Slingboxes keep "forgetting" remote controls

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I have 2 of the Slingbox SB260-100 units. I added the 2nd unit yesterday and configured it. Now whenever I log in remotely from a browser it "forgets" the remote control I selected and says "Your input is not configured to use a remote control. Do you want to configure one?" So I configure them again, but next time I log in it forgets them. Anybody else ever have this issue with their Slingboxes?

 

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Slingboxes? How is that cordcutting?

 

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spencer7779 said:

Slingboxes? How is that cordcutting?

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Do you have a better suggestion on where to post the question? And as a matter of fact, I am nearly all FTA for my TV, so I am mostly a cord cutter.

 

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Are you a Dish customer?

 

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Are you a Dish customer?

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I have the Welcome Pack with Dish for locals. Why does that matter? Slingboxes are not something you pay for service on.

 

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Ok some actual questions.....

I take it this did not happen before adding the Slingbox (?)
Are you only using the browser method or also using the older computer program?

The only time I had that problem with those slingboxes (I still have one of that pro model) was when I used both methods.

As a suggestion, if it happened since adding the second, try re-adding it - and/or re add the original one if both are being affected.

 

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I have slingbox 350's connected to my Tivo mini's and I haven't experienced that.

 

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Slingboxes? How is that cordcutting?

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?? With a Tivo, with a Roku, etc etc

 

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I take it this did not happen before adding the Slingbox (?)

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That's correct. The problem surfaced after adding the 2nd box

I'm streaming using the browser method

 

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That's correct. The problem surfaced after adding the 2nd box

I'm streaming using the browser method

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Both units or the newer one?

If you very recently added it maybe let go for another couple of days see if it stops? (like a Hopper install...)

 

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?? With a Tivo, with a Roku, etc etc

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So the OP is not subscribed to cable/Satellite?

 

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So the OP is not subscribed to cable/Satellite?

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Maybe you don't know what a Slingbox is?

Slingbox.com

 

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Both units or the newer one?

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Both. To be honest, I'm not sure how to configure them for direct connection. Hopefully it won't ever come down to that, but that's why I bought these particular models, just in case

 

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Tampa8 said:

Maybe you don't know what a Slingbox is?

Slingbox.com

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I have one. So you can use it without a cable/ Satellite subscription?

 

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Both. To be honest, I'm not sure how to configure them for direct connection. Hopefully it won't ever come down to that, but that's why I bought these particular models, just in case

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And why I kept my Pro model.

Slingbox.com - Support Downloads
Slingplayer 2.0 works for the direct method.

 

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I have one. So you can use it without a cable/ Satellite subscription?

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If you have an actual Slingbox, not a DISH Sling for their receivers yes that's the whole idea works with most any device that receives programming, streams etc. One older model works with nothing but an OTA antenna.

 

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Which one works with a Hdhomerun connect?

 

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yes that's the whole idea works with most any device that receives programming, streams etc

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Exactly. I have one connected to my FTA Ku receiver and one connected to my Wally (since it doesn't do Dish Anywhere).

 

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Which one works with a Hdhomerun connect?

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You need a device with video outputs for it to work with Slingbox. The HD Homerun is a network-attached device. As Tampa8 mentioned, some Slingboxes have RF input(s) for OTA antennas, so you could split your antenna feed- one to the HD Homerun device and one to the Slingplayer.