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Slingbox M2
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
6.4
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
273
Old Reviews
100
Unverified
74
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WIFI
Review Analysis - 99 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Setup
setup, set, install, help, business
+73%
-27%
" ... I finally installed my M2. ... Set up was easy, but patience is key. ... "
" ... Works as explained ... "
" ... Very easy setup. ... "
" ... Relativelyeasy to setup and there is good support service. ... "
" ... The set up was easy. ... "
" ... Just as easy install, pretty much plug and play ... "
" ... Easy set up with minimal cord set up. ... "
Device Compatibility
slingbox, network, ipad, fire tv, ethernet
+57%
-43%
" ... Works on various platforms, I use a fire tv. ... I see it available to play on a roku device. ... "
" ... Easy to connect and it works wonderfully while I am travelleing internationally. ... "
" ... I was able to set it up on my cell phone. ... "
" ... This was easy to connect to my TV and sound system and to get all of the apps connected. ... "
" ... This week, it took 20 minutes to get connected. ... "
Product Reliability
years, weeks, stopped working, m2, instructions
+33%
-67%
" ... They are completely useless. ... "
" ... Literally haven't even bothered trying to use it after a month of failures. ... "
" ... It worked one time. ... "
" ... During setup my M2 kept freezing so I had to reset the device once, and had to reboot the device once. ... "
" ... They won't support the product after 90 days . ... "
" ... They just don't care and they are aware they are the cause of the problems. ... "
Ease of Use
setup, set, easy to set, difficult, user friendly
+73%
-27%
" ... Set up was easy, but patience is key. ... "
" ... Very easy setup. ... "
" ... The set up was easy. ... "
" ... The slingbox was easy to setup and having the free apps makes sense. ... So far I had used it while overseas and it was pretty stable- breaks about 2 times but pretty happy that it was easy to reconnect back. ... "
Apps
apps, player app, ads, tv, slingbox
+40%
-60%
" ... So I downloaded their file and, viola, I'm in business. ... "
" ... There are ads everywhere also. ... "
" ... ads a bit annoying. ... "
" ... I would have to request a remote on a public forum web site . ... "
" ... The new Web interface they now force us to use is junk. ... The web viewer is now the only option and it doesn't work. ... "
Cables
ethernet, cable box, box, slingbox, hdmi
+60%
-40%
" ... Great product if you have a compatable cable box. ... "
" ... My Verizon cable box has both HDMI and component outputs that can be used simultaneously, so I was able to add the Slingbox without making any changes to my existing setup. ... "
" ... It did stream my cable box output to my Galaxy Note 4 and that worked fine. ... "
" ... Once I tightened the cables it worked great! ... "
" ... Been slinging my cable from home to Portland all week and it works very well. ... "
" ... I find it works faster when used with an Ethernet cable instead of a wireless connection. ... "
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Connectivity
WiFi: Yes
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