New legacy Tablo DVR products are no longer available for purchase.
Tablo 4th Generation DVRs work very much like network-connected Tablo DVRs and are our current recommended choice.
For more information about those products go here.
There are two types of legacy Tablo DVRs: network-connected and TV-connected.
Network-Connected Tablo DVRs do not connect to your television. Instead, they connect to your home's router and use Wi-Fi or Ethernet to distribute live and recorded TV content via apps on a variety of devices including smartphones, tablets, streaming set-top-boxes, Smart TVs and computers. This type of Tablo DVR doesn't need its own remote.
Network-Connected Tablo DVRs include Tablo DUAL LITE, Tablo DUAL 128GB, Tablo QUAD, and Tablo QUAD 1TB
TV-Connected DVRs are designed for TV lovers who prefer a traditional set-top-box DVR experience with a dedicated remote and who primarily watch programming on a single television. They connect directly to your television while at the same time providing the DVR interface that Tablo customers know and love.
TV-Connected Tablos DVRs include Tablo DUAL HDMI, and Tablo QUAD HDMI
Things To Consider When Deciding Which Legacy Tablo is Best for You:
There are a few different factors to take into consideration when deciding which Tablo is the best fit for you. These factors include:
Do you have a large family and/or channel lineup?
- Large Family/Lineup – consider our QUAD models: Tablo QUAD, Tablo QUAD 1TB, Tablo QUAD HDMI
- Small Family/Lineup – consider our DUAL models: Tablo DUAL LITE, Tablo DUAL 128GB, Tablo DUAL HDMI
Where do you typically watch TV?
- Single TV – consider our TV-connected models: Tablo DUAL HDMI, Tablo QUAD HDMI
- Multiple TVs & Mobile Devices – consider our network-connected models: Tablo DUAL LITE, Tablo DUAL 128GB, Tablo QUAD, Tablo QUAD 1TB
Where is your TV antenna in relation to your TV?
- Antenna Near TV – consider our TV-connected models: Tablo DUAL HDMI, Tablo QUAD HDMI
- Antenna Far From TV – consider our network-connected models: Tablo DUAL LITE, Tablo DUAL 128GB, Tablo QUAD, Tablo QUAD 1TB
Do you have a solid home Wi-Fi network and consistent internet access?
- Great Home Network/Internet Connection – consider our network-connected models: Tablo DUAL LITE, Tablo DUAL 128GB, Tablo QUAD, Tablo QUAD 1TB
- Poor Home Network/Spotty Internet Connection – consider our TV-connected models: Tablo DUAL HDMI, Tablo QUAD HDMI
Do you want the simplicity of onboard storage?
- Onboard Storage – Consider our storage-included models: Tablo DUAL 128GB, Tablo QUAD 1TB
- Bring Your Own Storage – Consider our standard models: Tablo DUAL LITE, Tablo DUAL HDMI, Tablo QUAD, Tablo QUAD HDMI
Please see below for a Quick Reference Chart as to which legacy Tablo OTA DVR is right for you:
Please also see the Product Comparison Chart below: