Tablo - DUAL 64GB OTA DVR with WiFi - Black

This product works great and is reliable. I love the fact that it supports a TV guide. However it is a paid subscription. This I was unaware of. The DVR works well. So far no issues. I would have rated 5 stars but the product is a little slow.

This has worked well for me. Easy to use, after a somewhat slow set-up process. The image quality during a live stream and off a recording are good, even at the medium settings. Nice to have the built in hard drive so I don't have to worry about extra components. Wish the app would update channels faster, and frustrating that you can't schedule recordings from your TV unless you buy the subscription. (You can schedule recordings from the app though, which is fine.)

This tablo is a great DVR solution if you are using OTA antenna. One thing that was disappointing was when I connected my antenna to tablo i received less channels than when I had it connected to my Xbox one via hauppague tuner. You definitely lose some signal strength by connecting to Tablo as opposed to straight to a TV or an Xbox one tuner. I called tablo about this and they said that it was normal (the reason was technical for me to explain but they did give me a reason). The folks at Tablo were easy to get on the phone, seemed knowledgable and were ready to assist with any problems, that is a big plus. It’s so easy to set up that you probably won’t need any help though. It’s great that you only need one antenna rather than having to buy an antenna for every TV or splitting your feed. I can watch and record live TV from my antenna on any TV (as long as you have installed the Tablo App on your roku, firestick, Xbox, etc). I can even watch and record from my mobile device when I am not home. One other thing that doesn’t bother me too much but may bother some people is that it can take about 10-20 seconds to change the channel. It’s not a big deal because I’m not going to be channel surfing the OTA feed, I’m either watching something or recording something. Depends on your location how many OTA channels you can get. Tablo gives you free guide data for the next 24 hours, that’s ok. If you want the 2 weeks of guide data, cover art, ability to set series recordings, and ability to watch when outside of your home network, then you do need to pony up 5 bucks a month, $100 a year, or $150 for your life. That seems reasonable to me. This device, to my knowledge, cannot be used with cable or streaming services. It’s for OTA only. It runs a little hot and I understand that that is normal. If you plan on ditching cable and you want to DVR network television, this is a product that you need. I paid $200 for the tablo duel. It’s a little steep upfront but worth every penny, in my opinion

Having read a review advocating for this device as easy to use for those seeking to use an HD antennae instead of paid cable/TV, it seemed like a no brainer. Price is not bad considering it was a one time investment and compared to what monthly prices are for Major Providers such as Slime Warner, or similar giants, it's understandable. Recommend that you understand what your personal needs are when it comes to cutting the cord before you purchase equipment as I was unaware that a Chromecast, which I currently utilize, is not 100% suitable for streaming the recorded content from the Tablo to my TV. Please review the content posted on Tablo's site to see what is recommended as a best case scenario for using this product in your home environment (Smart TV, Fire Stick, etc.) Pros: Geek factor Easy to set up Small Form Factor Cost Expandable Storage option Cons: No HDMI port for output directly to TV No remote

Works great! It seems to work better, connected to the router with network cable. I prefer to watch my ota stations directly while in the house, but this device is better for tablets and smart phones away from the house. Watching from the app on FireTV in the home is a bit laggy. I notice a little skip in the movement. This would be excellent for camping, or tailgaiting with a smartphone with unlimited data, a screanbeam mini, and a flatscreen.

This device works great for inside the house but you have to sync your devices that you want to use outside your home. I have a computer at a vacation home and I can't watch my local channels because I would have to bring that computer back home to sync on the network with the Tablo and then within 30 days it lose that sync and I have to start the process all over again.

I bought the Tablo after I canceled my AT&T UVerse service. I set up my Tablo in about 30 minutes. It was easy to set up but getting the settings right to record took some trial and error. I missed recording some shows the first few days but once I fiddled around with it, i got it working just right. This is a great Over-The-Air (OTA) DVR for cord cutters. I use a streaming service that doesn't include my local networks. Now I can record all my favorite OTA shows for free!! I only need one antenna and all the TVs in my home have access. Great Product once you set it up!!

Tablo says CUT THE CORD but if you have Tablo you can't cut the real cord because it will not work without at least having cable internet where thousands of Tv programs are available free. It will not connect directly to your TV. As a radio engineer, I am unimpressed. It appears to work fine if you continue to pay Tablo for their guide. However when you don't use the guide to record, it will often skip recording programs that are listed as scheduled. When you power it down, you can not get it back until you go on line. Now it is telling me there is no storage connected even though I have almost nothing stored and it will not let me watch anything it has already stored. This is a complicated device and as the on line comments clearly show it get very complicated if you do not use and pay for their guide every month. I have included a picture of the scheduler clearly showing it is recording the event yet it will not record this event. I have also showed what your screen will look like sometimes if you try to watch something after the device has been powered down. There must be better alternatives.