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.
After you've set up Wi-Fi via iOS or Android or attached an Ethernet cord to your Tablo, you will be able to start a first-time setup process.
Update Firmware
Once you have added your Tablo to your network, you may be prompted to process a firmware update. 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.
Location Request
Your location is required in order 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 been connected to your Tablo. If not, connect your OTA Antenna to your Tablo 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 OTA (over-the-air) channels available using your antenna, as well as streaming channels available. You can tell if the channel is being received by your OTA Antenna if you see the channel number listed on the left.
Streaming channels will be listed at the bottom of the channel scan.
Select the channels you would like to add to your Live TV guide by tapping on them. Once your desired channels have been chosen, select SAVE & CONTINUE from the bottom of the screen.
Downloading Schedule
The Tablo will need to download the first 24 hours of TV guide information before it will be ready to 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 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.