HOW YOU GET IT AND WATCH IT.
Get the Sling® Adapter and you're ready to watch your TV from anywhere. It's the easiest way to watch your live or recorded shows on the go. Order Now
To watch TV with DISH Remote Access, either a broadband connected ViP® 922 SlingLoaded™ DVR or the Hopper, ViP® 722, or 722k HD DVR receiver with the Sling Adapter accessory is needed.
The Sling Adapter is the perfect companion to, and the easiest way to get, TV Everywhere with your ViP 722, ViP 722k HD DVR or the Hopper Whole-Home HD DVR. Just plug the small Sling Adapter into a ViP 722, ViP 722k or the Hopper that's connected to broadband Internet service and you're on your way to watching TV Everywhere.
HOW THE SLING ADAPTER WORKS.
Connect your Hopper, ViP® 722 or 722k HD DuoDVR® to high-speed Internet service, and connect your Sling Adapter to your compatible DVR with a single USB cable. Download our FREE DISH Remote Access app to your mobile device or go to dishonline.com from your computer. Start watching TV over an Internet connection at your convenience.
Find out more about how the Sling Adapter works.
DISH REMOTE ACCESS.
Take your favorite shows and movies with you -- there's no longer any reason to get behind on the entertainment you love. Our DISH Remote Access app for smartphones and tablets lets you take your Live TV and DVR content with you wherever you go.
With a wireless connection, our app lets you:
- Watch all your live TV channels
- Watch select On Demand content**
- Watch all your DVR recordings
- Schedule and manage your DVR recordings
- Search the program guide
- Control your receiver
Requires a Sling-enabled device and WiFi or 3G/4G Connection
**Available on iPad
Award Winning.
Here's what the experts say about the Sling Adapter:
We've loved Sling Media products since, well, forever, and the Sling Adapter could be the best one yet. The quality is awesome, the DISH Remote Access Interface is enjoyable and accessible just about everywhere, it's useful for much more than just watching TV, and the setup couldn't be simpler.
Engadget
How does the streaming really look? That's a great question! It looks really good. I gave this application a gauntlet of tests. I can honestly say it performed better than I could have hoped for.
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DISH ONLINE
TV Online. Movies Online. DISH Online. Enjoy all your favorite TV Shows and movies right on your computer - wherever you are.
On Demand Content
Watch over 20,000 TV shows and movies online from networks like FX, Bravo, and NBC. Plus, as a DISH subscriber, you can watch even more exclusive content from networks you already subscribe to including HBO, STARZ®, ENCORE®, TNT, A&E, and many more. LEARN MORE
Watch Live TV Anywhere
Watch all your live channels and everything on your DVR - anytime, anywhere*. Enjoy your local news, cheer on the home team, and watch your must-see TV shows no matter where you are. *Requires a Sling-enabled device and Broadband Internet
Simple Search
Want to see all the TV shows and movies featuring your favorite star? Easily search across online On Demand content, movies to rent, and the program guide – all at once. Search by actor, genre, title or keyword.
Schedule Recording and Manage your DVR
Schedule recordings of your favorite TV shows and series while you are away from home. Plus, easily manage priorities, delete recordings, and resolve conflicts from your computer keyboard.* *Requires Broadband Internet
Rent Movies
From the hottest new releases to classic family favorites, DISH Online has thousands of movies to choose from. Rent online and have the movie waiting to view on your DVR when you get home. LEARN MORE
Blockbuster @Home
Watch thousands of Blockbuster @Home movies and TV shows available for instant streaming at dishonline.com*. LEARN MORE
*Requires subscription to Blockbuster @Home and Broadband Internet
Simple Installation
WHAT YOU NEED TO USE TV EVERYWHERE™ TECHNOLOGY.
High-speed Internet connection, the faster, the better
(Check your download and upload speed at www.speedtest.net or similar sites)
- Cable/DSL/Fiber Optic connection
- High speed download (at least 1.5 Mbps bandwidth; WAN or LAN)
- At least 150 Kbps upload bandwidth to power DISH Remote Access Mobile App
- At least 600 Kbps upload bandwidth (more is better) for DISH Online Computer Browser.
- LAN bandwidth of at least 3.0 Mbps
Recommended Routers
- Linksys WRT400N Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless-N Router
- D-Link DGL-4500 Xtreme N Gaming Router
- D-Link EBR-2310 Ethernet Broadband Router
- D-Link EBR-2310 Ethernet Broadband Router
If you are unsure of whether your computer or modem meets the minimum system requirements for the Sling Adapter’s remote viewing capabilities, please contact your computer’s manufacturer for support.
Hardware and Software Requirements for DISH Online
Minimum COMPUTER Requirements
- Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 with latest updates
- Pentium 4 class processor or equivalent with 256 MB of RAM
- Internet Explorer 8.0 or above
- Firefox 8 or above
- Chrome
Minimum Mac Requirements
- Mac OS 10.5.7 (Leopard) or later
- Intel-based Mac with 2 GB of RAM
- Safari 5.0 or above
- Firefox 8 or above
- Chrome
If you are unsure of your connection’s ability to handle the remote viewing capabilities, please run our Connectivity Test Tool.
