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Install SLING TV
December 12, 2020
Learn how to install the Sling TV app on different devices, including streaming devices, smartphones, tablets, Smart TVs, and computers. how do I install how to install how do I download how to download download sling install sling get sling app get app download on my device get on my device install on device
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Sign Up on Roku
October 13, 2020
Learn how to easily sign up for SLING service on your Roku player or Roku TV using your smartphone or mobile device.
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Sign Up for SLING
October 13, 2020
Sling TV offers a number of different ways to start your service, either through our website, or through your device. Discover how here.
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Install SLING TV
October 13, 2020
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Get Started Guide
October 13, 2020
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Using Alexa Voice Control
October 13, 2020
Check out how to use Alexa Voice Controls with your SLING TV app, including launching SLING, changing channels and controlling video.
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Blackouts & Viewing Restrictions
October 13, 2020
Games, events, and shows may be blacked out for a number of reasons. Check out what to do if you receive a blackout message here.
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Hiding & Showing Duplicate Channels
October 13, 2020
If you subscribe to Sling Orange + Sling Blue, discover the steps needed to hide duplicate versions of channels that show up in both services.
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Using My TV
October 13, 2020
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Using the Guide
October 13, 2020
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Using SLING
Using Parental Controls
October 13, 2020
Learn how to set up parental controls on Sling TV, how to lock programming based on rating, and how to lock purchases. parental locks purchase locks can I lock purchases stop accidental purchase rented by accident
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Using Closed Captions
October 13, 2020
Learn how to turn closed captions on or off while watching Sling TV. Find out how to change settings like font size or color. subtitles subtitle how to i get subtitles turn on subtitles turn on captions turn captions off turn subtitles off
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Available Settings
October 13, 2020
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Using Player Controls & Time Shifting
October 13, 2020
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Using Search
October 13, 2020
Learn how to use the search feature in the Sling TV app to quickly find the shows, movies, and events that you want to see. search how to use search how do I search for a show find a show find a movie
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SLING TV Channel FAQs
September 29, 2020
Discover answers to some of the biggest questions about channels on SLING TV, such as services, extras, features, and more. what channels does sling have what channels do I get on sling what channels can I get on sling what channels are in sling blue what channels are in sling orange channels programming sling orange sling blue
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Request a Channel
September 29, 2020
Check out the channels currently available on Sling TV, and if you don't see the channel you're looking for, request it. channel request do you have does sling have want channel get channels more channels
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SLING & TV Everywhere
September 29, 2020
Discover which apps and devices you can use to access content direct from channels like ESPN, E!, SyFy, and more! TVE TVE app authentication authenticated access TVE access sign in app login
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Watching Local Channels
September 29, 2020
Sports
How to Watch the Super Bowl
January 27, 2021
Learn how to watch Super Bowl LV from Tampa, Florida on February 7, 2021.
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Watching Sports on SLING TV
January 18, 2021
Discover what you'll need to see the top sports on Sling TV, and check out a schedule of the biggest events available each week.
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College Football Bowl Schedule
December 15, 2020
Check here for a schedule of 2020-2021 NCAA Football Bowl Games.
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Watching MLB Baseball
October 06, 2020
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Adding Sports Extra
October 06, 2020
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Sports
Find Your Game On A Regional Sports Network
October 06, 2020
Learn how alternate channels work with Regional Sports Networks on Sling TV, and find out what to do if you can't find your game.
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Using the SLING TV Game Finder
October 06, 2020
Discover Sling TV's Game Finder tool, and how to search for the biggest college and NFL football games by team, city, school, or date.
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Finding Your Game on ESPN3
October 06, 2020
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Watching College Football on SLING TV
October 06, 2020
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Watching College Basketball on SLING
October 06, 2020
Check out the channels and services needed to catch the most college basketball on Sling TV this season!
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Cricket on SLING TV
October 06, 2020
Discover cricket available on Sling TV, including times, channels, and the services you'll need to see the most action.
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Watching NBA Basketball on SLING
October 05, 2020
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Watching NHL Hockey on SLING
October 05, 2020
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Watching Soccer on SLING
October 05, 2020
Discover the biggest soccer matches available from around the world each week on Sling TV, and what you'll need to see them. EPL La Liga Serie A MLS Ligue 1 Premiereship Premier League BPL
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Watching NFL Football
September 23, 2020
Check out how to see the most NFL Football games on SLING TV this season, including channels and services needed and compatible devices.
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Como Instalar a SLING TV
November 12, 2020
Instalar a Sling TV em seus dispositivos compatíveis é fácil! Escolha seu dispositivo abaixo para ler o passo a passo sobre como baixar e instalar o aplicativo Sling TV.
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Como acesso o Globoplay com a minha assinatura da SLING?
October 13, 2020
saiba como configurar o aplicativo globoplay para usar com sua assinatura da sling tv brasil
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Calendário Premiere na Sling TV Brasil
October 13, 2020
Ver a programação da estreia de futebol no SLING TV Brasil
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Using 8-Day Replay on SLING International
September 21, 2020
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Quantos aparelhos podem estar sintonizados à Sling TV ao mesmo tempo?
September 21, 2020
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International Programming
Watching SHAHID
September 21, 2020
Discover Arabic programming from SHAHID, available with your Arabic Mosaic subscription. Learn how to install the app and view content on your device.
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SLING International Explained
September 21, 2020
Learn about Sling International, Sling TV's international services, providing programming from more than 200 channels in over 20 languages.
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Your SLING TV Arabic Subscription
September 21, 2020
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Contact SLING TV in Another Language
September 21, 2020
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DVR Features
January 25, 2021
Learn about the different features available with Sling TV's DVR service, and discover the basics for watching your TV on your time. about dvr does sling have dvr can I record shows can I record movies can I record sports record shows record movies record sports dvr help can I record how many hours cloud dvr 10 hours
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Use & Manage Your DVR
October 12, 2020
Learn how to record your favorite shows on Sling TV, whether you want to record a single episode, new episodes, or an entire series. about dvr does sling have dvr can I record shows can I record movies can I record sports record shows record movies record sports dvr help can I record how many hours cloud dvr 10 hours
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Viewing Scheduled DVR Recordings
October 12, 2020
Discover how to see what you have scheduled to record on Cloud DVR, and how to remove items from the queue. use dvr how to use dvr using dvr watch recording watching recording how to watch shows I dvr
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Trouble Viewing a DVR Recording
October 12, 2020
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LG TV Over-the-Air Channel Integration: How it Works
October 13, 2020
Learn how to set up your 2020 LG TV to receive channels from your digital antenna and get them right in your SLING TV channel guide.
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Receiving a Poor HD Antenna Signal
October 12, 2020
If you're getting poor reception, a low signal, or no signal when watching via an OTA antenna, check out what you can do to potentially resolve the issue here.
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Troubleshoot HD Antenna Audio & Video Issues
October 12, 2020
If you're seeing bad reception or audio/video issues when watching via an OTA antenna, check out what you can do to resolve the issue here.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Antennas
October 12, 2020
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Find the Best Placement for an HD Antenna
October 12, 2020
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Watch On-Demand & Lookback Content
October 13, 2020
Discover how to find content available with on-demand and Lookback, and start watching your favorite shows on your time.
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Pay-Per-View Events on SLING
October 13, 2020
Learn what events are available on Pay-Per-View on Sling TV, as well as how to order and watch Pay-Per-View events. PPV WWE ROH AEW MMA boxing fight
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Renting a Movie
October 13, 2020
Learn how to discover movies available for rent on Sling TV, including new releases or classic favorites.
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Sling Watch Party (Beta)
October 13, 2020
Check out the SLING Watch Party (beta), and get details such as how to watch, how many people can watch, what devices you can use, how to chat with friends and more!
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Getting Started from a Referral
October 13, 2020
If a friend referred you to Sling TV and you'd like to check us out, learn what you need to get started, including how to create your account.
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Refer a Friend
October 13, 2020
Give a friend the gift of live TV by learning to to refer your friends to Sling TV, including through email, social media, and a direct link.
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Find Shipment Tracking Details
October 13, 2020
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Current & Upcoming Free Previews
October 13, 2020
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Promotions, Deals & Extras
The 4 Extras Deal Explained
October 13, 2020
Learn about Sling TV's 4-extras deal, offering 4 add-on services (Kids, Lifestyle, Comedy, and News Extra) for only $10.
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The SLING Free Experience Explained
October 13, 2020
Check out what Sling Free means, and how to find free programming with your Sling subscription
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The Total TV Deal Explained
October 13, 2020
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Redeem a SLING TV Promo Code
October 13, 2020

Technical Issues
Error Messages
Reporting an Issue
Device Questions
DVR Help
International Support
Connectivity & Bandwidth
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HDCP Content Disabled
October 09, 2020
Learn what you can do to resolve an HDCP Content Disabled error on SLING TV.
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Completely Black Screen
October 09, 2020
Learn what you can do to resolve an issue with a completely black screen on SLING TV. black screen why am I seeing a black screen no audio or video no picture or video nothing working
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SLING has Crashed
October 09, 2020
Learn what you can do to resolve an issue with the SLING TV app crashing. sling crashing sling crash sling quit working why did sling crash stopped working why did sling stop working sling not working
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Closed Captions Broken or Incorrect
October 09, 2020
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Missing Channels
October 09, 2020
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Technical Issues
Troubleshooting & Errors
Audio & Video Out of Sync
October 09, 2020
Learn what you can do to resolve audio and video sync issues on SLING TV. video audio out of sync audio video off video audio off out of sync sound doesn't match up sound doesn't match video
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Not Subscribed to any Channels
October 09, 2020
Learn what you can do to resolve issues with not being subscribed to any channels on SLING TV. you are not subscribed to any channels not subscribed no channels not seeing channels not getting channels not getting channels I pay for
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Small Picture on the Screen
October 09, 2020
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Missing Audio
October 09, 2020
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Incorrect Guide
October 09, 2020
Learn what you can do to resolve an incorrect guide on SLING TV. guide is wrong guide should be showing wrong show in guide wrong game in guide guide incorrect guide shows should show
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Freezing or Skipping
October 09, 2020
Learn what you can do to resolve freezing or skipping issues on SLING TV. frozen froze freeze sling is freezing sling is frozen sling has stopped sling is skipping sling keeps skipping screen frozen screen stopped
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Buffering
October 09, 2020
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Error Code 8-12
January 08, 2021
Get help with resolving an 8-12 error on SLING TV here.
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Error Code 8-701 or 8-702
December 31, 2020
Get help with resolving error code 8-701 or 8-702 errors on SLING TV here.
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Error Code 7-600
December 21, 2020
Get help resolving a 7-600 error on SLING TV here.
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Error Code 21-20
October 09, 2020
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Error Code 5-423
October 09, 2020
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Error Messages
Troubleshooting & Errors
Error Code 8-638994
October 09, 2020
Get help resolving a 8-638994 error on SLING TV here.
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Error Code 4-310
October 09, 2020
Get help resolving a 4-310 error on SLING TV here.
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Error Code 2-5 or 2-6
October 09, 2020
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Error Code 17-707
October 09, 2020
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Error Code 6-402
October 09, 2020
Get help resolving a 6-402 error on SLING TV here.
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Error Code 15-2
October 09, 2020
Get help resolving a 15-2 error on SLING TV here.
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Error Code 8-1541
October 09, 2020
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Error Code 10-1
October 09, 2020
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Error Code 11-XXX
October 09, 2020
Get help resolving error codes that begin with "11" on SLING TV here.
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Error Code 1-100
October 09, 2020
Get help resolving a 1-100 error on SLING TV here.
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Error Code 1-2
October 09, 2020
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SLING TV Status Center
October 09, 2020
Check the status of SLING's streaming and web tools here. is sling down why is sling down is sling having an issue why is sling not working sling not working sling issues
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Report a Video On Demand Issue
October 09, 2020
Having trouble watching an On Demand show or recording? Let us know about it here. issue watching recording issue watching dvr content issue watching report issue how can I report an issue how do I report an issue trouble watching on demand watching vod watching on demand
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Known Issues
October 08, 2020
Find our list of known issues here, and if available, workarounds to resolve them. Cloud DVR controls ios 14 can't cancel won't let me cancel unable to cancel why can't I cancel common issues ongoing issues
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Clear Cache & Data
October 08, 2020
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Check Your Speed
October 08, 2020
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Reporting an Issue
Troubleshooting & Errors
Update App
October 08, 2020
Learn how to check for an update of the SLING TV app on your device. check for update check for an update update airtv update amazon update android update apple update ios update lg update roku update samsung update tivo update xbox update windows how to check for an update how do I check for an update I need to update
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Reinstall App
October 08, 2020
Learn the steps needed to uninstall and reinstall the SLING TV app on your device. how do I reinstall how do I uninstall how do I remove uninstall sling reinstall sling remove sling re-add remove reinstall uninstall
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Restart Device
October 08, 2020
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Relaunch App
October 08, 2020
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Why is SLING Down?
October 06, 2020
If you're experiencing a technical issue while watching Sling TV, check out some common troubleshooting steps which should get you back up streaming in no time. common troubleshooting tech help steps ts help technical assistance technical help relaunch app restart device reinstall app update app clear cache check speed
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SLING TV Supported Devices
December 29, 2020
Discover all the different devices you can use to watch Sling TV, including streaming devices, smartphones, tablets, and computers. devices supported devices what devices can I use with sling what devices can I get sling on get sling on what devices platforms linux is sling available on
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Link Your SLING Account with TiVo Stream 4K
October 13, 2020
Learn how to link your SLING TV subscription with the new TiVo Stream 4K device.
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Watch SLING TV on Google Chrome
October 12, 2020
Learn how to stream Sling TV straight from your Google Chrome browser on your PC or MAC desktop or laptop.
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Watch SLING TV on Google Chromecast
October 12, 2020
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Update Roku Account Payment Method & PIN
October 12, 2020
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Device Questions
Activate SLING TV
October 12, 2020
Check out how to activate your device with Sling TV
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Update Amazon Pay Information
October 12, 2020
Learn the steps needed to update your payment information if you used Amazon Pay when creating your account.
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Watch SLING TV on Multiple Devices
October 12, 2020
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Compatible LG TV Models
October 12, 2020
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Set up a Roku Device
October 12, 2020
Discover how to get started with your new Roku device, including setting up and activating your Roku Player and account, and installing Sling TV.
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Compatible Samsung Smart TV Models
October 12, 2020
Discover the different models of Samsung Smart TVs that are compatible with the Sling TV app, including 2016 and 2017 models.
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Watch SLING TV on Portal TV
October 12, 2020
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Watch SLING TV on Microsoft Edge
October 12, 2020
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Previously Viewed Channels on Roku
October 12, 2020
Check out how to find previously-viewed channels on your Roku device, and find out what you can do with the Instant Replay button
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Using Player Controls on an In-Progress DVR Recording
October 21, 2020
Player controls (FFW, RW, Pause) may not show on an in-progress DVR recording. Here's what you can do to find and use player controls for your recordings. dvr help no controls no ffw no rewind why no controls player controls no pause
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Trouble Deleting a DVR Recording
October 09, 2020
Here's what you can do if you have trouble deleting a DVR recording on SLING TV. dvr help cant delete recording remove recording delete recording why cant I delete recording
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Trouble Canceling a DVR Recording
October 09, 2020
Here's what you can do if you're having trouble canceling a current DVR recording. dvr help cant cancel recording cant stop recording dvr recording wont stop recording cant stop
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Incorrect Progress Bar on DVR
October 09, 2020
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DVR Recordings are not Appearing
October 09, 2020
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DVR & Recording Help
Troubleshooting & Errors
Video is Still Recording After a Show has Ended
October 09, 2020
Find out what to do if video is still recording on your Cloud DVR after a show has ended. wont stop recording still recording why is dvr still recording dvr help
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Series Recordings are Showing as Individual Recordings
October 09, 2020
Sometimes, series recordings can show up as individual recordings. Here's what you can do to resolve this. dvr help dvr series recording single recording individual recording cant add series
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The Watch Button is Showing on a Deleted Recording
October 09, 2020
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Trouble Recording a Show
October 09, 2020
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Contact SLING TV in Another Language
October 09, 2020
Learn how to get support from SLING TV in other languages, including Arabic, Hindi, Cantonese and more. international help international support arabic help cantonese help hindi help mandarin help Portuguese help polish help contact in polish contact in Portuguese contact in mandarin contact in hindi contact in cantonese contact in arabic
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Internet Speed Recommendations
October 12, 2020
Learn about bandwidth and how it impacts your Sling TV viewing experience. Find out how to check the amount of bandwidth you're receiving. what bandwidth what internet speed what speed internet speed speed test
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News & Updates
Locast in Your SLING TV Guide: How it Works
January 25, 2021
Learn how to integrate Locast programming from channels like CBS, ABC, The CW and more directly in to your SLING guide on select devices.
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Record Over-The-Air Local Channels on AirTV Player
October 12, 2020
Discover how to record local channels that you receive over the air with your AirTV Player + AirTV adapter when connected to an OTA antenna
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Update the AirTV Player Software
October 12, 2020
For the best viewing experience, make sure your AirTV Player is up-to-date. Learn how to update the device software on the AirTV Player.
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Scan for Local Channels on an AirTV Player
October 12, 2020
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Set Up an AirTV Mini
October 12, 2020
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AirTV Help
Set up an AirTV, AirTV 2 or AirTV Anywhere
October 12, 2020
Learn how to set up the AirTV and scan for channels to integrate OTA local channels in to your Sling TV guide
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Error Code 16-4
October 12, 2020
Learn how to resolve a 16-4 error on your AirTV device.
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Error Code 16-378
October 12, 2020
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Error Code 16-17
October 12, 2020
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Error Code 16-33
October 12, 2020
Learn how to resolve a 16-33 error on your AirTV device.
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Error Code 16-31
October 12, 2020
Learn how to resolve a 16-31 error on your AirTV device.
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Error Code 16-16
October 12, 2020
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Error Code 16-66
October 12, 2020
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Error Code 16-537
October 12, 2020
Learn how to resolve a 16-537 error on your AirTV device.
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Error Code 16-3
October 12, 2020
Learn how to resolve a 16-3 error on your AirTV device.
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Error Code 16-456
October 12, 2020

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