The latest Tablo news and tips to enhance your free TV experience. 

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Tablo Q&A – Do People Still Use TV Antennas?

This week, we're unpacking myths and misconceptions about modern antenna TV and discovering why it's actually the best way to watch your favorite shows for free.
Tablo's flexible and compact design is ready to help you watch and record free TV

Tablo Q&A – What is the Benefit of a 2-Tuner Versus 4-Tuner Tablo Device?

There are many reasons why you might want to consider the flexibility of a Tablo with 4-tuners versus 2-tuners.
Tablo's flexible and compact design is ready to help you watch and record free TV
Tablo Wi-Fi Networks

Tablo Q&A – Which Wi-Fi Band Should I Use?

Knowing the difference between Wi-Fi bands can give you a better overall experience, especially when it comes to streaming TV with Tablo.
Tablo bright LED

Tablo Q&A – Can I Turn Off the Tablo’s LED?

If you find the light from Tablo’s LED distracting, there’s no need to unplug or relocate it. Simply change the LED's brightness in settings.
Tablo bright LED
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Tablo Q&A – Why Can’t My TV Antenna Get a Signal Close to the Broadcast Tower?

It’s easier to pick up free over-the-air TV signals closer to your local broadcast towers, but reception can be tricky if you live too close.
Jumbo jet flying over a sky scrapper and office building.

Tablo Q&A – Could a Nearby Airport Affect My Antenna TV Signal?

As planes come and go, over-the-air (OTA) TV signals in the same vicinity can bounce off their shiny metal surfaces, creating multipath interference.
Jumbo jet flying over a sky scrapper and office building.
Diagram showing how a TV antenna connects to the 4th Generation Tablo.

Tablo Q&A – Why Don’t I See Any Local Channels on My Tablo?

If you see the streaming channels included with Tablo, but you're missing local networks, one of four antenna-related issues has occurred.
Tablo app in paused state.

Tablo Q&A – Can I ‘Channel Surf’ With Tablo?

There are some helpful shortcuts within Tablo’s Live TV screen and player to help scratch your channel surfing itch.
Tablo app in paused state.
Tablo app Favorites view on TV.

Tablo Q&A – Can I Change the Sort Order of the Live TV Grid?

With so much free TV available on Tablo, the favorites filter on the live TV screen will keep your most-watched channels at your fingertips.

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How to restart your phone/tablet

Sometimes, just restarting your smartphone or tablet can clear up issues with apps. The links below will provide detailed instructions on how to force close your Tablo app. 

Apple iPhone

Android smartphones 

Most Android smartphones and tablets can be restarted by holding the POWER button and then selecting RESTART or POWER OFF and RESTART from the POWER OPTIONS menu.

NOTE: Newer Samsung devices require you to hold the POWER/SIDE button and VOLUME DOWN to make the POWER OPTIONS menu appear. On the Google Pixel 6, hold the POWER and VOLUME UP buttons.

How to force close your Tablo app?

Sometimes, just restarting the app can fix things. The links below will provide detailed instructions on how to force close your Tablo app. 

Apple iPhone/iPad

Android smartphones/tablets 

Need help with the final steps?

Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.  Follow the steps in the video below for a full walkthrough of the remaining parts of the Tablo setup process.

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Getting your channels...

You can get channels for free!
Over-the-Air Channels
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Streaming Channels
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Tablo gives you more!
  • Pause, Record, Replay
  • Enjoy your shows whenever it’s convenient for you.
  • 50+ hours of built-in storage
  • Expandable via USB for up to 8TB of additional space.
  • Your Local Channels
  • Watch Free OTA channels – news, sports, live events, and more.
Tablo gives you more!
  • Popular Streaming Channels
  • Far more than a standard antenna can deliver.
  • Subscription-Free Entertainment
  • Get premium content without paying for costly streaming services.
  • Pause, Record, Replay
  • Enjoy your shows whenever it’s convenient for you.
  • 50+ hours of built-in storage
  • Expandable via USB for up to 8TB of additional space.

This is an estimate only. Actual broadcast TV channels received may vary based on TV antenna location, reception, topography, and other obstructions. Streaming channels require an internet connection. View the Channel Details Report for specifics of each channel and to help determine what antenna is needed. 

Reception alert:  Based upon the location you entered, you may not get many of the major networks.  As a result, Tablo may not be the best fit for you.  Please enter your full address above for best accuracy. 

Major Local Broadcast Channels

Major networks you know that have live sports, major events, local news and more. 

Entertainment and Lifestyle Channels

Sports Channels

News Channels

Movie Channels

Family and Kid Channels

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Additional TV Broadcast Networks

Internet Streaming TV Channels

Internet-based free streaming channels .

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All Reality
American Country Network
At The Movies Channel
Bachelor Nation
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Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern
Buzzfeed Unsolved
Chasing Criminals
Cheddar logo
Classic Cinema
CNN Headlines
CNN Originals
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Crime Scenes
Declassified logo
Discovery Turbo
Fawesome logo
Fubo Sports Network
Great American RomComs logo
Grit Xtra logo
Gusto Espanol
HBO Boxing
Anime HiDive logo
Historian Logo
History Untold
Home Crashers
How To
Joel Osteen Logo
Johnny Carson TV
Laff More logo
LatiNation
Mysterious Worlds
Mystery Science Theater 300
Newsmax logo
OZ TV logo
Pickle TV
Popular Science logo
Pure Flix logo
Say Yes to the Dress
Science is Amazing
Sports Illustrated TV logo
Space Science Now logo
Surf Cinema
Survive or Die
Sweet Escapes
Tasty logo
Carol Burnett Show
Dog Whisperer logo
Red Green Channel
Travel + Adventure
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