Tablo Blog

2017 Guide to Watching NFL or College Football as a Cord Cutter

September 01, 2017

Cutting your cable subscription doesn’t have to be the end of watching live sports. It’s actually quite easy to watch your favorite football team all season long, even without cable. 

That being said, there are a couple of key things you need to know to make sure you’re not missing some of the biggest college football and NFL games this year. Keep reading to learn the steps you need to take to start watching football after cutting the cord.

What Cord Cutters Need to Know About ‘Fully-Loaded’ KODI Android TV Devices

July 13, 2017

Cord cutters should avoid ‘fully loaded’ KODI boxes because of app support and streaming quality issues, as well as other problems posed by the software and illegal Add-Ons that make them work.

Keep reading to learn more... 

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... 

ENTER TO WIN: Spring Into Cord Cutting with Roku and Tablo

March 20, 2017

For those of you looking to turn over a new leaf and cut the cord on an expensive cable or satellite subscription in favor of streaming TV, have we got a giveaway for you! We've teamed up with the streaming experts at Roku to give away a 43" Sharp Roku TV and a 2-Tuner Tablo OTA DVR!

Tablo + 4 Other Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do with Your Roku Player or Roku TV

March 15, 2017

A lot of Tablo Blog readers use Roku players and Roku TVs to watch live and recorded TV through the Tablo Roku channel. There’s so much more you can do on the Roku platform though. Here are some tips and tricks to make your Roku streaming experience better than ever!

How to Watch the 2017 Academy Awards as a Cord Cutter

February 24, 2017

The 89^th Oscars airs live Sunday, February 26 on ABC/CTV starting with red carpet coverage at 7 p.m. ET. Learn how you can watch live without a cable or satellite subscription.

Tablo FAQs - What Streaming Set-Top-Box Should I Use with Tablo?

October 28, 2016

Wondering what set-top-box streaming media devices you should use with your Tablo OTA DVR in 2016? 

The ‘best’ set-top-box for you really depends on your needs and budget, but we've compiled a list of things to keep in mind while shopping for a Tablo-supported streaming media device as well as our recommendations for Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Nvidia Shield, Xiaomi Mi Box and Xbox devices. 

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 FAQs – Where Should I Place my Tablo?

March 21, 2016

It can be confusing to choose the best location in your home to put your device since your Tablo DVR isn’t a traditional set-top-box. Since it doesn’t have to cozy up to your TV, let’s talk about the dos and don'ts of choosing a home for your Tablo.

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...