A Slingbox is a unique server device that allows you to remotely view your TV from anywhere in the world using a broadband connection. If you use a DVR such as TIVO or other DVR supplied by your cable company, you can even remotely play and schedule recordings from anywhere!

Using a Slingbox with your cable or DSL connection is simple and easy, but can be a hassle if you have a Dynamic IP address. Since most cable or DSL ISP's provide only Dynamic IP addresses (Constantly changing) - connecting to your Slingbox remotely can be tricky. This is where using TZO Dynamic DNS comes to the rescue!

What would you rather remember to connect to your SlingBox remotely???

A domain name like YourSlingbox.tzo.com or a long hard-to-remember 36 digit Slingmedia Finder ID such as AX5432-X6CV-CBV4452-DHF5747-G753

A TZO Domain Name is MUCH EASIER to remember than the assigned Slingbox Finder ID!

To Get Started: To use TZO with your Slingbox, you first must get the Slingbox setup according to the directions and be sure to forward TCP port 5001 to the internal LAN IP address of your Slingbox.

Once you have setup the Slingbox on your network, you should test it using your IP address. This means the Slingbox works INTERNALLY, but if you did not forward port 5001 correctly, it may not work from outside of your network (over the Internet)

To make sure the Slingbox is ready for TZO DDNS, you should make sure it works over the Internet. This means you should leave the location that the slingbox is located at, and try to connect to your Slingbox using the Slingmedia FINDER ID to or WAN IP address connect. If you can connect using your Slingbox Finder ID or WAN IP address, then this assures the Slingbox is setup properly. You can then follow the steps below to use TZO Dynamic DNS to connect to your Slingbox:

1) Be sure to first signup with a 30 day TZO trial if you do not already have an account:
You have 2 choices when running TZO. You can enable the TZO DDNS in your router as long as it's on our certified LIST of routers, or if you have a PC or Server that remains up and running at all times at the same location where your slingbox is located, you can install and run the TZO software on that PC or Server. Once you setup TZO you can choose a name like YourSlingbox.tzo.com, YourName.tzo.com, etc - this is your unique TZO domain name that will be used in the SlingPlayer to connect when you are away from your home.


2) Once you have TZO installed in your router or on your server, you can then setup the Slingmedia player with Dynamic DNS instead of using the Slingfinder ID or IP address. To use the TZO Dynamic DNS domain name we need to add a shortcut into the SlingPlayer. Run the Slingplayer by clicking on the Desktop Icon as shown below:




3) When the SlingPlayer loads, you can setup a shortcut to view your Slingbox. To add a quick shortcut to your Slingbox, click the ADD NEW SLINGBOX button as shown in the screenshot below:

4) Once you click the ADD NEW SLINGBOX button you will see a screenshot as shown below. This is where you enter in the TZO Domain name you selected for your Slingbox. Fill in the name of your slingbox (whatever you wish to call it) in the ALIAS field. Then Fill in your PASSWORD in the password field, and lastly, click the checkbox under the DIRECT CONNECTION as shown below. You should then enter in the TZO Domain name you selected. In this case, our domain name is YOURNAME.TZO.COM. You should enter in the unique domain name you selected with TZO. For most users you should not have to change the port from 5001 - this is the default Slingbox port. Once you have entered in your information, click the OK button to save the entry.

5) Now that you have added your shortcut to your Slingbox using your TZO Domain name, you can now connect easily without having to ever remember an IP address or SlingFinder ID. Just Click on the SHORTCUT as shown below and you will connect instantly to your Slingbox to enjoy your favorite TV shows and moveis - all over the Internet!



If you have other questions about the Slingbox and how you can enjoy TV and Movies when you are away from home, please see the SlingMedia website.

TIP: Having trouble connecting to your Slingbox when you are away from home? It could be issues with Port Forwarding. There are some great examples on Port Forwarding on the SlingMedia website