Remote Shortcuts and Functions for the 4th Generation Tablo App

Tablo Support - Chris
Tablo Support - Chris
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The 4th Generation Tablo doesn't come with its own remote control. Instead, you'll use the Tablo app and the remote of whatever compatible smart TV or streaming device you're using to enjoy Tablo content. 

While you can always use the directional pad and OK/enter button of your remote to navigate the Tablo app, there are several tips, tricks and shortcuts to make it even easier. 
 

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Apple TV Remote

The basic remote functions for the Apple TV are:

 

 

Shortcut tips for Apple TV remote:

  • Use the Play Button when selecting a channel or current airing in the Live TV Grid or a recording in the Library to bypass secondary screens and start playback immediately.
     

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  • During video playback select down on the directional pad to access the In-Player Content Tray, which holds features including closed captioning and last channel.

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  • Press and hold the directional pad to or swipe quickly to skip through menus.
     

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Fire TV Remote

The basic remote functions for Fire TV are:

 

Shortcut tips for Fire TV remote:

  • Use the Play Button when selecting a channel or current airing in the Live TV Grid or a recording in the Library to bypass secondary screens and start playback immediately.

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  • During video playback select down on the directional pad to access the In-Player Content Tray, which holds features including closed captioning and last channel.

    Fire TV Remote Down.png

     

  • Press and hold the directional pad to quickly skip through menus.

    Fire TV Remote Left Right.png

 

Roku Remote

The basic remote functions for Roku are:

 

Shortcut tips for Roku remote:

  • Use the Play Button when selecting a channel or current airing in the Live TV Grid or a recording in the Library to bypass secondary screens and start playback immediately.

    Roku Remote Down.png

     

  • During video playback select down on the directional pad to access the In-Player Content Tray, which holds features including closed captioning and last channel.

    Roku Remote Down.png

 

  • Press and hold fast-forward and rewind to quickly skip through menus.

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Onn Remote

The basic remote functions for Onn are:

 

Shortcut tips for Onn remote:

  • During video playback select down on the directional pad to access the In-Player Content Tray, which holds features including closed captioning and last channel.

    Onn Remote Down.png

 

  • Press and hold the directional pad to quickly skip through menus.

    Onn Remote Left Right.png