Watching TV on the PAC Mate?

Category: Geeks r Us

Post 1 by illumination (Darkness is history.) on Friday, 18-Sep-2009 14:34:37

Hi, I was just wondering, how is it that you would be able to watch TV on your PAC Mate? I've been trying to find this out, and haven't been able to. Thanks.

Post 2 by LeoGuardian (You mean there is something outside of this room with my computer in it?) on Friday, 18-Sep-2009 16:09:15

Hello,
I think it has to do with Slingbox, a piece of hardware that is or at least was advertised for watching TV when you're away. You then use some Pocket PC software on your Mobile Device - I think there may be an FS Cast where Jonathan Mosen gives a demonstration, but I don't know the specifics. You would first have to start with a Slingbox - hardware for your TV.The software I just searched on the FS site is SlingPlayer™. They don't make it; it's an available app, but it's a May issue FS Cast; don't know which year but 2008?
Anyway, HTH and good luck - this is all I know about it as I never have done it with my own PAC Mate. Don't know if you can do it on a version earlier than Omni or not. I think the FS Cast was just a demo and not full-on specifics but I don't remember / could be wrong

Post 3 by illumination (Darkness is history.) on Saturday, 19-Sep-2009 1:51:53

Also, I found out that there are other programs that you can use to watch TV from the Pac Mate, and they are called Web Guide and Orb. While Web Guide is accessible, it can be a little difficult because you have to know your IP address for it to work. Orb, on the other hand, isn't as accessible when it comes to installing the application, but it is very accessible when you want to watch TV from it. Sling box is accessible, but the hardware can be quite expensive.