Update App
Choose your device from the list below to view step-by-step instructions on how to update the Sling TV app.
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NOTE: If your device is marked with an asterisk (*) or not listed above, individual steps might be found on the manufacturer's website.
AirTV Mini/AirTV Player
- Exit the Sling TV app, then launch the Google Play Store
- Next, open My Apps then locate the Sling TV app
- If an update is available, an update button will be available on the Sling TV app page
- Click Update to begin the update process
Amazon Fire TV & Fire Stick
- From the Fire TV home screen, scroll down to Apps
- Scroll until you find the Sling TV app. If an update is available, you'll see an Update button
- If a pop-up appears, select Update App Now
- The app will update, and once finished, the app will launch automatically
Android TV
- Exit the Sling TV app, then launch the Google Play Store
- Next, open My Apps then locate the Sling TV app
- If an update is available, an update button will be available on the Sling TV app page
- Click Update to begin the update process
Apple TV (tvOS)
- Launch the App Store, then scroll over and select Purchased
- On the left side of the screen, highlight All Apps, then scroll down and select Sling TV
- If an update is available, an Update button will be available on the app info screen
Chromecast
- Press the Home button on the Chromecast remote
- Go to the Your Apps menu ribbon
- Highlight the Sling TV app
- Press and hold the 'select' button on the remote and a pop-up menu will appear with three options
- Select the View Details option
- Then select Update
Roku
- Return to the Home screen, then select Settings
- Click System, then System Update
- Next, click Check now to scan for updates
- If an update is available, your Roku will automatically begin the installation
TiVO Stream 4K
- From Android TV Home, select Apps
- Select Get more apps
- Select My Apps on the top of the screen
- Select the App to check if there are updates
XBOX One
- Return to the XBOX home screen, then select Store, located in the top middle of your home screen
- Next, open Apps. Search the app store for the Sling TV application
- Select the Sling TV app, then See in XBOX Store
- If an update is available, an icon will be located on the left side of your screen, above Launch
- Select Update to update the Sling TV application
Windows 10
- From the Windows store, click the user icon, then select Downloads and updates
- Click the blue Check for updates box (you can also check for updates for specific apps by visiting their page in the Windows Store
Android Mobile
- Exit the Sling TV app, then launch the Google Play Store
- Next, open My Apps then locate the Sling TV app
- If an update is available, an update button will be available on the Sling TV app page
- Click Update to begin the update process
Chrome Browser
- Click the Settings icon (three vertical dots) in the top-right corner of your browser window
- Next, click Update Google Chrome. If this option isn’t available, you’re on the most recent version
- Finally, click Relaunch
iOS Mobile (iPhone & iPad)
- Launch the App Store, then tap Today on the bottom of the screen
- Tap the Account profile icon at the top of the screen (head and shoulders icon)
- Scroll down to see pending updates; tap Update next to the Sling TV app
NOTE: If the button next to the Sling TV app says 'Open' it should be the most up-to-date version, but double check the last updated date to confirm
Amazon Fire TV (Smart TV)
- From the Fire TV home screen, scroll down to Apps
- Scroll until you find the Sling TV app. If an update is available, you'll see an Update button
- If a pop-up appears, select Update App Now
- The app will update, and once finished, the app will launch automatically
LG TV
- Press the Home button on remote control
- Find the LG Content Store app and Select it.
- In the LG Content store, go to the Apps tab
- Find the Sling TV App in the 'My Apps' section
- Move the focus on the app tile and press Enter/OK button
- If there is an update available, `Update` button will be available and focused under the Sling logo/image, else you will see the `Launch` button.
- Press Enter/OK button to Start the update
- After the update, the button will change to `Launch`. Selecting the button will launch the updated app
Samsung
- From the Samsung Smart Hub, select Apps, then My Apps
- Find the Sling TV app in the My Apps section
- Hold down the Select/Enter button. When a list of options appears, select Reinstall
- Once the install is complete, power off your TV, then turn it back on. The Sling TV app will load with the most recent version
Vizio Smartcast TV
According to VIZIO Support, the SmartCast platform updates automatically so you do not need to update individual apps. However, VIZIO recommends a factory reset which acts as if you were uninstalling and reinstalling a given app.
NOTE: A factory reset will remove custom settings and login's that you've saved.
INSTRUCTIONS:
There are 2 different ways to reset a VIZIO SmartCast TV.
How to Reset through the Menu
- Press the Menu button on your VIZIO TV Remote
- Select the System Menu
- Select Reset & Admin
- Select Reset to Factory Settings
How to Reset without using the Menu
- Press and Hold the Input and Volume Down buttons on your VIZIO TV. This must be done using the TV buttons and not the remote
- After 10-15 seconds a banner at the top will instruct you to press and hold the Input button
- Press and hold the Input Button
- The TV will reset itself to factory defaults
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