Go To Latest Video ReviewsSlingPlayer for iPhone and iPod touch Arrives
| Author | Hugo Jobling |
| Published | 14th May 2009 |
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TrustedReviews NewslettersSling Media has finally come good on promises of an iPhone and iPod touch version of its SlingPlayer client. It's not quite as complete as we might have hoped for, but it's better than nothing.
SlingPlayer Mobile will stream from either a SlingBox Solo or a SlingBox Pro over Wi-Fi only. It's a bit annoying that streaming over the 'net isn't possible as there's no obvious reason why that should be the case. Likewise, owners of an older SlingBox will probably be a little peeved at having to upgrade should they want to use the app - although there are other advantages to the newer devices that might make the trade-up worthwhile.
Nonetheless, if you do have a SlingBox Solo or Pro and an iPod touch or an iPhone and do want to watch TV away from your TV and want to do that in areas with Wi-Fi access available to you then you're all set. SlingPlayer Mobile for the iPhone and iPod touch will set you back £17.99 on the App Store should you be tempted.
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Tony Walker said on 15th May 2009
ffrankmccaffery said on 15th May 2009
Tv, licence fee, sling player box, iphone and now the cost of this app. Whoever goes through this route must really love television.
Stewart said on 16th May 2009
Limited support for older devices. Support only for WiFi - yes, very brutal charging £17.99 for the app. They should be following the lead of companies like Sonos and providi... more
Ohmz said on 16th May 2009
My understanding is that the Windows Mobile and BlackBerry apps work over 3g. So they're charging 30 dollars for the same app but it only works on wi-fi? It should be free!
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Can you get quote from O2 as to whether they will allow streaming over 3G. Would like to buy both a Slingbox and this app - but need the 3G streaming.