Today’s question comes from Jada, who asks, “Will Tablo help my TV antenna pick up more channels? I get about 30 now and have seen some reviews that say it does.”
Tablo isn’t specifically designed to improve your reception or help your existing TV antenna pick up additional over-the-air TV channels. Tablo is, however, designed to enhance your free TV viewing experience.
Keep reading to learn more.
How Tablo Works
During setup, your Tablo will access your TV antenna to scan the channels it picks up so you can add them to your lineup via the Tablo app.
Once the channels are added to your lineup, Tablo will match them with enhanced TV guide data listings delivered over the internet.
The advanced metadata allows you to schedule one-time or recurring recordings for your antenna TV channels using Tablo apps on compatible devices.
How Tablo Could Help
As mentioned, using Tablo won’t automatically increase the number of TV channels you can enjoy, but there are ways it could help, including:
- Improved antenna positioning
Instead of needing to connect directly to your TV, Tablo allows you to place your TV antenna wherever it gets the best over-the-air signal reception. During setup, the Tablo app will help you choose the optimal spot in your home. This simple change could allow your TV antenna to ‘see’ additional channels broadcast in your area.
- Reduced signal loss
Just one TV antenna and one Tablo can stream your over-the-air channels wirelessly to compatible devices anywhere in your home. By avoiding splitting your TV antenna feed between multiple television sets or eliminating very long (100+ feet) cable runs between your antenna and TV could reduce signal loss enough to pick up additional channels.
- Free streaming channels
The most likely source of additional channels mentioned in reviews are the 100+ free internet-based streaming channels you can watch and record with Tablo. These additional channels are detected during setup and can be added to your channel lineup alongside those you receive from your TV antenna.
Have Bad TV Reception?
If your current TV antenna struggles to pick up the channels you want to watch, it’s smart to do a bit of research and improve your setup before investing in Tablo. Choosing the right TV antenna model for your needs and installing it in an optimal location will ensure your antenna TV channels come in strong enough to have a great Tablo experience.
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