How to Watch Sling TV on PlayStation
Here’s how to sign up, download, install, and start streaming Sling TV using your PlayStation. Learn how to get the most out of your PlayStation while using Sling TV.
Sling TV
Sling TV is The Streamable’s choice for cord cutters on a budget. Sling is a live TV streaming service with multiple channel packages. 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 ABC, Fox, and NBC in major markets.
You can combine Orange+Blue for a total of $55 / month. Sling also offers many channel add-on packages starting at $6/month.
PlayStation
PlayStation is a video game console that can be used to watch Live TV Streaming Services and On Demand Streaming Services.
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Can you stream Sling TV on PlayStation?
How to Sign Up and Download Sling TV on PlayStation
Sling TV is not available on PlayStation devices.
You can still sign up for Sling TV and use it on other devices like Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, Xbox, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV.
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, Android Phone/Tablet, 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. For $/month, you can include a cloud DVR with of recording space.
Although the standard DVR is limited, it automatically deletes the oldest watched shows, so it can make room for new recordings.
Unlike most cloud DVRs, Sling’s allows you to 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.
20 TV Everywhere Apps
Sling TV gives you access to 20 different TV Everywhere apps.
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.