Slingbox 500

If you are having trouble with the Slingbox 500, try this troubleshooting guide

The first Slingbox was launched in 2005 and since then it has gone through a number of interactions after the initial version. The Slingbox 500 is a more modern version though not the newest, that being the Slingbox M2. The company itself no longer exists, and as of November 2020, all Slingboxes have been discontinued. After two years their servers will be shut down and all devices will be inoperable.

When trying to identify the Slingbox 500 version there are several traits you can look for. One thing which set the 500 apart and may be used to help identify it is that it was the first model to include wifi which was built into the system. Another feature that can be used to identify the device is its very unique, angular shape. It has a rectangular base but the top of the device has a very odd shape that is difficult to describe, the front of the device has a high right side and moves down to the left while the back has a high left and goes down as it moves to the right. The surface is smooth so there is a middle height exactly in the middle of the device.

Model Number: SB500

Release Date: October 2012

Processor: Unknown

Network Card: Atheros AR5BHB116

Buttons:

• Power
• Reset

Ports:

• IR
• USB
• Ethernet
• 2 HDMI
• Composite In & Out
• Audio In & Out

Size: 12 Inches Length, 5.5 Inches Width, 3 Inches Height

Streaming Capabilities: 1080p to Mobile, PC, Laptop or Tablet

Streams From:

• Digital Cable Box
• Satellite Receiver
• DVR
• DVD or Blu-ray Player
• Video Security Camera

Streaming Requirements:

• Slingplayer Software for Android, iOS, Windows 8.1
• Windows or MAC with Intel Core 2 Duo or better
• DirectX 9 Class video card with more than 256 mb or memory for Windows

Browser Requirements: All Latest Version

• Chrome
• Firefox
• Internet Explorer
• Safari

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