This article is specifically for 4th Generation Tablo apps. To see a version of this article for legacy Tablo apps, go here.
Table of Contents
- Differences in Tablo Setup
- Differences In Library Menu
- Differences In Live Grid
- Differences In Player
- Differences In Settings
- Other Differences
Differences In Tablo Setup
- You must have an iOS or Android mobile device to set up your 4th Gen Tablo.
- The iOS app gives you the option to format an external hard drive during setup.
Differences In Library Menu
- iOS, Android Mobile, Roku, Amazon Fire TV/Android TV, as well as Apple TV apps have the coming soon (airings) and failed recordings screens.
- Roku, Amazon Fire TV/Android TV and Apple TV also offer a recording conflicts screen.
Differences In Live Grid
- The Android Mobile app does not have live TV grid filters (all, favorites, recent).
Differences In Player
- Amazon Fire TV/Android TV, Apple TV, Samsung and LG apps offer an in-player control tray that allows you to browse programs airing on other channels and see information about the program you're viewing, including upcoming episodes.
- The in-player control tray on Apple TV, Samsung and LG also offers a last channel shortcut for those who like to flip between two programs.
Differences In Settings
- All 4th Gen Tablo Models, no matter the app, support formatting an external hard drive for extra storage within the settings screen.
- All 4th Gen apps can also switch the Tablo DVR's LED on or off. The Roku app offers an additional setting to dim the LED, rather than completely disabling it. We recommend keeping your Tablo DVR's LED on, as it is an important diagnostic tool.
- iOS and Android Mobile apps allow you to edit or change the location registered for your Tablo. 4th Generation TV-based apps bring up a QR code to this article, which shows you how to edit or change location in the phone/tablet apps.
Differences In Shows, Movies and Sports
- Roku, Amazon Fire TV/Android TV, Apple TV, Samsung and LG apps have shows, movies and sports tabs. These enable you to browse for new and upcoming programs in these categories to watch or record.
- Apple TV also has a tab for live and upcoming news and newsmagazine broadcasts.
Other Differences
- Roku, Amazon Fire TV/Android TV, Samsung and LG apps allow you to watch in-progress recordings from the start versus the currently airing position. This is not possible on mobile apps, nor the Apple TV app.
- iOS and Android Mobile apps have a forgot password button and enables you to add a new Tablo to your network.
- iOS and Android Mobile apps allow you to request deletion of your account.
- The iOS app also allows you to edit or change the Wi-Fi network to which your Tablo is connected.