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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 100+ 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 100+ 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 (included with 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
  • Recording of some free streaming channels may be disabled due to licensing restrictions

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, Apple TV, Android TV/Google TV, Samsung Tizen and LG webOS as well as smartphones and tablets running iOS and Android. Recording of some free streaming channels may be disabled due to licensing restrictions.

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 100+ 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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Tom S. (Los Angeles, CA)
Saved me money!

I was paying $90/month for Youtube TV. Bought the Tablo and got rid of that bill. The Tablo works well. It doesn't perform at the speed of other devices. A little buffering now and then it should be using Bluetooth 5.0. I'd give it 5* if it had 5.0 or beyond.

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Red L. (Wayne, PA)
Unit works great ROKU support not so much

The tablo is easy to setup and works well. I live in a difficult area and had to move the antenna several times to find a workable spot, but with wifi that is not much of an issue.

The biggest issue is that the Tablo app does not work for Live shows on the new generation ROKU (missing codex).

I expected that the #1 antenna/pvr would work with the #1 Streaming stick. For what ever reason the can't agree on the streaming format.

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Eric G. (Bellefontaine, OH)
Great device

Works great the only issue i have is when my internet goes down i can't get it to work offline so i can watch my antenna channels on my tv only worked one time when my internet went down.My internet went down yesterday almost all day and could never get it to work with my antenna just kept telling me my internet was down on my roku.

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Zach S. (Miami, FL)
Nice replacement for Sat TV

We had Dish network with DVR's for many years. We bought the Tablo and put up an antenna to replace the service. The Tablo essentially does the same thing and saves us over a $100 a month. Granted I don't get hundreds of channels that I never watched, now just the ones I want. The DVR format is simple to use and works very well. It has the same features as Dish, like time shift and fast forwarding thru shows. Wish I cut the cord years ago. I am using the app on Apple TV. I installed it on one box and it automatically populated it on all my other Apple TV boxes throughout the house. Very easy setup.

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Stan J. (Los Angeles, CA)
Features seem to be missing

I’m a bit confused. When I signed up, I was under the impression that I could watch shows from the beginning where recording was in progress. At this point, I can only watch watch live and then recording gets canceled. Am I doing something wrong, or is this not a feature you offer?

Hi Stan,

Unfortuneatly, it is not possible to view in-progress recordings from the beginning of the program via Tablo apps on Apple TV, iOS and Android mobile devices. Others should work.

This is because the moble and Apple TV apps do not use the device's built-in player software, as Apple products and many Android smartphones and tablets do not support the playback of MPEG-2 video natively. For this reason, specialized player software is required.

This player software isn't able to differentiate between live streams and in-progress recordings, as they both do not have specific start and end points. Therefore, playback of in-progress recordings can’t be started from the beginning of the program on those devices.

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Disclaimers

  • Channels and Content are subject to availability in your area.
  • TV antenna range may vary based on topography, obstructions, and other variables.
  • Tablo OTA DVRs are designed for homes with Wi-Fi-enabled routers and a consistent high-speed connection to the internet.
  • Recording of some free streaming channels may be disabled due to licensing restrictions