Category: sling

Sling’s ‘Watch Party’ group streaming feature works with live TV

[ad_1] Sling TV just launched a “Sling Watch Party” feature in beta, meaning you can now connect with friends and family via video or text chat while you watch live TV together. The streaming service is the latest to offer a “watch party” feature — following others like Amazon Prime and Disney+ — and it’s […]

AirTV Anywhere allows you to watch and record local channels remotely

[ad_1] Sling TV has introduced a way for you to easily watch Netflix and local news on the same device, even when you’re away from home. The company updated one of its distinct products, AirTV, to allow you to view and record local over-the-air (OTA) channels on your TV or streaming devices. AirTV Anywhere is […]

Sling TV offers free viewing during primetime hours

[ad_1] Sling TV thinks it can do more to keep you entertained during the COVID-19 pandemic than offer extended trials like everyone else. It just launched a promo that offers free Sling Blue access between 5PM and midnight, offering access to channels like AMC, Discovery and FX as well as cloud DVR and on-demand videos. […]

Sling TV raises its prices but adds a few more channels

[ad_1] Arguably justifying the increased price, Sling TV added FOX News, MSNBC and CNN’s HLN (Headline News) channels to its Sling Blue lineup. What will likely be more of a draw for new customers is the introduction of the company’s “Cloud DVR Free” service, which allows users to record up to 10 hours of content […]

Dish’s smaller AirTV 2 can hide while it streams local TV

[ad_1] You can add an external hard drive to simultaneously record and view shows, and the Sling app provides access on Android, iOS, Fire TV and Roku devices in addition to whatever Sling services you might have (if any). The AirTV 2 is available now for $100, although it’s evident that Dish would really like […]

Sling TV’s Cloud DVR can finally record ESPN

[ad_1] You no longer have to worry that you’ll miss out on a big sports extravaganza just because you’re a Sling TV subscriber. The cord-cutter service has switched on Cloud DVR for key ESPN channels, including the main channel, ESPN2, Desportes, Bases Loaded, Goal Line, ACC Network and SEC Network. There’s a good chance you […]

Sling TV now streams on Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max

[ad_1] Sling TV users now have another way to stream their content. Beginning today, Sling TV is available on Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max. Users can control Sling with built-in voice controls on those devices, and on Nest Hub Max, they can pause and resume content on Sling using gesture controls — hold up […]

Sling adds social TV and movie viewing to its Oculus Go app

[ad_1] Once you’ve formed a party with your friends, the host can open Sling in the latest version of the Oculus TV app. You can then opt to watch live TV or pick an on-demand show or movie to enjoy. You’ll be able to see your chums’ avatars sitting next to you on a virtual […]