Sling launches Slingbox M1 and SlingTV in Canada, now with Chromecast support

Canadians will soon be able to get the Slingbox M1 and new SlingTV in stores. While we await official word from Sling on the new releases, pricing has been set at $179.99 CAD and $329.99 CAD for Slingbox M1 and SlingTV respectively. Find out more about the new TV Anywhere products here. Hit jump to get more info on Chromecast support.

Additionally Slingbox now supports Google's Chromecast through their  Slingplayer apps for iPhone, iPad, Android phone and very soon Android tablet. Sling integrated the ‘Cast’ icon into our Slingplayer apps giving customers who have a Slingbox the ability to watch their living room TV on another TV in the house or a TV in a remote location using a Chromecast device. 

Customers can connect to their Slingbox on a supported mobile device and then send the video to their Chromecast-equipped TV by tapping the cast icon that will appear next to the remote control commands on screen.

The Slingplayer app then acts as a remote control for changing the channel, navigating the guide or accessing the DVR that is connected to the Slingbox. We’ve also integrated a full hand-off between the app and the Chromecast device allowing customers to exit the Slingplayer app to do other things on their mobile device without interrupting what’s playing on the TV.

Stay tuned for the official news complete with all the new features and details.