Tablo Blog

The Tablo Cord Cutting Ecosystem

May 27, 2014

For those of us who are less technologically inclined, cutting the cord can be intimidating. But fear not! There are a number of user-friendly technologies on the market that can help you to access a similar quality and variety of content that you've come accustomed to with cable, but at a fraction of the cost.

This is why today we’d like to give you insight into different cord cutting technologies on the market and how we’ve designed Tablo to work with them as part of a larger cord-cutting ecosystem. 

4-Tuner Pre-Orders Open Now

May 23, 2014

We’ve been shipping the 2-Tuner Tablo DVR for just shy of two months now and we’re so happy about the amazing reception we’ve received from the media and fans.

But we haven’t had much time to rest on our laurels. In the background, we’ve been toiling away on the finishing touches for the 2-Tuner’s beefier cousin, the 4-Tuner Tablo DVR. Some fans holding out for those two additional tuners have been particularly excited for its impending arrival. 

Access Your Tablo Anywhere with Tablo Connect

April 24, 2014

Have you ever been bored at work (don't worry we won't tell), waiting for a doctor's appointment or in your local coffee shop, and thought to yourself, "Why can't I watch my local news, or last night's episode of the Big Bang Theory, or that awesome Simpsons episode re-run from last month?"

Well, you're in luck! Today we're talking about one of our coolest features that will let you do just that - Tablo Connect.

Watch Online All the Time with the Tablo Web App

April 10, 2014

Today we want to show you yet another way to access your Tablo content: our web app.

Our web app (optimized for Chrome and Safari web browsers) has all the Tablo app features you love in a flexible package. Let’s get into the details…

Can I Use Tablo Without a Subscription?

April 07, 2014

To enjoy the full Tablo experience, a subscription to our guide data service is recommended. For just $4.99 US a month, our guide data provides the beautiful cover art, episode and series synopses and metadata that make it easy to browse content and set recordings on your Tablo through our various apps. It also enables us to provide some of our cooler features.

The Time Has Come! – Tablo is Shipping!

March 31, 2014

We've been accepting pre-orders for the 2-Tuner Tablo since we launched at the Consumer Electronics Show in January. When many of you ordered you were probably thinking this:

Tablo on Android

March 17, 2014

Today we wanted to give you a tour of Tablo's native Android tablet app.

Android tablets are priced right and work great which is probably why Android devices now make up 62% of the tablet market and why we’ve designed the Tablo Android app (which works on Jellybean 4.1 and higher and on tablets with a 7"+ screen) to be just as awesome as the iOS app.

Tablo is Rockin’ on Roku

March 07, 2014

Many people have requested a look at how to use the Tablo antenna DVR through our Roku channel.

Here's a video showing the key parts of the interface. 

Catch The Wave - How Geography, Surroundings and Obstructions Impact your OTA HDTV Signal Reception - OTA Blog 3

February 04, 2014

We’ve already looked at different antenna styles, but one of the biggest factors affecting the quality of Over-The-Air HDTV signals you can receive is your home’s surroundings.

Since local television stations broadcast their programs in the form of radio wave signals, it’s easy to understand how the least amount of obstructions and distance between your HDTV antenna and the broadcast towers, the better reception you’ll achieve.

Blog series: Is Over-The-Air (OTA) HDTV right for you?

January 23, 2014

In order to browse, record and stream free broadcast HDTV on your Tablo DVR, you need both a hard drive (more on that here) and a digital antenna.

Over the next few blog posts we’ll be giving you an overview of all of the factors you need to consider in making an informed choice when deciding if Over-The-Air (OTA) HDTV is right for you, including antenna styles, tower location, geography,antenna placement, and available broadcast channels.