Satellite and Cable TV services are of the past; nowadays, there are many Streaming Services provided with live channels. With this streaming service, you can watch live channels from anywhere and anytime you want. Sling TV is one of the streaming service providers with amazing features. With streaming services, streaming devices have also grown. Chromecast is the best streaming device you can use on any of your Smart TV with an HDMI port to transform it into a Google TV. Have you thought of getting Sling TV on Chromecast? If yes, then from this article, you can easily get to know How to watch Sling TV on a Chromecast device-connected TV.
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Is Sling TV on Chromecast?
Yes, You can get Sling TV on Chromecast by downloading the application from Google Play Store. You can also use the Chromecast device to cast Sling TV from other supported devices to your Chromecast-supported device over a WiFi network.
Sling TV:
Sling TV is an American TV Service provider on which you can watch live channels and on-demand content with its subscription. It is a part of Dish Network. Sling TV got released to compete with its other streaming services and cord-cutters. The Sling TV has been made compatible with most streaming devices with low subscription costs.
The subscription plans offered by Sling TV are,
- Orange – $40 per month
- Blue – $40 per month
- Orange+Blue – $55 per month
You can watch most of your local channels and international channels on Sling TV. This streaming service is the best to watch live sports if you subscribe to a base plan and get the Sports Extra add-on ($11 per month) along with it. There are also other add-ons like Total TV Deal ($21 per month), 4 Extras Deal ($13 per month), DVR Plus ($5 per month), Comedy Extra ($6 per month), Kids Extra($6 per month), News Extra($6 per month), Lifestyle Extra($6 per month), Hollywood Extra($6 per month), Heartland Extra($6 per month), Discovery Plus($5 per month), AMC Plus($8 per month), Showtime($10 per month), Epix($5 per month), Starz($9 per month), and more.
After subscribing and getting any add-on of your choice, you can use your Sling TV credentials to access the Sling TV app on its supported devices and watch live TV on it.
How to Stream Sling TV on Chromecast?
You can get a new Chromecast device from Google Store or from other online shopping platforms. After getting your new Chromecast device, connect it to your Smart TVs HDMI port. Now connect your Chromecast device to a WiFi network and follow the on-screen instruction. This will change your Smart TV to a Google TV. You can now access Google Play Store and download the Sling TV app on your Chromecast devices. Open the app, sign in with your credentials and start streaming your favorite channels live without any cable or satellite connection. Know the detailed procedure by continuing on with this article.
- Connect the Chromecast device to TV’s HDMI Port and provide the required power supply.
- Turn on your Chromecast device and TV.
- Now select the HDMI port with your Chromecast device.
- Add this Chromecast device to the WiFi network.
- Follow the on-screen instruction to turn your Smart TV to a Google TV.
NOTE: You need a Google Account to access the features offered by your Chromecast devices.
- Now launch the Google Play Store app on your TV.
- Search for Sling TV and install the app on your Chromecast device.
- Launch the application and sign in with your subscription credentials.
After signing in, you can select the content you want to watch and live-stream it on your TV. You may also like Sling TV on Roku
How to Cast Sling TV on Chromecast?
If you already have access to Sling TV on your Smartphone, Tablet, or PC. You can easily cast Sling TV to your Chromecast device-connected TV screen. If it is on a Smartphone or Table, this is achieved very easily with the help of the Google Home application. On your PC, you can use the cast feature available in the Chrome Browser or project your PC screen to your TV screen. If you have no experience in screencasting, then follow the steps provided here to get Sling TV on Chromecast.
NOTE: The device with the Sling TV and Google Home application and your Chromecast device must be connected to the same WiFi network to do Screencasting.
Smartphone or Tablet (Android/iOS):
- Go to the respective app store on your Smartphone or Tablet (Google Play Store or Apple App Store).
- Search, download and install the Sling TV and Google Home application.
- Open Sling TV and Sign In with your credentials.
- Now open the Google Home app and use your Google Account to Sign In.
- Tap on the Plus Icon on the top left corner of Google Home, the home page.
- Select the Setup device option and choose the New device option.
- Select or create a home and choose Chromecast/Google TV option.
- When your Chromecast device is found on the network, choose it to establish a connection.
- Now select the Cast option and tap on Cast Screen.
- Your Smartphone or Tablet device screen is cast on the TV connected to Chromecast.
- Play any content on the Sling TV app and watch it on your Chromecast device-connected TV screen.
PC (Project Screen):
- Turn on your PC and go to the Notifications tab.
- Tap on Connect to find nearby Wireless Displays or Audio devices.
- Select your Chromecast device from the available devices.
- Press Allow on your TV screen to establish a connection between your PC and Chromecast devices.
- You can now watch your PC screencast on your TV screen.
- Open any web browser and visit the Sling TV site and Sign in with your credentials.
- Play any Sling TV content on a PC and watch it on TV with Chromecast.
Chrome Web Browser (Cast):
If you have Chrome Web Browser on your PC or Smartphone, you can easily cast the Browser page to your TV with Chromecast. This way, you can easily cast the Sling TV site to your Chromecast/Google TV. You can follow the steps given here to get Sling TV on Chromecast using Chrome Web Browser,
- Open your Chrome Web Browser on your PC on Smarphone and Sign In to Sling TV’s official site.
- After login into your Sling TV, tap on the vertical three-dot icon on the browser.
- Now tap on the Cast option and wait for some time.
- Select your Chromecast device and find your browser page cast to your TV screen.
Now you can watch Sling TV on Chromecast by screencasting the Sling TV web page from your Chrome web browser. You may also like to learn about How to Get Sling TV on LG Smart TV?
THE END
You can now enjoy Sling TV on Chromecast by following the different methods provided in this article. Upgrade your TV experience by subscribing to Sling TV and transforming your Smart TV to Google TV with a Chromecast device. You can now watch on-demand videos and live programs on your favorite channel on Sling TV. You can also use the DVR features offered by Sling TV to save the program you want to watch later. Get the Sports Extra add-on and enjoy all the major sports events live from your home on Sling TV.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What are the best alternatives for Sling TV on Chromecast?
If you think that Sling TV is not good, you can try other streaming services on your Chromecast device. The best alternative for it would be fubo TV, Philo, YouTube TV, Directv Stream, and more.
How to Watch NBA on Sling TV?
You can watch NBA on Sling TV through the NBA TV channel and other channels streaming live NBA games like ESPN, TNT, and ABC. You can get all these channels by subscription to Sling Blue along with the Sports Extra add-on.