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Rating 3.6 out of 5 stars with 579 reviews

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    Rating 3.9 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 3.8 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 3.8 out of 5 stars

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68%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers highly value the ease of use, recording capabilities, and straightforward setup of the 4th Gen DVR & Streaming Player. The DVR and ample storage space are also appreciated, along with the large number of channels it can access. However, some customers have expressed concerns about its performance, connectivity, software stability, and compatibility with certain devices, as well as inconsistent reception.

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  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Tablo 4th Gen 4 Tuner DVR

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Tablo Dvr works well and records everything I ask it to. It displays good crisp video playbacks. Unfortunately playbacks are few and far between. The Tablo app sucks. The app is installed on my cellphone, 2 smart tvs, and 5 firesticks. I am lucky if I can get the app to work on any them. Each time I try to watch something the app can't find the Tablo Dvr. I have to unplug the dvr and reinstall the app almost each time I try to playback a recorded video. I also have a third smart tv that I can't even install the app on.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Tablo TV
      Posted .

      Thank you for your feedback! We are working hard to improve Tablo's performance through regular firmware and app updates so your Tablo experience will continue to get better. TabloTV

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Tablo tv

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good product very easy to use and setup and a good price

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Product needs enhancement

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Can't FF a program while recording. Other than that this is a good product

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Tablo TV
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      Hi - thank you for your feedback. With the 4th Gen Tablo, you can now sneak a peek at your recordings while they're still going.

      From your Tablo app, go to the "TV Shows" section > Find your show, and if it's recording, you'll see a little icon, then tap on it, and now you're watching it live! TabloTV

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    No Apple TV Support

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works ok on iPhone and Google TV. Freezes a lot on Roku. Tablo needs to come out with Apple TV App soon or I will be returning it to Best Buy..

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    4th Gen

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I upgraded from the Tablo Quad, I like with this one how fast forwarding through recordings show the screen so you know where to stop. But you can't play your recordings from your old Tablo. And so far with this one I've not gotten the signal too weak, I think it's because this one has a antenna amplifier

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good little unit

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great for cord cutting. Would give 5 stars if it didn't freeze up once in a while

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Next day streaming!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Able to record all the programs that I’d miss due to my sleeping schedule. Works great!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Just another device

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Another streaming device with nothing more to offer. We couldn’t pickup any local air stations and the streaming channels that are included were nothing we wanted to watch.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Tabno

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Unfortunately, was unable to download the app on my tv. I was able to get the antenna set up but tablo would not pull in local channel to view or record.It would not pick up local channels. I gave up because it was time consuming.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Tablo TV
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      Sorry you're running into this.

      Not being able to pick up local channels is usually an antenna concern. We have an article on our knowledge base that should help.

      Should that fail, consider reaching out to our technical support team. TabloTV

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Tablo 4th Generation, 4 tuner

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So far, in 3 weeks time, i love my Tablo, works well on all myTelevisions, get all my local channels and more

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Review of tablo

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great needs more storage space in order to record all programs

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Frustrating to Use

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I've had for 1 month & in the past I was a cable tv tech for 17 years. The turner is very slow & sluggish. The channel scan constantly doesn't find my strongest local channel & I have to scan over & over. I've turned the internal antenna amp on & off, no help. My 10 year old series 3 Tivo works so much better. I'm beyond my return period and regret buying this, Unfortunately I can't recommend this unit.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Tablo TV
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      Hi Wonanza- we appreciate your review. It sounds like disabling the in-line amplifier didn't improve your situation. We also recommend not splitting the signal between the Tablo and the TiVo, and if you are, we suggest disconnecting the TiVo so the full signal strength is coming to the Tablo. Lastly, if you are not splitting, then we recommend an attenuator as the one channel you are not receiving may be overloading your turner. TabloTV

  • Cons mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Worst To Deal With.

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Had this Tablo for 6 months and it died. Bestbuy only warranties for 3 months. When I contacted tablo. I have gotten no response. The WORST company to deal with. I would never buy tablo or recommend to anyone. BEWARE

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Tablo TV
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      Hi there, all Nuvyyo products are provided with a 100% repair or replacement warranty on hardware defects for 12 months from the date of shipment from authorized retailers. Please open a ticket with our support team and they will assist. TabloTV

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Tv options

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love its ability for recording and easy to install

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Yea Tablo

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Using with a ClearStream 4Max outside antenna. Very clear reception of all local channels. Approximately 40 miles from broadcast towers. Had to connect to our router via ethernet cable. Was unable to establish a WiFi connection due to VPN security on our router. No more cable or $70+ streaming bills!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Tablo

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Freezes frequently. Overheated after 3 month. Would not work anymore.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Tablo TV
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      Hi Luis,

      Sorry you're running into that. Would you talk to our technical support team? They should be able to help. TabloTV

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Tablo vs. Amazon Recast

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a good device. The interface on the Amazon Recast recorder was easier to interface with. This device has a clearer and somewhat more colorful hues display than the recast device. Since the Amazon Recast is no longer available, which is sad, the Tablo is a good option.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Good for streaming not a great DVR

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    As a distributer of OTA content from an attic antenna this is a great unit. As a DVR, not so much. I get very strong signals and good connection between my router an this device and my TV's but the DVR freezes on a consistent basis especially if I', try to watch the beginning of a show I am recording. It's new and it's buggy, this could be a fantastic device if they get the bugs out.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Tablo TV
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      Thanks for the feedback, Robert! We're constantly working to improve Tablo improve Tablo through regular firmware updates -- so your experience should continue to get better. TabloTV

  • Cons mentioned:
    Connectivity

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Tablo, sucks

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Buffers all the time, can't watch a whole movie or anything else without buffering or losing connection

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Tablo TV
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      Hi Cindy,

      Sorry you're running into that.

      Buffering is usually due to your network connection. If possible, consider connecting your Tablo to your router via ethernet.

      If you're still have buffering problems, reach out to our technical support team. TabloTV

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Tablo

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We love our Tablo. It is so nice not to have to pay a Satellite company for tv. We get 137 channels. We get the local Cincinnati and Dayton channels, plus a ton more. We only pay for internet. We bought an antenna from Cowboy Antennae. We have had no problems.

    I would recommend this to a friend