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SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone Submitted to App Store

GutBomb said:
Yes. It's not an artificial "limitation." It is a true limitation. Older boxes don't have the capabilities to encode to modern codecs. The iphone doesn't have the capability of decoding old codecs. It's pretty simple. They are not trying to screw anyone. In fact they are offering discounted upgrades if I remember right.
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From Slingcommunity moderator:

" The Pro and Solo are NOT capable of H.264 streaming. That very point should put an end to codec speculations. Period."

I am not sure if this it true but I think that the Slingbox Pro came out before the Slingbox tuner and the Slingbox AV. The Solo is newer hardware as is the new HD model. If it works on the Pro is should work on the other models except maybe the Slingbox Classic.
 
seattle said:
From Slingcommunity moderator:

" The Pro and Solo are NOT capable of H.264 streaming. That very point should put an end to codec speculations. Period."
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Has anyone heard any official word from Sling or Apple that the unsupported devices will not work? I think all Sling is saying that these devices are not supported, they're not saying they won't work.

There are many instances of computer hardware working with unsupported drivers, operating systems, etc., even though they are not officially supported. Think "Hackintosh," which is unsupported from top to bottom, yet is still very functional.

This is pure speculation, but I personally believe there's a good chance it will work on unsupported hardware; but if it doesn't, don't look to Sling Media for support. Until we find out for sure, let's give them the benefit of the doubt.
 
seattle said:
From Slingcommunity moderator:

" The Pro and Solo are NOT capable of H.264 streaming. That very point should put an end to codec speculations. Period."

I am not sure if this it true but I think that the Slingbox Pro came out before the Slingbox tuner and the Slingbox AV. The Solo is newer hardware as is the new HD model. If it works on the Pro is should work on the other models except maybe the Slingbox Classic.
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I never said H.264. I said modern. The older devices are streaming WMV. The iphone can not decode WMVs. The new ones stream in a more standard mpeg format. The iphone can decode the more modern non-wmv video.
 
Frizzle Fry said:
Has anyone heard any official word from Sling or Apple that the unsupported devices will not work? I think all Sling is saying that these devices are not supported, they're not saying they won't work.
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As i pointed out in post #119. I think this very well might be what will end up happening. Although, a statement from Sling would help.
 
I went and ordered a Slingbox SOLO. I currently have a Slingbox AV and don't see any differences since the component connections don't do anything for me. Just in anticipation for use with my iPhone. Hopefully I can get a decent amount still for the AV to defray the cost.
 
Frizzle Fry said:
Has anyone heard any official word from Sling or Apple that the unsupported devices will not work? I think all Sling is saying that these devices are not supported, they're not saying they won't work.
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The email I received directly from Sling regarding the upgrade said the following, "Upcoming products like the SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone will only work with the Slingbox PRO, Slingbox SOLO, or Slingbox PRO-HD".

That's sounds pretty direct to me, and went ahead and purchased the SOLO this weekend.

Come on Sling, Come on Apple!!!
 
Pardon the possible stupid question, but I have no experience with Slingbox. I just purchased the Sling Solo and noticed it said that I'd need the sling mobile software for it to work on a smart phone. Is that what we're waiting for in the app store or is that something I need to purchase at a store like Best Buy? I have the Solo and just want to make sure I don't need anything else. Also, I can't figure out the difference in the PRO-HD and the Solo. I have a DirecTV DVR so I thought I'd only need the Solo.
 
Metsfan7450 said:
Pardon the possible stupid question, but I have no experience with Slingbox. I just purchased the Sling Solo and noticed it said that I'd need the sling mobile software for it to work on a smart phone. Is that what we're waiting for in the app store or is that something I need to purchase at a store like Best Buy? I have the Solo and just want to make sure I don't need anything else. Also, I can't figure out the difference in the PRO-HD and the Solo. I have a DirecTV DVR so I thought I'd only need the Solo.
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Yes, we're waiting for the iphone version of the sling mobile player. And the solo is probably great for you. The Pro-HD can sling more sources (if you wanted to add a DVD player or something), and I believe it also Slings a better resolution.
So, you don't need to buy anything more at this time. You're off to a good start.
 
So I think it's pretty obvious at this point that any idea that the App was poised for release was bunk. I have a feeling it either got rejected for bandwidth issues, or will, and will have to go through some revisions.
 
jimsowden said:
So I think it's pretty obvious at this point that any idea that the App was poised for release was bunk. I have a feeling it either got rejected for bandwidth issues, or will, and will have to go through some revisions.
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You obviously have no clue as to what you are talking about.......As a person who was a beta tester for Orb in the release of the Orb Live App.......I can tell you that this is not uncommon at all with the length of time to successfully get an App approved by Apple and through to the app store.

Orb took approximately 6 weeks from submission date to inclusion. Yes, they had to go Wi-Fi at first, but within 2 days were able to add 3G streaming with an app update. They had to make a couple of minor revisions, but they were not related to streaming at all, they were geared to using different APIs.

This will happen, and the app will NOT get denied by Apple. Apple likes to run Apps through their own 3rd party testing phase so that it's more reliable app when it hits the store. They send back changes that need to be made to the vendors, and then it's up to the vendors to make any corrections, which is dependent on the software shop and what is necessary to get through their development life cycle.
 
KidStallyn said:
You obviously have no clue as to what you are talking about.......As a person who was a beta tester for Orb in the release of the Orb Live App.......I can tell you that this is not uncommon at all with the length of time to successfully get an App approved by Apple and through to the app store.

Orb took approximately 6 weeks from submission date to inclusion. Yes, they had to go Wi-Fi at first, but within 2 days were able to add 3G streaming with an app update. They had to make a couple of minor revisions, but they were not related to streaming at all, they were geared to using different APIs.

This will happen, and the app will NOT get denied by Apple. Apple likes to run Apps through their own 3rd party testing phase so that it's more reliable app when it hits the store. They send back changes that need to be made to the vendors, and then it's up to the vendors to make any corrections, which is dependent on the software shop and what is necessary to get through their development life cycle.
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Kidstalin. I've seen you on a bunch of boards--stop talking to people so nastily. nobody wants to read it. Nobody knows what's happening unless they are in charge of release tha app and its all speculation so stop being so obnoxious to people on internet bulletin boards.
 
jimsowden said:
So I think it's pretty obvious at this point that any idea that the App was poised for release was bunk. I have a feeling it either got rejected for bandwidth issues, or will, and will have to go through some revisions.
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Um, I have an app that's been in the review queue longer than Sling and all it streams is simple audio. Apps as complex and bandwidth intensive as the Sling app take plenty of time to review and check. Apple can't half-ass the review process just because it's an anticipated app. You were fooling yourself if you thought it would seriously be approved in a week. I fully expect 1-2 months of review time based on my own personal experience in app reviews for anything that uses any decent amount of bandwidth or network connection.
 
gadgetfreaky said:
Kidstalin. I've seen you on a bunch of boards--stop talking to people so nastily. nobody wants to read it. Nobody knows what's happening unless they are in charge of release tha app and its all speculation so stop being so obnoxious to people on internet bulletin boards.
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Jeeze...what are you stalking me.....aren't you the guy on Sling Community that hates apple and everything is stands for, who has said this app will never happen. I think I'm going to have to get a restraining order against you for crying out loud.....
 
Well, my Slingbox SOLO was delivered today and I am setting it up right now. All I need is the app for my iPhone. C'mon Apple! Even if it's just WiFi to start, I'd be happy with that (to start).
 
fishkorp said:
Um, I have an app that's been in the review queue longer than Sling and all it streams is simple audio. Apps as complex and bandwidth intensive as the Sling app take plenty of time to review and check. Apple can't half-ass the review process just because it's an anticipated app. You were fooling yourself if you thought it would seriously be approved in a week. I fully expect 1-2 months of review time based on my own personal experience in app reviews for anything that uses any decent amount of bandwidth or network connection.
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I think people were expecting less time because apple has stated that 90% of apps are approved in 7 days or less
the slingplayer app obviously doesn't fall into this 90%.
 
So here ya go!

seattle said:
From Slingcommunity moderator:

" The Pro and Solo are NOT capable of H.264 streaming. That very point should put an end to codec speculations. Period."

I am not sure if this it true but I think that the Slingbox Pro came out before the Slingbox tuner and the Slingbox AV. The Solo is newer hardware as is the new HD model. If it works on the Pro is should work on the other models except maybe the Slingbox Classic.
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Yea so the paragraph I pasted below straight from the slingmedia.com website, should clear up this whole thing about which boxes work and which ones don't. According to this, the Pro will work.

"Current Slingbox functionality will not be affected if you choose not to upgrade, but software like SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone and future services yet to be announced will only be supported for customers using Slingbox SOLO, Slingbox PRO and Slingbox PRO-HD products or forthcoming SlingLoaded products"
 
Where is SlingPlayer?

It was submitted in late March, has anyone heard anything regarding it?
 
KidStallyn said:
You obviously have no clue as to what you are talking about.......As a person who was a beta tester for Orb in the release of the Orb Live App.......I can tell you that this is not uncommon at all with the length of time to successfully get an App approved by Apple and through to the app store.


Do you know how to speak/type to others? I mean, how rude could your comments have possibly been towards another forum member? He expresses a common sentiment around here, including my own. You were not a beta tester for sling, and apparently do not work for Apple either. So all you are really doing is expressing your own opinions with respect to the Sling Player for Iphone.

I am certainly not the moderator of this forum, but a little decorum and decency towards others would be appreciated by all.
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