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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.

Tablo DVR How-To: Power User Tricks for Navigating the Tablo Roku Channel

March 03, 2016

While interface of the Tablo Roku channel is very intuitive, with the diversity of channels available, there will always be some differences in what one button does in our channel vs. another. So, here are some tips and tricks that Tablo power-users employ for navigating the Tablo channel on Roku...

Cancel Cable, Keep your Sanity: How Tablo Works for Cord Cutters with Kids

February 17, 2016

When you’ve got a young family, any kind of savings in the monthly budget is very much appreciated. This is why many couples with kids are choosing to cut the cord on cable or satellite subscriptions, especially since they’re usually too busy with everyday life to watch much of their favorite shows live anyway.

That being said, saving money on TV to put towards more critical budget items (like groceries and diapers) doesn’t mean parents need to give up those 20 minute slices of freedom that a kids’ program can provide. Tablo is the perfect balance of immediate and on-demand access to quality kids’ TV programming for cord-cutting parents, allowing them to cancel their cable bill while still keeping their sanity.

Stop Paying for More Than You Need... Five Little-Known Money-Saving Tricks from Savvy Cord Cutters

January 29, 2016

For many people, saving money is the primary reason for cutting the cord on cable or satellite. This isn’t surprising given that the costs of cable are actually rising four times faster than inflation. That’s simply not sustainable for the average family.

Despite the best efforts of the cable industry, you can still save a significant amount of money (often $100/month or more) by becoming a cord cutter and still enjoy all of your favorite shows.

Here are five tricks from your fellow cord-cutters that’ll help you maximize your cord cutting savings... 

Tablo How-To: Getting Ready for the Fall TV Season

September 18, 2015

Fall premiere season is upon us and with it comes a raft of new shows and returning favorites. To make sure you don’t miss out on anything, we’ve assembled a few quick tips for discovering new shows as a cord cutter with Tablo.