An excellent resource for setting up your Tablo is our Quick Start Hub. Check it out here.
Watch the step-by-step video below or keep scrolling for text and image instructions.
After you've connected an Ethernet cord to your Tablo or set up a Wi-Fi connection via iOS or Android, you can start the first-time setup process.
Update Firmware
You may be prompted to process a firmware update. If so, select START UPDATE from the bottom of the screen.
It will take several minutes for your 4th Generation Tablo to download and install the new firmware. Once this has been completed, your Tablo will reboot.
If you encounter any difficulties with this step, DO NOT RESTART before consulting our article on firmware update tips and tricks or contacting Tablo Support.
Location Request
Your location is required to provide accurate TV guide data. Select the NEXT button to proceed.
You will be prompted to verify your zip code. If this is incorrect, select it so that you can enter a correct one.
Scan for Channels
Your TV antenna should already be connected to your Tablo. If not, connect it now. Next, select the START CHANNEL SCAN button at the bottom of the screen.
The channel scan can take several minutes, depending on how many channels are available in your area. You will see the channels received slowly populate as the scan is completed.
Once the scan has been completed, you will see a list of all over-the-air (OTA) channels available using your antenna, as well as all streaming channels available. You can tell if a channel is OTA if you see a channel number listed on the left. Streaming channels will be listed at the bottom of the channel scan.
Channels with a solid over-the-air signal and all streaming channels will be automatically checked.
If there are channels you would prefer not to be included in your guide, you can deselect them here. Once done, select SAVE & CONTINUE from the bottom of the screen.
If you're missing an OTA channel that you're sure you should receive, this article provides steps to help.
Downloading Schedule
The Tablo will need to download the first 24 hours of TV guide information before it is ready for use. This can take several minutes.
Start Using Tablo
Once 24 hours of guide information has been downloaded, you will be taken to a screen showing that the setup has been completed, and you will see an option to START USING TABLO.
Once you have selected this, you will be brought to the home screen, and you are ready to start enjoying your 4th Gen Tablo.
As additional days of TV guide data will be downloading in the background, please wait a full hour before attempting to schedule a series recording.