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
- Roku, Amazon Fire TV/Android TV, Apple TV, Samsung and LG apps offer a recording conflicts screen.
Differences In Live Grid
- The Android Mobile app does not have live TV grid views (all, favorites, recent).
Differences In Player
- Roku, Amazon Fire TV/Android TV, Apple TV, Samsung and LG apps have the In-Player Content Tray, which offers handy channel-surfing options,
- Roku, Apple TV and Samsung have the Record Live feature, which allows you to start recordings while watching live TV. This will roll out to other apps in the upcoming months.
- Samsung (TIZEN) and LG (webOS) apps cannot display closed captions for live OTA content. They can display closed captions for recorded OTA content IF Audio Compatibility Mode is enabled and the recording has been archived to the internal drive.
Differences In Settings
- All 4th Gen apps can switch the Tablo DVR's LED on or off. All apps except the Android mobile app also offer an additional setting to dim the LED instead of 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.
- iOS, Android mobile, Roku, Samsung (TIZEN) and LG (webOS) can enable Audio Compatibility Mode. This resolves a known Roku playback issue and provides a workaround for Samsung/LG not showing closed captions for OTA content.
Differences In Shows, Movies, News and Sports
- Roku, Amazon Fire TV/Android TV, Apple TV, Samsung and LG apps have shows, movies, news and sports screens. These streaming-style guide screens make it easy to browse for new and upcoming programs in these categories to watch or record.
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 a menu 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.