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Tablo (4th Generation) Over-the-Air [OTA] DVR

Tablo (4th Generation) Over-the-Air [OTA] DVR

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Watch and record live TV, subscription-free. Just one Tablo delivers antenna TV and free streaming channels to every screen in your home.

The Tablo Total System ("2-Tuner / With Antenna" & "4-Tuner / With Antenna") comes with a TV antenna.

If you already have an antenna that works for you, choose the “2-Tuner / No Antenna” or "4-Tuner / No Antenna" option to save even more.

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  • Whole Home Access

    One Tablo device lets you wirelessly watch TV on compatible smart devices in your home.

  • No Subscriptions

    Buy once & enjoy free TV forever — Tablo has no contracts, subscriptions or monthly fees.

  • Get Endless TV

    Watch ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC & more as well as 70+ free streaming channels with Tablo.

  • Record & Replay

    Watch, pause, record & replay live TV on multiple channels so you never miss a thing.

Tablo comes with everything you need to get started.

  • Tablo (4th gen) with onboard storage
  • Power supply and Ethernet cable
  • 35-mile TV antenna and coaxial cable (Tablo Total System only)
  • Free Tablo app for every smart device

Setting up Tablo is simple.

  • Step 1

    Download the Tablo app

  • Step 2

    Position your TV antenna

  • Step 3

    Connect your Tablo

  • Step 4

    Enjoy free TV

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Product Details.

What’s Included:

  • Tablo device
  • Power supply
  • 4′ Ethernet cable
  • Quick start guide
  • Tablo apps for every device
  • Indoor TV antenna & 6′ high performance RG6 coaxial cable (when you choose the Tablo Total System “2-Tuner / With Antenna" & "4-Tuner / With Antenna”)

Ports:

  • Power
  • Ethernet 10/100
  • USB 2.0
  • Coax

Dimensions and Weight:

  • Height – 35 mm (1.37”)
  • Width – 127 mm (5.00”)
  • Depth – 127 mm (5.00”)
  • Weight – 170 g (5.9 oz)​

Audio Format:

Pass-through of 5.1 Surround Sound when available

Concurrent Streams:

  • 2-Tuner / With Antenna: Watch and record up to two live channels simultaneously
  • 4-Tuner / With Antenna: Watch and record up to four live channels simultaneously
  • 2-Tuner / No Antenna: Watch and record up to two live channels simultaneously
  • 4-Tuner / No Antenna: Watch and record up to four live channels simultaneously
  • Watch on up to six devices at once

Processing:

  • 1 GB RAM
  • 128 GB Flash

Built-in Antenna Amplifier:

  • 11dB gain per tuner
  • 75 Ohm impedance (input and output)
  • Can be turned off if using external amplifier

Tablo Total System Included Antenna:

  • Reception range – up to 35 miles
  • Frequency range – 87.5-230MHz, 470-862MHz
  • Receiving range – VHF/UHF
  • Gain – 4-6dB
  • Impedance – 75Ω

Recording Capacity:

  • 50+ hours of onboard HD storage
  • Support for USB hard drives from 1 - 8TB (~1000 hours of HD storage)

Networking:

  • 100 Mbps Ethernet
  • 802.11ac dual band WiFi with MIMO

Video Format:

MPEG2 (recordings saved to onboard storage will be transcoded to MPEG4 to maximize capacity)

Frequently asked questions

Do I need internet to use Tablo?

Yes. You do need internet access to use Tablo. Like many modern gadgets, Tablo is a network-connected device, designed to have consistent high-speed internet access and will not function without it.

What devices can I use to set up my Tablo?

To set up your Tablo you’ll need an iOS or Android smartphone or tablet.

What smart devices are compatible with Tablo for viewing and managing live TV and recordings?

Tablo is compatible with streaming devices (sticks and boxes) and smart TVs from Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV/Google TV, Samsung, LG and Apple TV*, as well as smartphones and tablets running iOS and Android.

*COMING SOON

When will the Apple TV app be available?

The 4th generation Tablo app for Apple TV app is in beta testing now. We expect it to be available soon. 

If you do not have a compatible smart TV or streaming device, you can still use the 4th generation Tablo by connecting any compatible streaming device to your television.

Does Tablo require a subscription?

No. There are no subscriptions, contracts, or hidden fees with Tablo whatsoever. Programming from your TV antenna as well as the 40+ included internet-based streaming channels are absolutely free and there is no cost to enjoy any Tablo apps, features, or guide data.

What hard drives are compatible with Tablo if I want to increase recording storage capacity?

Tablo devices come with up to 50 hours of onboard HD storage. However, you can choose to connect a portable USB hard drive (USB 2.0 or 3.0) between 1TB and 8TB in size for up to 1000 hours of additional storage capacity. See the Tablo Support Portal for details and recommendations.

Can I watch or record cable/satellite or streaming services with Tablo?

No. Tablo is designed to stream and record broadcast TV from antennas as well as included free TV streaming channels. It does not support viewing or recording from streaming services like Netflix for Sling, or cable or satellite channels like ESPN or HGTV.

Does the 4th generation Tablo support ATSC 3.0 (aka NextGenTV)?

No. The tuners in the 4th generation Tablo support the ATSC 1.0 broadcast standard used by all major commercial broadcasts today and the Tablo device takes full advantage of it like never before. While ATSC 3.0 broadcasts are available in some markets, ATSC 1.0 broadcasts will continue through at least June 2027.

What are Tablo’s shipping and return policies?

Shipping is always free to residents of the United States. And while we hope you love your Tablo, if you’re unhappy for any reason we offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. Customers must pay for return shipping. See our store policies page for details.

Customer Reviews

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Aretha

Was not aware that I had to connect to the Internet with which I'm having some issues so I have not yet been fully able to utilize it yet.

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L.S. (Saint Johns, FL)
Tablo reception not good

I have ongoing issues not being able to view local channels....which is what I bought it for. The reception is often terrible even though I am within a large city and very near signal. The device also turns itself off about every 1/2 hour?? So you are watching something and it just shuts off. Sometimes I get errors that I cant watch a local channel at all "playback failed". So I really can't recommend this product if you expect any kind of reliability to watch TV. It's very hit or miss whether you will watch TV today.

Hi there, thank you for sharing your feedback about the Tablo (4th Generation) OTA DVR. We're sorry to hear that you have experienced issues with the reception and reliability of your local channels. This is certainly not the experience we want for our customers. We would like to work with you to troubleshoot and resolve these issues. Please reach out to our customer support team and we'll be happy to assist you. Thank you for your review and giving us the opportunity to improve.

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W.G. (Salem, OR)
Replaced My Legacy Tablo

I replaced a Tablo that I had purchased in 2014. I figured after 10 years, there should be improvements in the newest model. I’ve always enjoyed the older model though it had a few quirks I had to work around. I knew that with a new model there would be a learning curve having been used to the old way of doing things. The new model has fancier menus akin to other subscription services I use. I’m not thrilled with the channel guide. While it’s nice to be able to switch between all channels and my favorite channels, the description of each channel doesn’t load in favorite mode unless I switch to all channel mode, scroll through all of the channels, then go back to favorite mode. Also, I miss not being able to delete all recorded programs in a series all at once. I must delete one by one. It was also a disappointment that the recordings I had made on the old system couldn’t be merged into the new system. But I knew that going in, still I had some stuff I would have liked to keep. I was expecting the picture to be better but it looks about the same. It’s a good system and works well. But if I knew these things before, I probably would have kept the old system until it finally died.

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M.G.S. (Scottsdale, AZ)
Replaced my 2 channel Legacy with new 4 channel 4th gen model. Love it!

I needed more capacity (extra tuner) and am very pleased with this new system. The guide is clear and more responsive. I like the on board memory capacity too. I use an external house mounted antenna. If you watch the Antennaman video on youtube, he clearly demonstrates the 4th generation model capabilities.

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S.D. (Pontiac, MI)
Don't like it

It's not all it's cut out to be, freezes a lot and want stay connected. We actually stopped using it. A waste of money.

Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're sorry to hear that you've had trouble with your Tablo DVR. We understand how frustrating it can be when the device freezes and disconnects. We would love to assist you in troubleshooting and finding a solution that works for you. Please reach out to our customer support team and we'll do our best to make things right. Thank you for your feedback.

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