Tablo Blog

Choosing the Right Live TV & Recording Quality Settings for your Tablo OTA DVR

May 16, 2018

We have decoupled the Tablo settings for Recording Quality and Live TV Quality so you can now you can choose a different setting for Live TV feeds than you choose for recordings. 

Keep reading to learn more and find out which Live TV and Recording Quality settings are right for your Tablo OTA DVR.

More Money Saving Tips from Savvy Cord Cutters

April 17, 2018

Frugal folks know that cutting the cord on expensive cable and satellite contracts is one of the best ways to save significant amounts of cash each month.

And once you start seeing your savings add up, making more small changes and smart choices can become addictive! That’s why we asked folks to share their money saving tips with us.

How to Watch the 2018 Winter Olympics Without Cable

January 18, 2018

You can watch the 2018 Winter Olympics – either live or later – even as a cord cutter.

Keep reading to find out how...

Cord Cutting 101: How to Cancel Cable and Start Saving Money in 2018

January 04, 2018

Looking to cancel your cable or satellite subscription?

In four easy steps, you can start watching the live TV you want, when you want, wherever you are, on your favorite device… All without the cost or commitment of cable or satellite TV contracts.

Tablo DVR How-To: Four Tips for Using the Tablo App on Amazon Fire TV

October 17, 2017

While the Tablo app for Amazon Fire TV is very intuitive, with the diversity of apps available, there will always be some differences in what one button does in our app vs. another. Keep reading to find out four tips and tricks that Tablo OTA DVR power-users should know when navigating the Tablo app on Amazon Fire TV...

Cord Cutter’s Guide to Streaming HD Video Without Buffering

July 10, 2017

Even if you can stream YouTube or standard Netflix content easily, older and slower WiFi router technology, improper router positioning, and interference from other appliances or neighbors can cause buffering issues when streaming high quality video like the HDTV content from your Tablo OTA DVR. Keep reading to find out why... 

TV Antenna Setup: How to Access OTA Signals from Multiple Directions

June 14, 2017

Learn more about the OTA antenna setups to pick (and which to avoid) to help you tap into signals from multiple local OTA TV broadcast towers and maximize the number of OTA TV channels you can watch. 

Take It Easy: A Gentler Approach to Cord Cutting

May 24, 2017

Have you been waffling about cutting the cord on cable? The good news is that summer is a low stress time to ease yourself, and your family, into the transition from pay TV to free OTA TV. 

Smart TVs vs. Set-Top Boxes - Five things Cord Cutters Should Consider

January 27, 2017

One of the key decisions to make when you’re considering cutting the cord, is how to best get content from streaming services, networked DVRs and other gear to your big screen TV.

Cord cutters have two main options for this today - connect a streaming set-top-box like Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV or Nvidia Shield to your existing television, or buy a new all-in-one Smart TV.

We’ll look at what you need to consider before making a choice, as well the benefits and drawbacks of each.

Cordcutting 101: Ten Ways to Ensure Your WiFi Network is Ready for Streaming

April 15, 2016

Whether you’re just embarking on your cordcutting journey or you’re a long-term member of the cordcutting revolution, getting the most out of your WiFi network (AKA: the backbone of your entertainment system) is critical. Here are our 10 tips for making sure your streaming media flows is swift and smooth throughout your home network.