An excellent resource for Tablo set up is our Quick Start Hub. Feel free to follow along with this article or check out our hub here.
Check out a step-by-step video below or keep scrolling for text and image instructions.
Before opening the Tablo app, please ensure that your iOS device is connected to the Wi-Fi network that you would like your Tablo to be connected to. The viewing devices you wish to connect your Tablo to must also be connected to your network. You should not be using a VPN.
Please note first-time setup needs to be done using a smartphone or tablet. Setup cannot be completed using other Tablo-compatible devices.
Wi-Fi setup cannot proceed if you have an Ethernet cable connected to your Tablo. Unless you would like to connect your Tablo to the internet via Ethernet, please ensure there is nothing connected to Tablo's Ethernet port before proceeding with Wi-Fi setup.
Plugin Your Tablo
Set up your Tablo near your over-the-air (OTA) TV antenna. Connect the TV antenna's coaxial cable and the power adapter to the Tablo. Wait for its blue light to start pulsing slowly.
Set Up A Tablo Account
You'll need a Tablo account to register your Tablo. This is not a paid subscription service.
Connect to Your Tablo
Next, the app will ask you to connect to your Tablo via Wi-Fi. You'll simply need to click JOIN when it asks.
Connect to Internet
Next, you'll be asked if you would like to connect your 4th Generation Tablo to the network using Wi-Fi or Ethernet. Select CONNECT WITH WI-FI unless you prefer to connect your Tablo via Ethernet.
Check LED Indicator
At this point, as long as your Tablo does not have an Ethernet cord attached, its blue LED should pulse slowly. Take a look at your 4th Generation Tablo to confirm this is the case.
Once you have confirmed this, select CONTINUE from the bottom of the page.
You'll also see a warning that your smartphone, tablet, or home network should not be connected to a VPN. If it is, you'll need to disable the VPN until the setup is complete. You also should disable your VPN whenever your using your Tablo.
Join Your Wi-Fi
Once your iOS device has connected to your 4th Generation Tablo, you should see your home network’s name listed on the screen. If this is the network you would like to add your Tablo to, click USE THIS NETWORK and enter your Wi-Fi password.
If you would prefer to have your 4th Generation Tablo connect to a different network than what appears, click SCAN OTHER NETWORKS. From there, you'll be provided a list of available networks to select, so that you can enter your Wi-Fi password.
Once you have confirmed your home Wi-Fi network and entered the password, Tablo will attempt to join the network. This process can take a couple of minutes.
Once your Tablo has successfully connected to your Wi-Fi network, its blue LED will stop pulsing and become solid. At this point, the Tablo application will guide you through the rest of the setup process.
You can follow along with the rest of the setup process here.