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As a citizen of the United States, I hereby apologize for the words of that other American, who apparently believes every Dish customer only wants to watch channels that originate within United States territory.

I can tell by the replies some just don't understand or realize what a Slingbox is or does, what the app does, or that you can do it for zip, zero, nada on a computer, and that Dish has done a great job integrating their remote into it......... But it's easier to be negative.

Tampa8 said:

I can tell by the replies some just don't understand or realize what a Slingbox is or does, what the app does, or that you can do it for zip, zero, nada on a computer, and that Dish has done a great job integrating their remote into it......... But it's easier to be negative.

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Please enlighten us. I have the Sling Adapter. None of my PCs will play back the video. Chat tech support just keeps saying "Clear your cache." Neither of my Android devices will play back the video using the Dish app.

Mojo Jojo said:

Platinum HD is gone; now, it is called Blockbuster @ Home. FMI: DISH and Blockbuster Video Online | DISH Entertainment

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Thanks. Either way, it isn't free for me. $10 a month. But, I can see how it would be considered free for those that had the Platinum pack prior to the acquisition of Blockbuster.

Mojo Jojo said:

I am not sure why the logo of AXS is shown instead of the logo of HDNet Movies.

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Didn't Mark Cuban change his networks? They are no longer called "HDNet".

Iceberg said:

it is now Blockbuster@Home

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Got it. Thanks.

ChetK said:

Please enlighten us. I have the Sling Adapter..

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You reinforced my statement, I don't mean that in a rude way. You have a Sling Adapter, not a Slingbox. Dishonline and use of the Adapter is horrid, and it is ridiculous.. Lets make that clear. But Dish offers a system that does rings around anything the Adapter can do with use of the Slingbox. There are two models the least expensive around $130 and the other arout $240, but both can be had for less used or refurbished and there is an intermediate one that they no longer make but is available that is close to the top end one, with no digital tuner. The computer "App" is free and works flawlessly. Anything you can do at home with a Dish receiver you can do remotely. Not to mention it can support security cameras, or radio receivers, most any device with video or audio. There is an actual Digital Dish remote just like the one you would have.
The higher end one has an additional OTA tuner, and the computer APP can pause live TV. There is much more including a channel guide. It does not disable any tuner, but whatever the slingbox is watching from the Dish receiver you have to be watching at home if you are there also, on that one tuner. Other tuners are not affected.If you use the built in Tuner it has no affect on the Dish receiver. I have a dedicated older desktop connected to my 55" TV in Ct. where I can watch Florida local channels, via OTA directly from the Slingbox,(Or I could use the Dish receiver) or check my security cameras, etc....

The APP for smartphones etc... costs $30. I don't care what a few say it is worth every penny. I use it all the time to watch parts of games when I am not home, check my security cameras, set timers, etc etc...... You get what you pay for.
I would never go the adapter route, at least alone even for free. It's a scaled down version of the Slingbox system. By the way, it uses your own router without going to the internet if you watch a TV from your house while you are in your house. Often when I am on the back deck for awhile I take my laptop and watch something.

Tampa8 said:

I would never go the adapter route, at least alone even for free.

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But you're missing the point, which is that something is broken. Like so much of Dish's other software. And there's no excuse for it. Dish shouldn't be sending out broken code to paying customers, and if they accidentally and occasionally do, they should fix it. But half the time, they don't even do that.

Jim S. said:

But you're missing the point, which is that something is broken. Like so much of Dish's other software. And there's no excuse for it. Dish shouldn't be sending out broken code to paying customers, and if they accidentally and occasionally do, they should fix it. But half the time, they don't even do that.

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I think you (not just you) are not reading my post.

Tampa8 said:

Dishonline and use of the Adapter is horrid, and it is ridiculous. Lets make that clear.

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1. Even if it did work correctly it's a fraction as good as the Slingbox system.
2. You can wallow and be mad, write posts, OR you can just decide you really want those features and do something you have control over and ride off into the sunset happy, or happier, or as happy as some can be.

No kidding they should fix it. They have not and I don't see anything that says they will. So you can go to another carrier whose online works better (probably any other) or stay with Dish who you may feel otherwise is providing what you want overall, and hope they eventually fix it, or take other action, namely get a Slingbox and move on.

Tampa8 said:

1. Even if it did work correctly it's a fraction as good as the Slingbox system.

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If it worked correctly, most people simply wouldn't need the functionality of a full Slingbox. That is especially true at $30 for an HD SA vs $240 for an HD SB.

Tampa8 said:

2. You can wallow and be mad, write posts, OR you can just decide you really want those features and do something you have control over and ride off into the sunset happy, or happier, or as happy as some can be.

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Or, they can be happy with 90%, happy enough to stay, and voice their displeasure with the remaining 10%

Tampa8 said:

No kidding they should fix it. They have not and I don't see anything that says they will. So you can go to another carrier whose online works better (probably any other) or stay with Dish who you may feel otherwise is providing what you want overall, and hope they eventually fix it, or take other action, namely get a Slingbox and move on.

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That's right. He should buck up just spend the $240. Jeez, what a wuss!

Expecting things to work is for sissies! And, complaining about things that don't work takes away from precious time and energy complaining about people who complain about things that don't work, which is obviously a better use of one's time.

One of the biggest complaints that I see most have is sports. I do get a little annoyed by their attitude toward sports. However, we've known their take on sports for some time now. So I can't feel bad for people who get angry about it. By now you should know what you are in for.

Pepper said:

As a citizen of the United States, I hereby apologize for the words of that other American, who apparently believes every Dish customer only wants to watch channels that originate within United States territory.

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Lol. Hysterical.

In my opinion I thought the posting was pretty good, but just 90% It reminds me of the auto industry. Everything works great when you buy your new car, but then the first
recall puts the manufacturer in the 90% ratio.

Pepper said:

As a citizen of the United States, I hereby apologize for the words of that other American, who apparently believes every Dish customer only wants to watch channels that originate within United States territory.

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Heck, many of the so-called "international" channels originate within the United States, with programs produced in the United States, specifically FOR newly-minted and second generation Americans.