The Sling TV 11-6 error code signifies an issue with location and can be caused by a geo-blocked streaming location, device issues or your VPN configuration.
Sling TV error codes may cause panic when they first appear, but they are actually there to help you identify potential problems.
The 11-6 error code, for instance, means that there is a location error and you likely need to restart your device or browser or even use a VPN to circumvent it.
The Sling TV error code system
There are few things more frustrating that seeing an error code displayed on your screen instead of the content that you wanted to watch.
Although these error codes do not necessarily conjure up happy emotions, they are actually meant to be a useful tool for you or a helpful technician to be able to diagnose and (hopefully) fix the problems that you may be experiencing while using the Sling TV streaming service.
The Sling TV error code system groups varying categories of errors together and can help you identify the root cause of an issue from the issues that the internal sensors and monitors of the platform have picked up.
What the Sling TV 11-6 error means and how to fix it
Knowing exactly which issue is plaguing your Sling TV watching experience is particularly helpful.
This is because with complex systems like streaming services these problems can range from server connectivity issues, which are completely out of your control, to simple update or device settings issues that can be solved in a snap.
If you have seen the Sling TV 11-6 error pop up on your screen recently, you are in luck, because this is one of the errors that you can attempt to solve on your own.
Any Sling TV error which starts with the number 11 indicates that the cause of the issue lies in your streaming location.
Sling TV is geo-gated, which means that the service is currently only available for devices located in the United States and Puerto Rico. If you try to use Sling TV to stream outside of these locations, you will likely receive an 11-6 error message.
Fortunately, if you are located in the United States or Puerto Rico and you receive this error message, it could just be a bug and you might be able to fix it by simply restarting your device or your browser. You can also get around this error by using a well-configured VPN.
Other reasons why you could be seeing the 11-6 error code
You do not need to be concerned if you are seeing the 11-6 error code even though you are trying to use Sling TV to stream content within an approved geographical location.
This error also sometimes occurs when the platform cannot detect your location or when there is a miscommunication between your IP address and your other location data.
In this case, it is best to ensure that the location settings on your device are correct and that Sling TV has the necessary permission to access this location and to clear the cache to avoid any confusion.
Restarting your device and your browser
Restarting your device is always a good option when you receive any kind of error message from a third party site or an application like Sling TV.
Restart procedures for different kinds of devices vary, but you should be able to look up this procedure in your device’s manual or by simply locating the “Restart” option in the settings menu.
If you are seeing an 11-6 error code on the Sling TV website to stream content, you may also want to restart the browser that you were using to access the website and clear any cookies that could potentially be slowing it down.
Why you are seeing an 11-6 error message while using a VPN
If you are trying to use the Sling TV streaming service from a location outside of the United States or Puerto Rico, but you are using a VPN to do this and you are still receiving an 11-6 error code, this indicates that your VPN is not configured properly.
Some of the popular VPNs on the market are able to bypass Sling TV’s geographical restrictions, but if you are still experiencing trouble, you need to check the following:
- Is your VPN connected to a server in the United States or Puerto Rico?
- Has your VPN server been blacklisted by Sling TV?
- Is there a different server for the United States or Puerto Rico that you could try instead?
- Have you cleared your browser’s cookies to ensure that Sling does not pick up your previous location?