Some of the advertisements you see on Sling TV are based on your viewing behavior on Sling and tailored to your interests. These types of advertisements are commonly referred to as interest-based or targeted advertising.
If you no longer wish to see these types of ads, you can opt out of the targeted advertising shown to you by Sling either through your device, on the web, or through the Sling app. On select devices, you can also reset tailored advertising by resetting the advertising identifier.
It’s important to note that opting out of targeted advertising does not mean that you will no longer see commercials and advertisements on Sling. Opting out means that Sling will no longer show you targeted advertisements, but you will still see advertisements when watching Sling TV.
How to Opt Out
Opt Out On Your Device
If your device was not listed in the section above, you can opt out of targeted advertising through the settings on your device. Bear in mind, if you want to opt out, you’ll need to do so on every device you use to watch Sling TV.
Steps may vary depending on your device, but if available, the ability to opt out will be available in your device’s privacy settings.
We’ve listed the steps to opt out of targeted advertising on a few Sling -compatible devices below. If not listed, your device’s instructions or support materials may have similar steps available.
Amazon Fire TV:
Open Settings
Find and select Preferences
Scroll down and select Privacy Settings
Select Internet-based Ads, and make sure the option is turned to OFF
Android Mobile:
Open Google Settings
Scroll down and select Ads
Tap to check the box next to Opt-out of interest-based ads
Android TV:
Open Settings > Google Settings
Select Ads
Select Opt out of interest-based ads
Apple iPhone:
From the iPhone home screen, find and select Settings
Scroll down and choose Privacy > Advertising
Slide the toggle for Limit Ad Tracking to ON
Apple TV:
From the Apple TV home screen, find and select Settings
Choose General, then scroll down and select Privacy
Find Limit Ad Tracking, and change the selection to ON
Roku:
From the Roku home screen, scroll down to Settings
Scroll down and select Privacy
Next, select Advertising
Highlight Limit ad tracking and press OK
Opt Out In The Sling TV App
The ability to opt out of targeted advertising within the Sling TV app is available on the following devices:
Samsung Smart TV
LG TV
XBOX One
Comcast
Chromecast*
*For Chromecast, use the Sling app on the device you’re casting from to opt out. You’ll still need to opt out individually on the device you’re casting from.
Note: You’ll need to repeat these steps on each device where you watch Sling TV.
To opt out of targeted advertising in the Sling app:
Scroll over to Settings
Scroll down to Privacy
Set Limit Ad Tracking to Active
Opt Out On The Web
If you watch Sling TV from your browser, learn more about targeted advertising and opt out by visiting the Nielsen Company website, or opt out by clicking here >
Reset Your Advertising
On select devices, you can reset the collected viewership data, essentially wiping the slate clean regarding your viewing preferences. Find steps for resetting your advertising ID on select devices below. If not listed, your device instructions may have additional steps you can take.
Amazon Fire TV
Open Settings
Find and select Preferences
Scroll down and select Privacy Settings
Select Your Advertising ID > Reset your advertising ID
Android Mobile:
Open Google Settings
Scroll down and select Ads
Select Reset advertising ID
Android TV
Open Settings > Google Settings
Select Ads
Select Reset advertising ID
Apple iPhone:
From the iPhone home screen, find and select Settings
Scroll down and choose Privacy > Advertising
Select Reset Advertising Identifier
Apple TV
From the Apple TV home screen, find and select Settings
Choose General, then scroll down and select Privacy
Find and select Reset Advertising Identifier
Roku:
From the Roku home screen, scroll down to Settings
Scroll down and select Privacy
Next, select Advertising
Choose the Reset advertising tracker option
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