How to Watch Sling TV on PS5 [PlayStation 5]

Using the PlayStation Store on your gaming console, you can install streaming apps. Unfortunately, the Sling TV app is not available in the Store. You need to do some hacks to access the Sling TV on PS5. You can use the built-in web browser to access the Sling TV website or use the screencasting feature to mirror the app from your smartphone.

Possible Ways to Stream Sling TV on PS5

1. Using Web Browser
2. Screencast using Smartphone
3. Screencast using PC

Access Sling TV on PS5 Using Web Browser

PlayStation 5 has a hidden web browser that you can access. You can’t access the browser from the App list. Let’s see how to use the browser to access the Sling TV. Make sure that you are using the updated version of PS5.

[1] On your PS5, go to the Chats feature and host a party with your friend.

[2] Send a text to the group with the Sling TV website (www.sling.com).

[3] Now, the text will change into a URL. Click the URL.

[4] It will open the web browser and direct you to the Sling TV website.

[5] Sign in with your Sling account.

[6] Play any video content to access the Sling TV website on your PS5 console.

Screencast Sling TV on PS5 Using Smartphone

[1] Install the Sling TV app on your Android or iPhone using the Play Store or App Store.

[2] Log in with your Sling TV account details.

[3] Navigate to the respective app store again and search for the PS Remote Play app.

[4] Select and install the app on your smartphone.

[5] Launch the PS Remote Play app.

[6] Ensure that your smartphone and PS5 console are connected to the same WiFi network.

[7] Next, move to the PS5 home screen and open Settings.

[8] Select the Remote Play tile under settings.

[9] Now, turn on the Enable Remote Play feature.

[10] Now, go back to the Settings menu.

[11] Move to the System option and enable the Power Saving option.

[12] Click the Features Available in Rest Mode.

[13] Next, click the check box Stay connected to the internet and Enable Turning on PS5 (or PS4) from the network.

[14] Now, access the PS Remote Play app on your smartphone.

[15] Your smartphone will be mirrored to your PS5 console. Open the Sling TV app and stream all the live TV channels on PS5.

Screencast Sling TV on PS5 using PC

[1] Connect both your PS5 and PC to the same WiFi network.

[2] Install the Sling TV app and PS Remote Play app on your PC from the Microsoft Store.

[3] Log in to your Sling TV app.

[4] Next, log in to the PS Remote Play app with your PS5 credentials and pair it up.

[5] Go to the PS5 Settings and turn on Enable Remote Play feature.

[6] Next, click the checkbox Stay connected to the internet and enable Turning on PS5 from the network.

[13] Now, your PC screen will appear on your PS5 console. Go to the Sling TV app and screen mirror the content.

The PS Remote Play app may not work well with streaming apps. If it is not working for you, you have to wait until the Sling TV app is released for PS5.

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