 if they bothered to fix, or at least admit, the problem. But it's bordering on fraudulent at thus point.

I took the paid app so I could use Chromecast. It never works. Why is the only app advertised as Chromecast capable which doesn't work? For God's sake. Fix it!

For a very long time now any use of remote control during HD stream or swiping up/down to change channel causes application lock up. Eventually Android says application has stopped responding and I can force it to close. To use remote requires me to switch stream to SQ (standard quality). When done using remote I can switch back to HD mode. Other reviews for my device have reported same problem dating back to Sept. 2015. Sent crash reports long ago and problem persists. Would give 5 stars if not for this huge ongoing issue which makes app a hassle to use. Device is Lenovo Tab A10-70F tablet with Android 5.0.1.

For some random reason after 3.52, they moved the remote control overlay to the left, completely covering my DVR listings. "Of course they let you move it," you're thinking. BUT NO! Consumer-hostile company. They invent devious ways to extract money from customers without adding value, sometimes even removing features. They insist that you buy a new model Slingbox to use Chromecast feature. They added advertising to desktop and web players. This product niche needs competition!

I'm charged money and it won't play a thing. There is no help within the app. This is a fail. Lacking quick support, I will cancel this and demand a refund.

Good idea and works fine on laptop and tablet. Would not stream to Chromecast without major problems. Had to switch to Netflix instead of our favorite DVR shows when the family wanted to watch on the TV when we were away from home. Kind of defeats it's purpose. Bummer. Will not be paying to download to any more devices until the Chromecast Issues are fixed. ..................... Update: 09/14/16. As many others have said recently, has gone from ok to very bad. After software updates I had problems connecting and then once connected the remote does not work right, it is stuck on the left side blocking the channel numbers in the guide and cannot be moved like before, it will not go to the HD channels in the guide etc. If they listened to users they would either patch or rollback the update. Purchase at your own risk, if I could rollback time, I would not purchase!

Chromecast icon does not appear in either the free or paid app for Android tablet. Tried on both gen 1 and 2 Chromecast. Tried all of Support's suggestions to no avail.

I'm on my 3rd sling box (M1), because they keep breaking. In addition, Android V6 has been out for a long time now, and they still haven't gotten casting to work with it. With a bunch of finagling, I can get it to work with 4.4, but NEVER with 6. For all the money I've given them for boxes AND apps, wouldn't you think they'd make it work "as advertised"? Lousy company! I actually had To tell one of their techs how to get it to work on 4.4, because they didn't even know how to do it!!!

UPDATED: TIP FOR FIXING CHROMECAST ISSUES added to my review. Controlling my Bell Fibe PVR is very cumbersome using this app. The graphic representation of the the actual remote is very cumbersome to use, a simpler UI with large icons for the most used functions would be better. The Slingplayer apps STILL have problems recognizing and connecting to Chromecast. Despite many the complaints here from customers, Sling has not upgraded or fix the problems with this app since it was first released Update: i discovered a fix for the Chromecast issues: If the Chromecast icon does not appear in the Slingplayer app, with the app open, go into your device's Android settings (swipe down from the very top of the screen) and turn WiFi off then back on. The Chromecast icon should appear.

Works fine on my Galaxy E tablet, but the option to use Chrome cast is missing. Has chrome cast support been disabled?

Used to be great app and hardware. Now, just ad driven and little support.

Does NOT work correctly!

Please fix. The casting icon isn't even appearing, making this app useless and unenjoyable for me! Please fix!

Now the Desktop version throws constant flashing ads. The Android app doesn't, but it's not worth the expense of the hardware at home and then having to buy the app

in Laos with SIM-card connection have to reconnect many times. A lower transfer rate or better compression (like youtube works fine ) may be could help

The apps work great on my tablets and phones! I wish they made an app like this for my Windows 7 computers. None of my computers will work with Slingbox but apps work great!!

I travel a lot and like to keep up with my local teams on TV. With SlingPlayer I can be anywhere and watch my home TV and even record shows I can't watch. I love this app!

I attempted to connect via mobile hotspot on my phone but the app could not detect my Roku and there was no option for manual connect. When I do connect I get sound with no audio. The remote covers the left side of the screen which makes it hard to navigate the menu, DVR list, etc. Please message the remote mobile. Can you make the Directv playlist available through a list just like the guide? I am unable to select a channel via the slingbox guide. I have to enter the channel number. Please fix

Locks up when changing channels in HD mode.

Awesome!!! It's like bring your TV wherever you go with no monthly charge!! I've had it 6 years and never looked back.

Too many problems with Slingbox to list them all.

Doesn't work well with Chromecast

Always have problems getting the app to recognize my chromecast

No Chromecast support and they aren't even trying to bring it back

Can't use with chromecast

To save bandwitch. In high quality it's 4096.

Works fine for me. Even has my remote so I'm happy.

I am a bigger Sharks fan than a Warriors, yet I love both teams! Watching the Sharks on the big screen and the Warriors on my Note Pro using the Slingbox app is fantastic! This app for my tablet has been great when I am on the road too, I have not been disppointed with this app. Comcast will not let me stream "everything" to my tablet, so I just Slingbox it!

Not once have I intentionally swiped up or down to change the channel. It's a dumb feature and I hope a future version lets people turn that off.

Doesn't see my Slingplayer app running on my TCL 4K Roku TV and yes on same network, etc have older TCL Roku TV and works fine. Please fix Slingbox!!

It's been a lifesaver when your sitting with sick ones in the hospital

Slow to connect. Choppy when using Bluetooth on LAN.

The remote covers the left side of the screen which makes it hard to navigate the menu, DVR list, etc. Please add an option to move it to the right side of the screen.

Great app. Lets me watch in market baseball games on my tablet.

Would not connect to my Dish Hopper with Sling. No support for troubleshooting connection problems. Could not use.

I have been using my slingback to a very long time and I just love it

Most important app on my nexus tablet and always runs perfectly.