Slingbox client and Slingbox SlingPlayer support built-into XBMC?

Adding a similar plugin to XBMC would be the way to go but it seems as though it's pretty low down on the priority queue.

Web based streaming from beta.sling.com won't be possible on the Xbox because the plugins are only for Firefox and IE and NOT for linksbox (the Xbox Internet browser)

All we can really do now is wait for a developer with time on his hands to write us that plugin.

Regarding changing channels, yes this is a pretty pointless way of doing things. This may be useful to someone who only wants to watch a specific channel in a room that doesn't have cable but does have an XBox, a TV and an ethernet/wireless connection. You should maybe describe your setup so that I can better understand what you are trying to achieve?

Fingers crossed that someone releases sling support for XBMC soon

You can also change channels within VLC by hitting the up and down arrows, useful if you have remote desktop support or VNC and want to change the channel you're watching on your Xbox using your laptop, iPhone or any other device that supports remote logon. Also, if you look at the instructions you can start the stream on a channel of your choice

sling:[SlingBoxAddress[:SlingBoxPort]][/channel?][/input?][/timehh:mms]

Hey guys...I started playing around with the component of the SlingPlayer client called "SlingSDK". It turns out it's completely .NET Managed code, which means the DLL's can be added as references within a C#/VB.NET application.

I wrote a blog back on April 16th about how to create a form hosting the SlingPlayer control. It's kinda buggy...but what do you expect with having no documentation on how the SDK works. :-)

http://www.geekteligence.com/blog/index....ngSDK.html

XBMC Media Center is coded in C++ though, ...XBMC is not a .NET (C#/VB.NET) application, see:
http://wiki.xbmc.org/?title=Development_Notes

[EDIT]: Know also that XBMC is for the first 'old' original Xbox and not for the 'new' Xbox 360

Gamester17 Wrote:XBMC Media Center is coded in C++ though, ...XBMC is not a .NET (C#/VB.NET) application, see:
http://wiki.xbmc.org/?title=Development_Notes

[EDIT]: Know also that XBMC is for the first 'old' original Xbox and not for the 'new' Xbox 360

I know that...but you could use SlingSDK in conjunction with a custom WSDL web service written in .NET to provide methods of changing channels...then write a plugin in XBMC so you can change channels directly within the interface in conjunction with the VLC Slingplayer plugin.

And DUH...I know XBMC is for the stone-age Xbox. For the 360...I'm going to develop a Media Center extension to tie into SlingSDK.

All I was trying to do was toss a little extra knowledge everyone's way...

GeekTeligence Wrote:I know that...but you could use SlingSDK in conjunction with a custom WSDL web service written in .NET to provide methods of changing channels...then write a plugin in XBMC so you can change channels directly within the interface in conjunction with the VLC Slingplayer plugin.

And DUH...I know XBMC is for the stone-age Xbox. For the 360...I'm going to develop a Media Center extension to tie into SlingSDK.

All I was trying to do was toss a little extra knowledge everyone's way...

Unfortunately, I dont understand any of the technical terms above. But this mean that there is hope that XBMC will one day see a sling plugin? and maybe even one that works on XBMC for Max and XBMC for ATV? That would be changing the rules of the game!!!

I know this is a little old but the best way I found was with Eventghost and my Harmony remote.
First, I created two separate control layouts in EG. One for XBMC, then another for Slingplayer.

Then, I set up a macro under the XBMC layout to launch the app and change the key settings for SP control. In the Slingplayer app, set it to always be on top, fullscreen. Then assign the EG macro to a harmony button. Mine is labeled "Start SP".

When finished watching, I set up EG to give an 'alt +f4' plus switch back to XBMC controls. Then assigned to harmony as "Exit SP".

Hope this helps someone in the future, I banged my head on this for a while.

jacksback Wrote:If you installed VLC and the Slingplayer plugins correctly you should have a new slingplayer "access module" in your VLC preferences page (Settings, Preferences). Extend the page, check the advanced options tab and enter your login and IP details for your slingbox and save. (If unsure about your slingbox IP, start the proper slingplayer software and wait for it to start streaming. Now open a DOS window (command prompt), type netstat and press Enter, search for port 5001 and note down the corresponding IP, that's your slingbox IP. **exit out of the slingplayer software before continuning because VLC will be unable to connect to the slingbox!)

Open stream to test video and audio

Press the play icon in VLC and put the following in the customize section (at the bottom of the window you are in)

Hey, im having problems with this bit - hope someone can help.

I had slingplayer running but when I searched for the IP there was nothing for port 5001. I think I may have found it on ports 4417 and 4421.

In VLC/Sling plugin I have put the ip Address in and selected port 4417. Just wondering how I play it now. I go to File/Open Network Stream and then I type in "sling:" but it does not seem to work.

For the Slingbox Ip should I add the port number from the person thats hosting it? ie: xx.xxx.xxx.xxx:6699

It doesn't seem to make much difference but I just want to make sure im on the right track.

Cheers

Can anyone confirm if the VLC Slingbox plugin still works with Slingboxes? Cause I thought I read somewhere that the latest Slingbox firmware now encrypt the stream to prevent 3rd party apps for being able to work with them.

If someone can confirm that the VLC Slingbox plugin still works I would consider taking on this project and integrating Slingbox support into XBMC ... assuming that they code can be converted from .NET to non-.NET.

Thanks,
Harry

EDIT: Apparently the plugin still works. I had some time and confirmed it with my own Slingbox. So I guess the questions is ... is there still interest in this, cause if there is I'm gonna give it a go and see what comes of it.

I've created a new thread about the development status of the XBMC Slingbox Client that I've started coding: http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid=82597

I can already watch a slingbox stream ...

Harry