How to Watch Live TV from Dish on Your iPad
Make sure your set-top box is Sling enabled., Download the Dish Anywhere app., Login using your Dish ID., Click on Live TV., Find shows and channels using the guide.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Make sure your set-top box is Sling enabled.
In order to watch live TV from Dish on your iPad (or other mobile device) you will need to make sure that your set-top box has Sling.
Fortunately, almost all new subscribers are given the Hopper with Sling.
If you have the 1st generation Hopper or another box, you might have to purchase a Sling Adapter. (This costs $50 on Amazon.) -
Step 2: Download the Dish Anywhere app.
Now that we know your set-top box is ready, it's time download the app.
Go to the App Store (or Google Play on Android devices) and search for Dish Anywhere.
Download the app! , Once you've downloaded the app to your smart phone or tablet, you'll have to log in using your Dish ID.
Unfortunately, this great app is only available to subscribers who pay for Dish.
If you don't have a Dish ID, then you can create one using your account number or phone number by clicking Create Account. , You're in! After logging in, you will see a lot of options for watching video-on-demand.
By clicking the Live TV button in the upper hand right hand corner.
When you do this, you are creating a connection back to your home set-top box.
The live video is sent directly from your home to your device. , Not sure what to watch? Click Guide at the bottom, and you can go through all of your channels while you're still watching Live TV. -
Step 3: Login using your Dish ID.
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Step 4: Click on Live TV.
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Step 5: Find shows and channels using the guide.
Detailed Guide
In order to watch live TV from Dish on your iPad (or other mobile device) you will need to make sure that your set-top box has Sling.
Fortunately, almost all new subscribers are given the Hopper with Sling.
If you have the 1st generation Hopper or another box, you might have to purchase a Sling Adapter. (This costs $50 on Amazon.)
Now that we know your set-top box is ready, it's time download the app.
Go to the App Store (or Google Play on Android devices) and search for Dish Anywhere.
Download the app! , Once you've downloaded the app to your smart phone or tablet, you'll have to log in using your Dish ID.
Unfortunately, this great app is only available to subscribers who pay for Dish.
If you don't have a Dish ID, then you can create one using your account number or phone number by clicking Create Account. , You're in! After logging in, you will see a lot of options for watching video-on-demand.
By clicking the Live TV button in the upper hand right hand corner.
When you do this, you are creating a connection back to your home set-top box.
The live video is sent directly from your home to your device. , Not sure what to watch? Click Guide at the bottom, and you can go through all of your channels while you're still watching Live TV.
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