The New Sling Adapter on DISH Network
Watching television on the go just got a whole lot easier
last week for
DISH Network subscribers with a ViP 722 or ViP 722k HD
DuoDVR. With the launch of the Sling Adapter, DISH Network
customers can now access their DVR recordings from anywhere
with an internet connection.
The Sling Adapter improves upon the already impressive
line of HD DVRs already available through DISH Network by
adding a simple to use adapter that allows you to directly
access all of your recorded programming from your laptop,
desktop or mobile device. The Sling Adapter only works with
DISH Network equipment though, so those of you stuck with
another TV service are out of luck.
How the Sling Adapter Works
It may not look like much, but for those looking to add
even more functionality to their DVR, the Sling Adapter is
the way to go. Simply connect the Sling Adapter to your DISH
Network DVR with the provided USB plug and then let the
Sling Adapter do the rest. Once connected, a message will
pop up on your screen confirming that setup is complete, and
you'll be ready to start enjoying your favorite TV wherever
you go!
At this point, accessing your content is easy too. Simply
go to the DISH Remote Access website, or use the app on your
phone and you will see a "Play on Web" button that enables
you to watch all your recorded content anywhere with an
internet connection.
The TV Everywhere Experience
There's a reason why both
Engadget and
Cnet are praising the functionality of the Sling
Adapter. Along with the easy plug-and-play setup, the Sling
Adapter sports an easy to use interfacing making it simple
to navigate and find the programming you want to watch. With
the DISH Remote Access app on your phone you can set and
control your DVR and stream your recorded content all from
one place. Not only that, but the Sling Adapter also bring
you a high-quality picture as well. In fact, you can even
watch your shows in HD with only a 3Mbps connection speed,
giving you great picture quality even at full screen.
All and all the Sling Adapter is a great option for DISH
Network subscribers. With a cost of only 30 dollars it's
hard to imagine a better add-on for any TV service. Of
course, DISH Network is the only TV service to offer the
Sling Adapter, so if you're looking to get your TV
everywhere, DISH Network is the only way to go.