If you want to add a Slingbox, but you don't have the Slingbox ID, you can add the new Slingbox by using the domain name/router IP address of your network.
How to add a new Slingbox if you know the Slingbox ID.
When your computer locates and connects to your Slingbox, it can use two different methods: the Slingbox ID; and your router's WAN IP address. If you know what you're doing, you can switch these methods. However, the method for doing this has changed starting with SlingPlayer 2.0.2 for Windows. This is an advanced topic.
If there are available input ports on the back of your Slingbox, you can connect additional audio/video sources. SlingPlayer gives you the option of switching between input sources while you're watching your TV.
Before you can view a Slingbox, you must sign into your Sling Account, and then add the new Slingbox to your Slingbox Directory. But even when you're located remotely, you can add a Slingbox to your Slingbox Directory.
Using your Slingbox to watch your TV anywhere is easy with SlingPlayer software. Here's how.
Curious about how the Slingbox works? Take a look here.
Sling Accounts are an easy way to have your Slingbox info travel with you. Just launch the SlingPlayer software, log in to your Sling Account, and all you're all set.
Some background about Slingbox Internet Viewing: using your Slingbox to watch your TV anywhere.
If you see a "Slingbox Software Update Available" message, there's a Slingbox Software update available. This Help topic can help you with this update.
If you're prompted to update the Slingbox Software for your Slingbox (also known as "firmware") and you're away from home, you should perform the update only after you're back within your home network.
On rare occasions, you might not be able to solve a problem with your Slingbox. If so, you might consider resetting your Slingbox. You must reset your Slingbox if you can't remember your Slingbox Administrator password. This article explains how to do that.