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How to Watch Sling TV on Android Phone/Tablet

You can stream Sling TV on Android Phone/Tablet. Here’s how to sign up, download, install, and start streaming Sling TV using your Android Phone/Tablet. Learn how to get the most out of your Android Phone/Tablet while using Sling TV.


Sling TV

Sling TV is a live TV streaming service that helps users save money with the option of two distinct plans. The $40/month “Sling Orange” plan offers about 30 channels, including Disney Channel and ESPN. The $40/month “Sling Blue” plan offers about 40 channels, including Fox and NBC local channels.

Sling Blue or Orange+Blue users in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, Philadelphia, and San Francisco pay a $5 surcharge because they have access to their local ABC affiliate.

If you subscribe to both plans, you’ll receive a $25 discount (or more depending on the current offer). Sling also offers various “Extra” packs that you can add to your subscription.

Sling is great for the budget-conscious cord cutter who just wants to watch live TV, but doesn’t need the most comprehensive channel selection.

Android Phone/Tablet

Android Phone/Tablet is a mobile device that can be used to watch Live TV Streaming Services and On Demand Streaming Services.

Limited Warranty

Your Android Phone/Tablet probably isn't covered against mishaps and malfunctions. We've partnered with 5Devices to give The Streamable readers a protection plan for any internet-connected device, including your Android Phone/Tablet, iPhone, etc starting at $2.67 per device per month. And the good news is that it covers devices you already use (ie. no need for proof of new purchase).

Can you stream Sling TV on Android Phone/Tablet?

How to Sign Up and Download Sling TV on Android Phone/Tablet

  1. Click here to sign up for Sling TV.
  2. Once you’ve signed up, Click here or search for “Sling TV” on your Android Phone/Tablet to install the Sling TV app.
  3. Once installed, log in using your Sling TV credentials.
  4. You can now stream Sling TV on Android Phone/Tablet.

How to Sign Up for Sling TV on Other Streaming Devices

If you have other devices, you can learn how to sign up for and use Sling TV on Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Mac, Windows, Xbox, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV.


What features are available on Sling TV?

50 hours Cloud DVR

Sling TV includes 50 hours of recording space with each subscription. While it is not as much as most other services, it will automatically delete the oldest watched shows, so it can continue to record the latest shows scheduled to be recorded.

For $/month, you can include a cloud DVR with of recording space.

Sling TV has the most full-featured DVR of any of the streaming services. You can record individual episodes, all episodes of a series, or only new episodes of a series. You can also protect recordings to keep them indefinitely. If you cancel your service, Sling will keep your recording for up to 30 days in case you decide to return to the service.

Up to 4 Devices

“Sling Orange” ($40) lets you stream on 1 device at a time. “Sling Blue” ($40) allows for 3 simultaneous streams (among TV devices, smartphones, tablets, and computers).

If you subscribe to both plans, you can stream on up to 4 devices for content that is offered on both plans.

On Demand

A majority of channels offer on demand content, but you can’t skip or fast-forward through the content.

Parental Controls

In Sling TV settings, you can restrict content playback based on content ratings.

DIRECTV STREAM and Hulu Live TV also have parental control features.


International Channels Feature

Sling TV offers international content from Mexico, China, India, Brazil, and other countries, starting at $5/month.

NFL RedZone Feature

The () add-on for “Sling Blue” includes NFL RedZone.

Video Controls Restricted Feature

When watching some programming on Sling, you may not be able to pause, fast-forward, or rewind. This setback sometimes appears at random, which can be frustrating.

DIRECTV STREAM Cash Back

Let us know your e-mail address to send your $50 Amazon Gift Card when you sign up for DIRECTV STREAM.

You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.

Sling TV Cash Back

Let us know your e-mail address to send your $25 Uber Eats Gift Card when you sign up for Sling TV.

You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.

Hulu Live TV Cash Back

Let us know your e-mail address to send your $35 Amazon Gift Card when you sign up for Hulu Live TV.

You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.