Brand Name | Tablo TV |
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Item Weight | 1.04 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 5 x 5 x 1.38 inches |
Item model number | TF1282B-01-CN |
Color Name | White |
Special Features | USB Recording (DVR) |
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Tablo 4th Gen 2-Tuner Over-The-Air (OTA) DVR - Watch, Pause & Record Live TV, News, Sports & Movies Throughout Your Home Over Wi-Fi - Pairs w/Any TV Antenna - 50+ Hrs Recording - No Subscriptions
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Brand | Tablo TV |
Connectivity Technology | Ethernet |
Connector Type | Coaxial |
Special Feature | USB Recording (DVR) |
Resolution | 1080p |
Supported Internet Services | Google TV |
Controller Type | Remote Control |
Color | White |
Product Dimensions | 5"L x 5"W x 1.38"H |
Compatible Devices | iPhone, Android Phone, Roku TV, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV |
About this item
- WATCH, PAUSE, RECORD, & REPLAY LIVE TV: Enjoy live TV from major networks, including ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC(2), as well as a curated selection of free live streaming TV (FAST) channels
- WHOLE-HOME ACCESS: 1 DVR pairs with any TV antenna to let you watch TV on multiple compatible devices at once, including smartphones, tablets, as well as smart TVs & streaming players from Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Chromecast w/ Google TV, Samsung TV(1)
- NO SUBSCRIPTIONS OR HIDDEN FEES: Pay once for the Tablo device and watch and record your favorite live, local TV shows, along with free streaming TV channels without contracts or ongoing fees(4)
- RECORD MULTIPLE SHOWS: 2 tuners within this device allow you to record one live TV channel while watching another for viewing flexibility
- WATCH, PAUSE, RECORD LIVE TV: Watch, pause, and record live TV, including ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC, as well as a curated selection of free live streaming TV (FAST) channels
- RECORD 50+ HOURS: Never miss a moment with 128GB of onboard recording storage; add up to 8TB of external USB storage(3) to record even more
- GET MORE TV CHANNELS: Access more than 70 additional free streaming channels you can’t get with your TV antenna alone, enhancing your endless free-TV experience(4)
- TIME-SHIFT VIEWING: Start watching in-progress recordings—perfect for catching the action from the beginning or skipping to the good parts
- EASY SETUP: Connect the Tablo DVR to ANY TV antenna; connect it to your home network via Wi-Fi or using the included Ethernet cable; download the Tablo app on your smartphone or tablet and follow the setup instructions(4)
- WI-FI CONNECTIVITY: The only OTA DVRs with Wi-Fi, Tablo devices let you position your TV antenna wherever it can get the best signal reception, then wirelessly streams live and recorded free TV content throughout your home to compatible devices.
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User interface | 3.3 | 3.8 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.2 |
Easy to use | 1.6 | — | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.7 | — |
Stream quality | — | — | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 |
Voice Recognition | — | — | 4.2 | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.2 |
Picture quality | 3.8 | 4.3 | — | 4.5 | — | — |
Sold By | Tablo TV | ZapperBox | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
memory capacity | 128 GB | — | 32 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
connectivity tech | Ethernet | Wi-Fi, Ethernet | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wireless | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
controller type | Remote Control | Remote Control | Remote Control, Voice enabled remote | Remote Control | Voice Control, Remote Control | Remote Control, App Control |
supported services | Google TV | YouTube | Amazon Instant Video, Google TV, Hulu, Netflix, YouTube | Hulu, Netflix, Pandora, Prime Video, Vudu | Hulu, Netflix, Pandora, Prime Video, Vudu | Hulu, Netflix, Pandora, Prime Video, Vudu |
weight | — | — | 116 grams | 1.1 ounces | 0.9 ounces | 1.6 ounces |
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No SubscriptionsBuy once & enjoy free TV forever — Tablo has no contracts, subscriptions or monthly fees. |
Get Endless TVWatch ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC & more as well as 40+ free streaming channels with Tablo. |
Whole Home AccessOne Tablo device lets you wirelessly watch TV on compatible smart devices in your home. |
Record & ReplayWatch, pause, record & replay live TV (on up to two channels) so you never miss a thing. |
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For watching Tablo on the big screenTablo is compatible with Roku, Amazon Fire TV and Android / Google TV. |
For setting up your TabloTablo is compatible with Android and iOS smartphones / tablets. |
Available shortlyThe following are not currently supported but coming soon: Vizio, LG webOS, Samsung TIZEN and Apple TV. |
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Tablo works on popular smart devicesTablo lets you watch TV anywhere in your home on compatible devices |
Whole-Home EntertainmentOne Tablo lets you enjoy free TV in any room in your home. |
Tablo works with any TV antennaTablo pairs with any TV antenna to take your free TV experience to the next level. |
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ASIN | B0CBVT6SLL |
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3.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #1 in External TV Tuners |
Date First Available | August 21, 2023 |
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Customers like the ease of setup of the streaming media player. They say it's relatively easy to set up and use, offering unparalleled convenience, flexibility, and control. They are also happy with picture quality. However, some customers have reported recurring shutdowns and issues with power. Customers also disagree on value, performance, recording quality, and connectivity.
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Customers like the ease of setup. They say the product is relatively easy to set up, simple, and elegant looking. They also say the channel guide is easy to navigate and offers unparalleled convenience, flexibility, and control over TV-watching. Customers also mention that the recording interface is intuitive and the app is convenient.
"...model that does away with all the extra fees and is much more consumer-friendly. You just pay for the DVR and you’re done. Great!..." Read more
"...I wired the Tablo unit directly to my Mesh Wi-Fi System. The setup went smoothly and I was watching local TV stations as soon as I loaded the..." Read more
"...Its interface for watching live TV is user-friendly and intuitive, offering a pleasant alternative to traditional channel surfing...." Read more
"...2 - The Tablo will stop and want to set-up itself (again) up from time to time, even though it's already set up.. Doesn't really hurt anything, but..." Read more
Customers like the picture quality of the streaming media player. They say it has a great picture with outstanding performance on 45 channels. They also mention that the color is better and that it provides access to high-definition content without the need for a cable.
"...The 4th Generation Tablo image quality is clean and Sharpe as compared to Tablo Dual LITE [TDNS2B-02-CN] ...." Read more
"...While the picture quality is good, there have been a couple of times when the sound was ahead of or behind the picture - I had to completely power..." Read more
"...Picture is great, and the app is very easy to use...." Read more
"...yet and hasn't ended - and I really hated this - you don't get the screen capture pictures and you only have a progress bar to tell you where you..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the standalone streaming media player. Some mention it works pretty well on the phone, has impressive functionality, and pulls in channels with your antenna. However, others say the process keeps failing to complete, it's painfully slow, and the transmission is always paused in the middle of programs.
"...Because no remote is included with device, navigating the interface takes more keystrokes than a Tivo which has many dedicated buttons to access..." Read more
"...TV is user-friendly and intuitive, offering a pleasant alternative to traditional channel surfing. Therefore, I rate Tablo a solid 3 out of 5 stars...." Read more
"...20 minutes later no idea who won because tablo won't replay it and kepts buffering in the game. I requested a refund though tablo...." Read more
"...It works fine on my Samsung phone,Chromebook,ROKU,and especially my I PAD.I HAVE TRIED WITH NO LUCK TO GET THE APP ON MY MICROSOFT SURFACE PRO 6,..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the streaming media player. Some mention that it has the ability to display the few channels they want to see, the digital channels are good, and the channels display nicely on the channel guide. However, others say that the device found no local channels, it won't display all the same channels that their TV's tuner will display, and that a lot of the channels are victims of buffering problems.
"...app and using some other apps on the Fire Stick, the stick was having trouble reconnecting to the Tablo unit...." Read more
"...There are over 40 free streaming channels included that can be recorded from.Programs can be listed by genre and channel...." Read more
"...Prior to Tablo, signal drops were rare, but now, when scheduling multiple recordings without live TV viewing, about a third of the time, recordings..." Read more
"...I do, though, have to take off one star for its inability to connect wirelessly to my network and Tablo Support's lack of solution to this setup..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the streaming media player. Some mention the cost for the device is great when you factor in other options that may require, and that it's worth the money. However, others say that it is not much of a bargain, a big waste of money, and unwatchable.
"...The program guide is included for free - no monthly or annual charge...." Read more
"...No help from. Don't buy.... Big waste of moneyWho ever filed the class action lawsuit.... Include me..." Read more
"...Despite this, I still find it to be a decent investment, especially considering the cost savings compared to traditional satellite or cable..." Read more
"...in the middle of programs (buffeting?)—to the point that it almost impossible to watch...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the recording quality of the streaming media player. Some mention that it records well and reliably, while others say that it fails to record due to poor reception.
"...WD Elements (external 2.5" USB-powered only) hard drive.. Playback is much more reliable now..." Read more
"...It then shows in the pop-up display box. It does not show for recorded shows...." Read more
"...Recordings come over very good,looks like a live broadcast! Had to hit reset button a couple of times,but this is not a major issue...." Read more
"...I just want to do it do a final update, the support for tableau does not exist...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the quality of the streaming media player. They mention that it keeps buffering, has bugs, and has poor picture quality. Some say that the app has too many bugs and errors. They also say that it hangs or freezes when changing channels.
"...later no idea who won because tablo won't replay it and kepts buffering in the game. I requested a refund though tablo...." Read more
"...the Tablo TV/Roku Express combo are relatively minor, but the buffering problem (black screens) is very annoying...." Read more
"...However, it does come with its share of bugs. I've encountered issues with scheduled recordings, experiencing success only 66% of the time...." Read more
"...The stations come in great and stable.I havent had the oppertunity to record anything,as I only got it yesterday...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the power of the streaming media player. They mention that it shuts down more often on antenna connection than the antenna connection directly to their TV. They also say that it randomly crashes and reboots.
"...Tablo app to go to another app and then come back, the Tablo app will often start over again like you’re running it for the first time rather than..." Read more
"...have done all the trouble shooting... Too late to return but can not finish any games. No help from. Don't buy.... Big waste of money..." Read more
"...After a reset, the pauses would still continue, but they were at longer intervals and shorter duration...." Read more
"...2 - The Tablo will stop and want to set-up itself (again) up from time to time, even though it's already set up.. Doesn't really hurt anything, but..." Read more
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So after using this new Tablo for a couple weeks, here are my thoughts about it. Setup was pretty straightforward. I created my account online and went through the setup process on the device. It hung up at one point so I had to restart it and then the process completed without any further issues. Here are my pros and cons about the device:
Pros:
Device size is very compact - about 5” round. So it will fit in most any size cabinet or table where space is limited.
DVR can be accessed on anything and anywhere in the house that supports the Tablo app - smart TVs, smartphones, tablets, Roku etc. without needing another device.
The program guide is included for free - no monthly or annual charge.
There are over 40 free streaming channels included that can be recorded from.
Programs can be listed by genre and channel.
Channel setup in settings lists channel signal strength on all channels at the same time as a string of 1-4 dots with color coding.
When fast forwarding or rewinding through a recorded program, the UI will display thumbnails of the scenes.
Cons:
Because no remote is included with device, navigating the interface takes more keystrokes than a Tivo which has many dedicated buttons to access features instantly.
At the time of this writing, the channel guide has only 6 days listings vs. 14 for Tivo.
There’s a delay of several seconds when accessing another day’s listings for the guide to refresh.
There is a several-second delay when tuning in to any channel.
There are no channel up and down buttons for surfing channels. Instead, you have to arrow down to get a horizontal row with thumbnails of shows currently airing from which you can choose one of those shows. However, this is only available in the Android TV app, not the Android mobile app or the Roku app. On those you have to exit the program and go back to the guide to choose another program.
Program descriptions are often very minimal. For example, no actors for a given show or movie are listed in the description. Original air date only shows when you are in the guide and click on the show. It then shows in the pop-up display box. It does not show for recorded shows.
If you leave the Tablo app to go to another app and then come back, the Tablo app will often start over again like you’re running it for the first time rather than go back to the place you were at when leaving the app.
When scrolling through the channel guide, if the cursor is positioned in the channels column, the thumbnail and program description will not update as you’re scrolling down or up the guide. On the Android TV app, the thumbnail and description disappear. In the Roku app they stay to whatever thumbnaiil and program description were last displayed.
There is no option to restart a recorded program when playing it back if you’ve watched part of it already. However, a program can be rewound pretty quickly to return to the beginning.
The included amount of storage - 128GB, may not be enough for someone who records a lot of programs. For that person, they will need to buy an external USB hard drive or SSD to increase recording capacity.
The DVR has 2 tuners vs. 4 tuners on some other DVR products which may be a deal-breaker for some users, depending again on how many programs you plan to record with it.
Overall, in spite of some of these cons which may or may not be important to the individual user, I think this is an excellent DVR solution, especially if you don’t currently own any type of DVR. I’m not aware of another stand-alone DVR solution that you can purchase at this price point.
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2024
So after using this new Tablo for a couple weeks, here are my thoughts about it. Setup was pretty straightforward. I created my account online and went through the setup process on the device. It hung up at one point so I had to restart it and then the process completed without any further issues. Here are my pros and cons about the device:
Pros:
Device size is very compact - about 5” round. So it will fit in most any size cabinet or table where space is limited.
DVR can be accessed on anything and anywhere in the house that supports the Tablo app - smart TVs, smartphones, tablets, Roku etc. without needing another device.
The program guide is included for free - no monthly or annual charge.
There are over 40 free streaming channels included that can be recorded from.
Programs can be listed by genre and channel.
Channel setup in settings lists channel signal strength on all channels at the same time as a string of 1-4 dots with color coding.
When fast forwarding or rewinding through a recorded program, the UI will display thumbnails of the scenes.
Cons:
Because no remote is included with device, navigating the interface takes more keystrokes than a Tivo which has many dedicated buttons to access features instantly.
At the time of this writing, the channel guide has only 6 days listings vs. 14 for Tivo.
There’s a delay of several seconds when accessing another day’s listings for the guide to refresh.
There is a several-second delay when tuning in to any channel.
There are no channel up and down buttons for surfing channels. Instead, you have to arrow down to get a horizontal row with thumbnails of shows currently airing from which you can choose one of those shows. However, this is only available in the Android TV app, not the Android mobile app or the Roku app. On those you have to exit the program and go back to the guide to choose another program.
Program descriptions are often very minimal. For example, no actors for a given show or movie are listed in the description. Original air date only shows when you are in the guide and click on the show. It then shows in the pop-up display box. It does not show for recorded shows.
If you leave the Tablo app to go to another app and then come back, the Tablo app will often start over again like you’re running it for the first time rather than go back to the place you were at when leaving the app.
When scrolling through the channel guide, if the cursor is positioned in the channels column, the thumbnail and program description will not update as you’re scrolling down or up the guide. On the Android TV app, the thumbnail and description disappear. In the Roku app they stay to whatever thumbnaiil and program description were last displayed.
There is no option to restart a recorded program when playing it back if you’ve watched part of it already. However, a program can be rewound pretty quickly to return to the beginning.
The included amount of storage - 128GB, may not be enough for someone who records a lot of programs. For that person, they will need to buy an external USB hard drive or SSD to increase recording capacity.
The DVR has 2 tuners vs. 4 tuners on some other DVR products which may be a deal-breaker for some users, depending again on how many programs you plan to record with it.
Overall, in spite of some of these cons which may or may not be important to the individual user, I think this is an excellent DVR solution, especially if you don’t currently own any type of DVR. I’m not aware of another stand-alone DVR solution that you can purchase at this price point.
Who ever filed the class action lawsuit.... Include me
Update.... Another great game ruined. 2 minutes left in overtime. 20 minutes later no idea who won because tablo won't replay it and kepts buffering in the game. I requested a refund though tablo. I will update how there customer service is when it's done.
Update one. When you email customer service you get an email back saying because of high volumes responses are delayed 2 to 3 days. Apparently everyone needs support because it doesn't work.
Additional update... It took them a week to reply and they tried to blame it on my equipment. They said I need to use a Western digital hard drive. Ironically I use a western digital hard drive, which I spend an additional $100 on. If you read there forum you will see The buffering issue is not a small issue by a few customers it's actually very widespread. Even at that.... the picture I provided if from live tv. Buffering is just as bad. It is not the hard drive. I would definitely not recommend this product until they work out the bugs.
Update again. 2 weeks later customer service replied with a blank email. If you have issues the support is terrible. I was reading over the table forum and customer support was getting after customers for talking badly about their lack of support.
I just want to do it do a final update, the support for tableau does not exist. They sent me through various troubleshooting guides including spending more money to relocate my router, buy a new hard drive, and additional cables to hardwire the tableau to the router. We rebooted the tablo and everything else they they could suggest. And ironically once we've tried everything they could think of, they literally started to over by telling me to reposition the router. When I told them that we've already been through all those troubleshooting steps, they sent me an email that they were going to send it to support. At this point I was rather frustrated until then I would just rather them send back my money, or a replacement unit. It's been months with no reply. I bought this for the NBA season, which ended last week It has been a nightmare for almost a year. I would highly recommend find a different solution
Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2023
Who ever filed the class action lawsuit.... Include me
Update.... Another great game ruined. 2 minutes left in overtime. 20 minutes later no idea who won because tablo won't replay it and kepts buffering in the game. I requested a refund though tablo. I will update how there customer service is when it's done.
Update one. When you email customer service you get an email back saying because of high volumes responses are delayed 2 to 3 days. Apparently everyone needs support because it doesn't work.
Additional update... It took them a week to reply and they tried to blame it on my equipment. They said I need to use a Western digital hard drive. Ironically I use a western digital hard drive, which I spend an additional $100 on. If you read there forum you will see The buffering issue is not a small issue by a few customers it's actually very widespread. Even at that.... the picture I provided if from live tv. Buffering is just as bad. It is not the hard drive. I would definitely not recommend this product until they work out the bugs.
Update again. 2 weeks later customer service replied with a blank email. If you have issues the support is terrible. I was reading over the table forum and customer support was getting after customers for talking badly about their lack of support.
I just want to do it do a final update, the support for tableau does not exist. They sent me through various troubleshooting guides including spending more money to relocate my router, buy a new hard drive, and additional cables to hardwire the tableau to the router. We rebooted the tablo and everything else they they could suggest. And ironically once we've tried everything they could think of, they literally started to over by telling me to reposition the router. When I told them that we've already been through all those troubleshooting steps, they sent me an email that they were going to send it to support. At this point I was rather frustrated until then I would just rather them send back my money, or a replacement unit. It's been months with no reply. I bought this for the NBA season, which ended last week It has been a nightmare for almost a year. I would highly recommend find a different solution