4th Generation Tablo DVRs work with 4th Generation Tablo apps, which provide:
- 14 rolling days of TV guide data.
- All DVR scheduling features, including series recording.
- Access to an additional 125+ free internet-based streaming channels (US Only).
- Ongoing app updates.
- And much more.
Table of Contents
- 4th Generation Tablo Apps and Legacy Compatibility
- Legacy Tablo Hardware Subscriptions
- Considerations For Legacy Tablo Customers
4th Generation Tablo Apps and Legacy Compatibility
4th Generation Tablo apps are also compatible with most legacy network-connected Tablo hardware devices, once they have completed the legacy transition.
- Which Legacy Models are Compatible with the 4th Generation App?
- What Options Does the Legacy Transition Enable for My Legacy Tablo Device?
- How to Enable the Legacy Transition on Your Tablo Device
Legacy Tablo device users who have completed the legacy transition can also choose to keep using legacy Tablo apps. While no new functionality will be added, you will be able to continue to enjoy their familiar layout and features for the foreseeable future.
Legacy devices that are not eligible for the transition can continue to use legacy apps.
Legacy Tablo Hardware Subscriptions
An active TV guide data service subscription will always be required to use advanced features on legacy Tablo models using legacy Tablo apps.
Some of the subscription-only features current legacy customers enjoy today are not available or will not be made available in the new Tablo app experience.
However, compatible legacy Tablo owners can try out the 4th Gen app experience and, optionally, cancel their subscriptions if they decide to make the switch.
Legacy Tablo hardware subscriptions are not transferable to 4th Generation Tablo DVRs, as they do not require or recognize subscriptions.
Considerations For Legacy Tablo Customers
Legacy Tablo customers should review the following considerations before switching to a 4th Generation Tablo device or exclusively using the 4th Gen app experience.
4th Gen Apps Do Not Support Tablo Connect
The 4th Generation Tablo app and the 4th Generation Tablo do not support Tablo Connect. Owners of network-connected legacy Tablo models who rely on this feature should keep this in mind.
4th Gen Apps Do Not Support Premium Service/Automatic Commercial Skip
The 4th Generation Tablo app does not support Premium Service subscriptions or Automatic Commercial Skip. Existing Tablo customers who still use this now sunsetted feature should keep this in mind.
4th Gen Apps Have Different Platform Support
The 4th Generation Tablo does not currently offer support for PC or MAC.
4th Gen Apps for Samsung and LG Cannot Display Over-the-Air Closed Captions
Closed Captions cannot be displayed for OTA broadcasts on our 4th Generation Samsung and LG Apps. This article explains why.
4th Gen Apple TV and Mobile Apps Do Not Allow Viewing In-Progress Recordings From the Beginning
Because of player limitations, in-progress recordings cannot be viewed from the beginning on Apple TV and mobile apps via 4th Gen Tablo devices. The reasons are explained here. Completed recordings have no such restrictions.
The limitations on in-progress recordings also do not apply to recordings on legacy Tablo devices when played on 4th Gen apps for Apple TV and iOS.
Features Still In Development on 4th Gen Apps
Several popular features are still in development within the 4th Generation Tablo app, including manual recording, guide screens for iOS and Android mobile apps and conflict resolution on iOS/Android mobile, LG and Samsung.
The Surround Sound toggle is also not available for legacy devices when accessed via 4th Generation apps.
Transferring Recordings & Schedules
Should you upgrade or replace your Tablo, you cannot move existing recordings or recording schedules from legacy network-connected or TV-connected Tablo devices to the 4th Gen Tablo. This is because the 4th Generation Tablo uses a different type of recording format. You also cannot transfer recordings or schedules from one 4th Gen Tablo device to another.
However, legacy Tablo DVRs that take advantage of the Legacy Transition can still see most of their recordings in both generations of Tablo apps. The manual recordings are the exception and will have limited visibility in 4th Gen apps.
4th Gen Devices Are Not Generally Available in Canada
4th Generation Tablo devices are not generally available to consumers in Canada, as the integrated free streaming channels are licensed only for customers in the United States.
Canadian customers with legacy devices eligible for the Legacy Transition can use 4th Gen apps, but the free streaming channels will not be offered.
Canadian customers with legacy devices not eligible for the legacy transition can purchase a 4th Generation Tablo for a limited time using the Legacy Trade-In Coupon Program.