A:Not at this number; hours here are 7am-7pm EST.The least busy day is Friday, and the most busy day is Tuesday.If the call center is closed, you can schedule a call.
Q:
How long will I wait on hold?
A:The average hold time is 2 minutes.The longest hold times are on Wednesday, and the shortest are on Friday.You can skip the hold time for free.
How do I get through the phone menu to a live person?
Consider using our free service that calls and talks to customer service for you, then sends you a report. Or use our free service that waits on hold and tells you when a human rep is on the line. But if those options don't appeal to you, our team has also documented the phone menu for Slingbox below.
Our AI powered phone can dial, navigate the phone menu, wait on hold, and even talk to customer service for you, for free. You don't even need to learn about the path through the various phone options.
That same, free GetHuman Phone can call and navigate the menus and wait on hold for you, but you can opt to do all the talking. We notify you when a rep is on the line and ready to talk, so no need to worry about changing menu options and weaving your way through the maze.
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GetHuman researchers routinely call this Slingbox phone number to document the phone system.
Here is our latest tip for weaving through the phone menu to get to a real person the fastest:Press 1, then wait
Below are some clips we've found from Slingbox's phone menus and tips that help give an idea of what you will encounter when you call. We've highlighted why they are important as well:
Heard when the phone system first answers
"Welcome to HughesNet.
This call may be monitored and recorded for quality and training purposes."
Excerpt from a call with Slingbox
Saturday, November 30, 2024 6:01 PM
What are the hours and when should I call?
Slingbox operates the call center for this 877-467-5464 phone number 7am-7pm ET.The short answer is that you should call on a Friday.This observation and the following section are based on analysis of a sample set of 598 calls made in the last 90 days using our free, web-based phone (see above).
When you use our free AI-powered phone to call and talk, wait on hold, or navigate for you, it will automatically wait until the Slingbox call center opens before trying to call. It will ask your permission before it places the call, so you can also further delay that scheduled call until you are ready. But that means you can "set it and forget it" ahead of time.
An important note: busy times vs hold times vs best time to call
When we refer to busy or less busy times, we are talking about the volume of calls. The busiest times are when the most people are calling this Slingbox phone number (least busy times have fewer people calling). This high call volume does not necessarily mean that you will have a long hold time when you call. Companies like Slingbox staff their call centers differently based on the time of day and day of the week, so you may experience a shorter wait on hold at the busiest of times. When we refer to the best time to call, we are referring to the optimal combination of lower call volume and shorter wait times.
The least busy time to call
The least busy day to call Slingbox is Friday.The most busy day to call is Tuesday.Again, this is based on a sample of 598 calls made with our AI-powered, web-based phone in the last 90 days.
The shortest wait on hold
We measured the shortest hold times to be on Friday.The longest wait in the queue on average occurs on Wednesday.
In summation, the best day to call Slingbox is Friday.In this case, it's a no-brainer. Friday is not only the least busy day for calling this Slingbox number, but it is also the day with the shortest hold times.
Why Customers Call Slingbox
If you have time to do a bit of reading before you call Slingbox, we recommend you read over some of our problem-specific articles.
A Slingbox is a device that allows you to watch your home television programming on any internet-connected device, anywhere in the world. It captures the TV signal from your set-top box or DVR and streams it over the internet to your portable device, such as a smartphone, tablet, or laptop. The Slingbox connects to your home network and transmits the TV signal to your device using the SlingPlayer app. This app decodes the video and audio signal, allowing you to control your TV remotely and stream the content in real-time. With a Slingbox, you can enjoy your favorite shows, live sports, or even your recorded content wherever you have an internet connection.
You can use various devices with a Slingbox. The Slingbox is compatible with smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktop computers. It supports both iOS and Android operating systems, allowing you to watch your favorite content on your preferred device. Additionally, Slingbox works well with streaming devices such as Apple TV, Roku, and Chromecast, making it possible to enjoy your favorite shows and movies on a big screen. Whether you are on the go or at home, Slingbox provides flexibility and convenience by allowing you to access and control your TV content from multiple devices. With Slingbox, you have the freedom to enjoy your entertainment wherever and whenever you want.
No, there is no monthly fee or subscription required for using a Slingbox. Once you purchase a Slingbox, the device is yours to use without any additional costs. However, it is important to note that while there are no fees for using the Slingbox itself, you may incur data charges from your internet service provider when streaming content remotely. Additionally, some features and services such as SlingPlayer apps for mobile devices may require separate purchases or subscriptions. Nonetheless, the Slingbox itself does not impose any ongoing fees or subscriptions, allowing you to enjoy your favorite TV shows and content from anywhere, anytime, without additional monthly expenses.
Click the link above to get answers to just about any Slingbox customer service question, including step by step guides for the most complex issues. You can also detail a new issue and get answers instantly.
Below is a sample of recent calls to Slingbox, and their purpose. Are any of these similar to the reason you are trying to call?
Contacting SlingBox support: "I called the number, but it's no longer a viable number anymore."
- From a call lasting 11m 41s , Nov 30, 2024 6:01 PM
Information about why customers call Slingbox is extracted from issues that customers have reported to GetHuman.
As a last, sometimes only, resort- Slingbox customer service can be accessed through their website. This can entail digging through help articles before finding a form and "being allowed" to submit a problem to their team, and rarely leads to a real-time conversation, which is why GetHuman does not recommend this unless it's the only way.
Conclusion and closing notes
This is Slingbox's best phone number, the real-time current wait on hold and tools for skipping right through those phone lines to get right to a Slingbox agent. This phone number is Slingbox's best phone number because 3,588 customers like you used this contact information over the last 18 months and gave us feedback. Common problems addressed by the customer care unit that answers calls to 877-467-5464 include Where to buy, Complaint, Technical support, Repairs, Returns and other customer service issues. Rather than trying to call Slingbox first, consider describing your issue first; from that we may be able to recommend an optimal way to contact them via phone or web. In total, Slingbox has 1 phone number. It's not always clear what is the best way to talk to Slingbox representatives, so we started compiling this information built from suggestions from the customer community. Please keep sharing your experiences so we can continue to improve this free resource.
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