Slinging with the Wrong Console: Why Sling TV and PS5 Are Like Oil and Water (But Funnier)
Ah, the PlayStation 5. A glorious machine for conquering digital landscapes and vanquishing virtual foes. But what if you crave a break from the bloodshed and want to catch the latest episode of "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" (hey, no judgement)? Here's where things get a little...complicated.
The Bad News: A Match Made in Disappointment
Let's cut to the chase: Sling TV doesn't have a native app for PlayStation 5. So, if your dream was to sprawl out on the couch and seamlessly switch between slaying dragons and watching house flippers, you're outta luck. Think of it like trying to fit a square peg in a round hole...or trying to use a PlayStation controller to change channels (been there, done that, wouldn't recommend).
But Wait! There's a Glimmer of Hope (Maybe)
Hold on to your hats, Slingers! There's a workaround, but it's not exactly the smoothest tango. You see, you can try PS5 Remote Play. Now, this involves some serious mental gymnastics. Here's the gist:
- Get Sling TV on another device: This could be your phone, tablet, laptop, or even a dedicated streaming device like a Roku. Basically, anything Sling TV does support.
- Fire up PS5 Remote Play: This nifty app lets you mirror your PS5 screen on your phone or another device.
- Open Sling TV on the mirrored screen: Now, in theory, you should be able to watch Sling TV through the PS5 Remote Play.
The Not-So-Fine Print (Because There's Always Fine Print)
- It's a bit of a hassle: Juggling multiple devices and mirroring screens isn't exactly user-friendly.
- Quality may suffer: Depending on your internet connection, you might experience lag or buffering.
- Not all Sling TV features might work: Some features might be finicky through Remote Play.
So, is PS5 Remote Play the Sling TV savior? Not quite. It's more like a consolation prize.
The Moral of the Story?
For now, if you want to watch Sling TV on the big screen, you'll need a different device. But hey, maybe someday Sling TV will answer our pleas and grace the PS5 with its presence. Until then, there's always good ol' fashioned cable (just kidding...mostly).