I just set up a dual tuner 4th generation Tablo that was on sale. Just some observations in no particular order.
-The tuner seems to very good…better than those on my TVs. Channels scanned in quickly. One of the problem channels is no problem with the Tablo
-The UI is user friendly, but Id rather it opened up directly to the cable-like channel guide.
-Recording is easy. I haven’t attached a HD yet, so I can’t speak for that yet.
-The app/Tablo works well on our ONN cheapies and our stock Android 11 box.
-The MeCool KM1 is not compatible. It will not allow the app to download.
-It isn’t VPN friendly. It’s not surprising that Tablo needs to see the streaming device as being on the same network.
BUT, if you have a VPN activated on the device and then turn the VPN off before going to the Tablo app, then you have to power cycle the Tablo. That is a little annoying if you’re close to the Tablo, but highly annoying if you have to climb two flights of steps.