The SLINGBOX is a TV streaming device that enables users to remotely view their cable, satellite, webcam or personal video recorder (PVR) from an Internet-enabled computer or mobile device with a broadband Internet connection. Using a proprietary technology called SlingStream™, the SLINGBOX simply accepts audio and video and on the fly, streams it over the Internet, automatically adjusting itself as it goes.

The Slingbox knows your input SlingStream™ automatically adjusts the video stream based on the type of input to provide the best possible viewing experience. Sling optimizes on the fly SlingStream™ automatically adjusts the video as network bandwidth conditions change. SlingStream also continually optimizes the video by adjusting bandwidth requirements based on the type of content you're viewing.

The Slingbox knows your receiving device
The SLINGBOX determines what kind of device you’re using to receive the video (PC, Mac, or mobile device) and provides the information to SlingStream™, which configures the appropriate video quality and bandwidth parameters.

Placeshifting at it's most elegant
A SLINGBOX can redirect up to four live Audio/Video signals from a cable box, satellite receiver, PVR, or other Audio/Video source to the viewer's PC located anywhere nearby, such as in home or office, or, when using a broadband Internet connection, anywhere in the world. This way of accessing content is known as placeshifting,

A SLINGBOX connects a TV source (via coaxial cable, composite cables, component cables, or S-video cable) to an existing Internet connection. Digital video recorders and cable or satellite set top boxes can be controlled through a separate infrared (IR) cable that lets users change channels from the remote location. This makes it a perfect interface for software-based home or office security system or classroom mutimedia networks.

The SLINGBOX utilizes a proprietary player to display audio and video on Microsoft Windows, Apple Macintosh running Mac OS X, and select mobile devices. SlingPlayer is not available for Linux, BSD or other open source systems however the Windows version of SlingPlayer will run on the Windows compatibility application Wine.