I just traded in my old ViP 622 receiver today for a new Hopper 3 with Sling. I'm a pretty self-sufficient technophile, but this Sling business has me stumped. And I'm not finding any documentation anywhere on how to use the Sling capability of a Hopper; everything on Slingbox.com seems specific to the separate boxes, not the capability built into the Hopper line.
I have a Windows 10 2-in-1 (detachable tablet) with the SlingPlayer app installed, and I also downloaded and installed the SlingPlayer Desktop application, and entered my account information into each. When I start the app, it prompts me to "Choose your Slingbox", but offers no choices in the list. When I start the Desktop application, it seems to recognize my Hopper 3 named "Living Room 1", but asks for a password, and I have no idea what that might be.
Can anyone direct me to a source of information that will tell me how to use this Sling capability? (I already understand technically how it works; I just need to know how to use it.) I'd love a manual (PDF, of course), but would watch an instructional video if I have to. Maybe I have to wait a day for something in my account to catch up? Why isn't there even a "quick start guide" on how to use this Sling stuff? I can't be the only person wanting to use this great feature!
Any direction would be greatly appreciated. Sande
I have a Windows 10 2-in-1 (detachable tablet) with the SlingPlayer app installed, and I also downloaded and installed the SlingPlayer Desktop application, and entered my account information into each. When I start the app, it prompts me to "Choose your Slingbox", but offers no choices in the list. When I start the Desktop application, it seems to recognize my Hopper 3 named "Living Room 1", but asks for a password, and I have no idea what that might be.
Can anyone direct me to a source of information that will tell me how to use this Sling capability? (I already understand technically how it works; I just need to know how to use it.) I'd love a manual (PDF, of course), but would watch an instructional video if I have to. Maybe I have to wait a day for something in my account to catch up? Why isn't there even a "quick start guide" on how to use this Sling stuff? I can't be the only person wanting to use this great feature!
Any direction would be greatly appreciated. Sande