Sling TV is an over-the-top television streaming service that offers access to over 85,000 movies, channels, and on-demand videos. It has over 200 channels, including Cartoon Network, ESPN, Disney, Fox, National Geographic, and many others. You may find videos in a wide range of genres, including News, Entertainment, Kids, Lifestyle, and Sports. It also supports cloud DVR, allowing you to record up to 50 hours of your favourite shows and movies. Sling TV is compatible with a wide range of devices, including Android, iOS, Xbox One, Roku, Firestick, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, and many more. Is it playable on the PS5? Unfortunately, Sling TV is not available for PS5 consoles.
Possible Ways to Get Sling TV on PlayStation 5 [PS5]
How to Stream Sling TV on PS5
Sling TV, as stated previously, is not available on the PS5. As a result, the only way to watch Sling TV is to use a smartphone or a pc to cast it.
- Screencasting using a Smartphone
- Screencasting on a PC
Steps to Screencast Sling TV on PS5 using Smartphone
[1] Install the Sling TV app on your Android or iPhone by following instructions below. Play Store or App Store.
[2] Sign in with your Sling TV account information.
[3] Return to the respective app store and look for the PS Remote Play app.
[4] On your smartphone, choose and install the app.
[5] Open the PlayStation Remote Play app.
[6] Make sure your smartphone and PS5 console are on the same WiFi network.
[7] Return to the PS5 home screen and select Settings.
[8] From the options menu, select the Remote Play tile.
[9] Select the Enable Remote Play option.
[10] Return to the Settings menu.
[11] Select System and enable the Power Saving option.
[12] Select the Rest Mode Features button.
[13] After that, check the boxes Stay connected to the internet and Enable Turning on PS5 (or PS4) from the network.
[14] Open the PlayStation Remote Play software on your smartphone.
[15] Your smartphone’s screen will be mirrored on your PS5 console. Open the Sling TV app on your PS5 and begin watching all of the live TV channels.
Steps to Screencast Sling TV on PS5 using PC
[1] Connect the same WiFi network as your PS5 and PC.
[2] From the Microsoft Store, download the Sling TV app and the PS Remote Play app for your PC.
[3] Open the Sling TV app.
[4] Next, use your PS5 credentials to log in to the PS Remote Play app and pair it.
[5] Navigate to the PS5 Settings menu and enable the Enable Remote Play feature.
[6] Next, allow Turning on PS5 from the network and check the option Stay connected to the internet.
[13] Your PC screen should now appear on your PS5 console. Navigate to the Sling TV app and mirror the content.
Because Sling TV is not available in the built-in app section of the PS5, Screencast is the only way to broadcast its content on your Play Station. The PS Remote Play app may not function properly with streaming apps. If it isn’t functioning for you, you’ll have to wait till the Sling TV app for PS5 is released.