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SLING TV Unveils New Auto Record Feature Ahead of March Madness
• Don't worry about setting your DVR for March Madness games • Games will automatically record after you opt in ENGLEWOOD, Colo., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/
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[{"type":"text","content":"• Don't worry about setting your DVR for March Madness games\n• Games will automatically record after you opt in\nENGLEWOOD, Colo., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SLING TV, the streaming TV provider who puts customers in control of their entertainment, today announced the launch of its original feature, Auto Record. As anticipation builds for one of the most exhilarating sporting events of the year, March Madness, SLING TV users can now ensure they never miss a moment of the action with Auto Record. This innovative feature is set to change how users enjoy live sports and entertainment.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAuto Record is designed to seamlessly enhance the viewing experience, after users opt in, by automatically recording NCAA Football, NFL, NBA, NCAA Men's Basketball, MLB, NHL, Premier League, NCAAW, WNBA, Bundesliga and La Liga Santander. Games are subject to a subscriber's SLING package and availability on SLING, each game is saved for three days after its live broadcast. Users no longer need to worry about setting the DVR or missing out on their favorite games. Whether it's the buzzer-beaters, Cinderella stories, or championship showdowns, SLING users can now experience the excitement of March Madness and their other favorite sporting events, on their own schedule.\n\"We understand the passion our viewers have for sports, and with the introduction of Auto Record, we're enhancing their streaming experience like never before,\" says Gary Schanman, group president, DISH Video Services. \"With Auto Record, fans can catch the dunks, three pointers, and upsets offered on SLING.\"\nTo access Auto Record, users will need to subscribe to DVR Plus for $5 a month. Once subscribed, users must accept and opt in, in order to access Auto Record, then they can enjoy the convenience of recorded games, allowing you to watch only the parts of the game you want without any interruption. Auto Record does not count toward their 200 hours of DVR space provided by DVR plus.\n\"With Auto Record, we are empowering our users,\" added Schanman. \"At SLING our priority is to make streaming simple, flexible and to fit into the lives of our users. Auto Record does that.\"\nIt doesn't end there. In addition to Auto Record, SLING offers users these features to make watching multiple games easier.\nSPORTS SCORES: Just in time for all the action to start,...