A small subset of free streaming channels available via the 4th Generation Tablo app cannot be recorded due to licensing agreements.
There are no restrictions on recording over-the-air programming.
Most free streaming channels on the Tablo platform can be recorded and enjoyed on your schedule. However, the licensing agreements of some content owners do not permit recording of their content.
When you attempt to schedule a program on a recording-restricted channel, you’ll see the following message:
Recording Restricted
Due to licensing restrictions, the recording of content on this channel is disabled.
Why Can't I Record All of Tablo’s Free Streaming Channels?
We’re always working to bring the best free streaming TV content to the Tablo platform.
To avoid limiting future partnerships and the selection of content that Tablo owners can enjoy, recording will be restricted on some newly added streaming channels as per licensing agreements with select content owners.
Tablo device owners will continue to be able to record most of the free streaming channels available. We will also continue to seek recording restriction-free agreements with new content partners where possible.
Recording will not be restricted on over-the-air antenna TV channels.
How Do I Determine If I Can Record a Specific Channel?
- Channels with numbers in Tablo’s live TV grid (like NBC) are pulled in over-the-air from your TV antenna. There are no restrictions on recording OTA TV programs or channels with Tablo.
- Channels not numbered in Tablo’s live TV grid (like Say Yes to the Dress) are internet-based free streaming channels. Only those that are restricted will display an error message when you try to set a recording.
If you see a different error message when attempting to set a recording on an over-the-air or free streaming channel, there could be a problem with the TV guide data for that station. Updating your Tablo's TV guide data (SETTINGS > GUIDE > UPDATE GUIDE) may help.
Which Free Streaming Channels Are Recording Restricted?
For additional details on which free streaming channels are restricted from being recorded with Tablo, click here.