DVR for Antenna TV
For anyone desiring a DVR for Antenna TV, Tablo offers one of the best, easiest to use solutions in the market today. Providing a comprehensive grid-style TV guide plus the ability to easily record shows, sports, news – these devices are great for cord-cutters. If you are looking for the best, least expensive way to cut the cord from overpriced cable and satellite, with Tablo and a properly installed HD Antenna, you can get 70+ HD local channels for free forever plus a DVR for antenna TV.
Why Tablo is the Best DVR for Antenna TV
No DVR for antenna TV is perfect, but Tablo is the best OTA DVR for most Cord Cutters. We approach evaluating OTA DVRs based on four factors – practical functionality, easy to use, support help and maximum savings. Here’s what you need to know about Tablo’s Quad HDMI Streaming OTA DVR:
- Simple interface. One remote. No TV input changing
- Best integration with streaming devices and apps
- Easy setup (if you get our recommended hardware)
- Great help center including live support
- Free TV guide or low annual or monthly upgrade
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How the Tablo DVR Works with Live Antenna TV
The Tablo Quad Network DVR works by connecting the coax from your HD antenna (read more about properly-installed and configured HD Antennas) to stream live and recorded OTA free TV via your home Wi-Fi (read about whole-home wi-fi) to your Wi-Fi connected devices in your home (smart TVs, streaming media players, phones, computers, tablets, etc.).
A diagram of how the Tablo DVR works.
The Tablo Quad HDMI Streaming OTA DVR requires a live Antenna coax connection and an internet connection (hardwired recommended). It comes with its own remote, which is limited to OTA Antenna guide, live TV and recordings.
I know it sounds odd, but for ease of use and integrating all apps into 1 UI and 1 remote control we actually recommend adding a newer Streaming Media Player like a 4K Fire TV Max on all TVs.
Why? The Tablo box and remote are fine if you only use 1 TV and focus on OTA only. Most people use a lot of different apps and stream on multiple TVs in addition to free OTA. Where the Tablo box can really shine is behind the scenes, when you install the Tablo app on multiple TVs and integrate it into your existing supported internet connected device/TV using that one remote control (Smart TV, Fire TV, Roku, Apple TV, etc.). A single Tablo OTA Streaming DVR pushes free OTA Antenna TV (live and recorded) to all your existing Smart TVs and streaming devices!
The hardware needed to DVR Antenna TV
- Tablo Quad HDMI OTA DVR – required
- USB External Hard Drive (for DVR storage) – required
- Tablo TV Guide Annual Data Service – highly recommended
- Whole-home Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Network (faster & better Wi-Fi coverage) – highly recommended
- Amazon Fire TV 4K Max w/ WiFi 6 – (best streaming device for all TVs) – highly recommended
StreamWise Solutions can install Tablo DVR for you
For some, network DVRs, Wi-Fi and cord-cutting is just too technical and over whelming. StreamWise Solutions takes the fear and uncertainty out of cord-cutting because we believe everyone should pay the least possible for a great TV entertainment experience. Connected living should be easy.
Our StreamWise Solutions experts offer free whole-home TV and wi-fi consultations to discuss what cord-cutting alternatives are best for you. Should you decide you want our help, we ensure your Antenna, Network DVR, Wi-Fi and Internet are all working properly, plus provide personalized training so that you feel ready on day one.
Alternative ATSC 3.0 DVR & 4K TV tuner option
ATSC 3.0 NextGen TV is the new standard for 4K OTA – most TVs and DVRs are not ATSC 3.0 NextGen ready. The HDHomeRun 3.0 solves this problem and is a great option if you are techy. While the setup can be a challenge and the UI isnt the best, watching live TV is top quality. Here is all of the hardware you need to get to set it up right:
- HDHomeRun 4K ATSC 3.0 NextGen TV tuner & DVR
- USB External Hard Drive (for DVR storage) – required for DVR
- Nvidia Shield (for DVR server) – required for DVR
- Whole-home Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Network (faster & better Wi-Fi coverage) – highly recommended
- Amazon Fire TV 4K Max w/ WiFi 6 – (best streaming device for all TVs) – highly recommended