Review on Sling Media SB500 100 Slingbox 500 by Josh Kim

Updated review on 11 November 2018 : I have just added an item recently purchased from Revain (HDMI to Comporent + L/R Audio and HDMI to HDMI 1080i Video Converter/ Slingbox USB Power Cable Adapter Manufacturer: Frontier Factory, Inc. ASIN: B077YKCFGSI Model Number: SMSBXCH111 white output components To get the 5 color HD composites I had to add my new purchase and between the Xfinity cable box and the Slingbox 500. Installation is VERY easy and requires the additional purchase of 5 color composite cables.(about $8 at Revain) Now my son-in-law's Slingbox 500 can play HD quality video over their supposedly 100- Spend MB internet service. This was an additional cost, but Slingbox is not responsible for this. In my opinion, this is a small expense compared to d Enjoy watching sports and following my local teams no matter where I am in the world. It's also a one-time fee compared to Hulu Live and other monthly billing services. Also, I will update my original review. I misidentified the cable box. My relative's real cable box is the Pace/Samsung XG2. I've also found other cable companies using this box (COX cable springs to mind). First review: I currently have 4 sling boxes in 3 different households. My parents have a Slingbox Pro HD and a Slingbox 500. My relatives have a Slingbox 500 which I received from Revain yesterday (May 22, 2018). I personally have a Slingbox M1. I have paid apps for iPhone, iPad and Android. We also stream the Slingplayer app on Apple TV 3, Apple TV 4, both generations of Fire TV and Fire TV 4K. 99% satisfied except Pro HD doesn't work with the Fire TV app. In my case it doesn't matter and the star isn't removed because Pro HD is older technology and it's reliable. Everything works perfectly! This review is based on my experience with the Slingbox 500 and the Xfinity Pace/Samsung XG2 box. There are many different Xfinity boxes. The Comcast/Xfinity Pace/Samsung XG2 box has red/amber/white composite audio/video cable outlets on the rear panel only. I used these 3 outlets and connected them to my Slingbox 500. The rest of the setup went well. Just follow the setup instructions. Changing channels is a different story. My parents have another Comcast box and my personal Slingbox M1 is connected to a Verizon Fios box. Changing the channels on these devices was very easy using the "keyboard". There is an extra step required to change channels on the XG2 box at my in-laws house. For me, in the Apple app, I need to do the following: 1) Press the "Remote" button and use the "Keyboard" to enter the desired channel number. 2) After the desired channel appears on the xfinity TV screen, press the "D-Pad" and press the circle. 3) Your channel needs to change. For the Fire TV app: 1) Press the menu button on your Fire TV remote and navigate to the keyboard/number pad. 2) Type in the channel you want, hit Enter and select it. You will see the Xfinity search screen and find your channel. 3) Press the menu button on your Fire TV remote and navigate to the navigation bar. From there press OK.4) The channel should change. I have attached a video which I hope will help you. This is different from other settings (mine and my parents) as we can easily switch channels using the "keyboard" in the Slingplayer app. The extra step is not enough. subtract a star. A NOTICE. You can also use the Xfinity app to switch channels (I don't). In total. 5 Stars. I have Netflix, Hulu, and Prime subscriptions, but they don't always meet my needs when it comes to watching local TV or sports on the go in the US or in countries like Australia and Asia. Comcast and Verizon internet subscriptions bundled with TV tend to be cheaper than just high-speed internet access (at least in my case). I realize there are countless other options, but I like this and will continue to buy sling boxes as long as they meet my needs.