Chromecast support added for Slingbox owners on iPhone and iPad

Chromecast owners who also have a Slingbox connected to their television should be happy today as Sling Media announced today it has added support to Google's HDMI dongle for the iPhone and iPad.

In a blog post{.nofollow}, Sling Media stated:

When paired with the Slingplayer app, you'll be able to watch any of your cable or satellite programming (live or recorded) on any TV that's been set up with Chromecast. Remember, both the Chromecast device and Slingplayer-equipped mobile device must be on the same network. And when they are, you'll be able to control your TV with a soft remote interface that shows up on your phone or tablet:

What do you think of this latest addition for Chromecast owners?

Source: Sling Media{.nofollow}

John Callaham

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