r/tablotv

So I bought a tablo 4 and an antenna and everything I needed to make the set up work.

I have 12 over the air channels when I plug the coaxial directly into a tv. I have no over the air channels on the Tablo.

I called the Tablo company and we did troubleshooting. Turn off the Tablo. Turn it back on. Rescan. Delete the app. Reinstall. Rescan. Turn off the amplifier. Rescan. Turn on the amplifier. Rescan. Adjust the antenna. Rescan. Nothing works.

I'm waiting on an email from a Tablo technician because the phone lady was stumped. Think I'll ever get the email?

I guess I'll return the Tablo and try a different system if I don't get an email by Monday.

It's pretty discouraging. Any suggestions?

can't seem to figure out when in the guide and the CHANNELS VIEW mode, how do I set a channel as a favorite?

also noticed that I set the FAST LIVE TV and it does not start live tv when I start the app?

so the new app supposedly has free guide? while the old app has a paid $5 a month guide? do I have the right?

we have been using the paid guide for the last couple years. do I still need that?

Just received this from Tablo:

"To extend the life of your legacy network-connected Tablo device, you must update your Tablo firmware as soon as possible. Firmware version 2.2.60, rolling out now, contains a critical security patch that must be processed before May 25, 2026. "

Topshelf shortcut in ATV no longer works with the old app.

Once the legacy devices got approved for use with the new app on firmware 2.2.58, Apple TV now prioritizes the new app for all recordings when the old app is placed in topshelf. Tablo said they will fix this issue with the next firmware update. After installing 2.2.60 the same issue still persist.

Place the old app in top shelf to view all recorded shows in the old app. Select one of the shows in topshelf within the old app, and the new app opens up instead. If I removed the new app and select the show in topshelf, my ATV will not open it. I have to first select the old app and then go to the recordings menu to view the recordings, and then select the recording to view.

I have a legacy tablo quad and have the lifetime subscription that I purchased a few years back

I’ve been getting notices and emails to update to the new app for all the new amazing features with fast channels, etc.

I have not updated

Today (4/20/26) I get an email saying I have to update Update for the security patch or "connectivity between your Tablo device and Tablo servers will fail"

I guess that’s one way to scare people into updating to all tablo's new stuff

It’s kind of like when you have an iPhone and it’s getting older and all the updates will no longer work for that phone and the phone starts to fail. That’s one way they get you to buy a new phone.

My tablo buffers every few minutes when trying to watch our local channel 2. The broadcast antenna is 12 miles away and I placed the factory antenna in a window that faces the broadcast tower, it's a clear line of sight, I can see it on a clear day.

Any idea how to fix this? Do I need a better antenna or need to put it in my attic? It seems like optimal conditions for reception.

I've rebooted the unit and the software is up to date.

So i recorded American Idol last week, went to play it back and about half way through playback it quit, the screen froze, and the picture on the screen was like you pulled the antenna wire off but the snowy screen was in color and the whole thing re-booted to the Roku screen. All other recordings are ok.

Almost every Sunday I miss the first few minutes of US Marshals and Tracker cause the menu is blank and also when the Chicago programs are on.

Perhaps I need to use the ONN device people say they have little trouble with.

Appreciate the latest update, thanks!

WARNING: Users on firmware 2.2.42 must update before May 25th to ensure a critical security patch is applied. This patch was already applied for users on 2.2.58.

• Restores the ability for legacy apps to disable the Viewing Data setting
• Refreshes missing cover art for completed recordings
• Fix for issue with a subset of devices where a lack of external storage can cause channel scans to stall

NOTE: Post-upgrade database processes (if needed) may take several minutes to complete. During this time the LED will be blinking. Do not power down the Tablo until the LED is solid again.

Just wanted to share our experience so others can avoid the same problem. We have a Tablo Legacy Quad with lifetime guide and a yearly commercial skip subscription. Our unit was working perfectly.

I was curious about the new firmware because it mentioned streaming channels and other upgrades. Before doing anything, I called Tablo customer service twice — once by myself and once with my husband. Both times we were told the update would not affect our Legacy Quad. We were assured it would simply add another app, and that we could continue using the old app for commercial skip while using the new one for streaming channels and new features.

We went ahead with the update. At first everything seemed fine. A couple of days later, I watched TV on our Roku as usual before bed. The next morning the Tablo was completely bricked. Our best guess is that it performed another update overnight and that’s when it failed.

We really wish we had never updated. Just wanted to give others a heads-up so you can make an informed decision before upgrading your Legacy Quad.

I really love my Tablo in general. But it’s a shame that this bug hasn’t been patched by now.

I’m not downgrading my Apple TV experiencing by deactivating CAC audio just to accommodate a single app (Tablo) that can’t seem to get its act together.

I’m begging you, please fix this bug or at the very least give us a solid answer about why it hasn’t been patched, a timeline for when it will be. Thanks.