Customer Ratings & Reviews

Cut the cord and worth the product get lots of channels

I really, really like this device, but... the software for streaming for Roku and FireTV is kludgy. Sometimes to change channels I need to shut the app down, once I even had to reboot my Roku box. I also think the tuner isn't very sensitive. If you don't have an extremely strong signal, it won't recognize the channel. I guess I had to wrangle it into submission, but it suits my situation and has worked well since I got it all figured out. I put an old 2tb drive on it and it does DVR really well and it's nice to be able to back up or pause a live broadcast. I also bought a SiliconDust but I took it back and kept the tablo.

It works great for a while, but then it freezes up. Sometimes just the picture freezes, but not sound. Other times the whole thing just crashes and I have to leave the channel and go back to it, or leave the app entirely. This is quite a nuisance and has led us to not use it so much. Hopefully, it resolves after some software updates, but it hasn't been the savior I wanted it to be from pricey streaming services.

Great little box - easy set-up for me. Was concerned initially with reviews and issues indicated on some Reddit threads, but so far experience for me has been good. I should note that I do live in an area where i receive great OTA channel strength. Am using a 60-mile Best Buy Insignia thin antenna.

So sorry I wasn't able to use it, I have a Vizio tv, and Tablo isn't compatible with my tv. I have to return it

Overall, it works well but it has few flaws. The guide window can't be viewed will also showing current show. If you are not careful about exiting the each time, it locks. You then have to do a forced stop. After which it will load right.

Works great. No monthly fees. Easy to install!!!!!

Excellent idea and good product, it does not have a 5 star because of the guide, even thou it is free it lacks of basic sorting options that does not helps. Besides that the video quality is excellent.

Works ok if you need in house streaming to mobile devices. Does not go to a PC, however, does work with Firestick. Has connection issues occasionally and initial setup isn't the easiest. Cannot connect to it outside the house.

I have an older Tablo I use outside the house, this does work faster in the house and provides better quality which is why we tried it. I really like the on board memory, for incidental recordings. Still wished it went outside the house.

I use over the air antenna. This made it better. Gets you some free channels not available. no Monthly fees.

I love this thing! Compared to some of the negative reviews, I can only guess that they've made software improvements or that it depends on the equipment you're streaming with. This connected immediately to wifi and has worked flawlessly for me. It's remarkable to be able to browse guides for antenna channels and set series recordings the same as a traditional DVR on cable. I added an external 5TB drive and I can record almost 1000 hours if I want. And no monthly fees. The app for Nvidia Shield connects beautifully with no cords. I can fast forward commercials. With a good antenna, this thing is amazing!

It seems to work well. Sometimes when the app boots up it doesn’t like to load and i have to hit the back button for it to load. Definitely use an external hard drive, it increases the quality of the recording.

I've had the Tablo for a few months now and was worried about the purchase because some of the reviews. For me, it's been absolutely perfect for my needs. I bought a nice antenna, hooked it up and have been happily watching HD local channels on TV's throughout my house. DVR works great too. Very pleased with it

Use to have a TIVO which screws you with a subscription fee to use it. I love that this provides recording and programming grids for free. This is part of my cable cutting, since we use it to record mostly OTA programming.

If you have a good to medium antenna this product is for you to avoid paying for cable. Lots of channels and free recording.

Pretty good product. I bought it to replace a fire Tv recast. had problems with the guide/scheduling service but that was a problem for all users for a month. Tablo inc kept me informed of the problem and that they were working toward a solution. It affected me in being able to record the evening news. I like the fact that there are no service charges.

Pleased with the function of this device. However I wish it was more user friendly as well as connecting to the tv.

This is a great investment. I definitely would recommend it.

Works great. Easy to set up. I enjoy having the ability to set recordings from my phone. Fast forward through commercials works great. Good tv guide built into app. Very good addition to my tv experience.