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[…]It does not support “next generation” ATSC3.0 TV. But fear not, broadcasters will support ATSC1.0 TV at least through 2027 and likely as much as a decade after that. So, don’t worry about ATSC1.0 going away any time soon. The Tablo 4th Gen comes in a small box with Apple-like elegant packaging. It comes with instructions, power supply, Ethernet cable, and wall-mounting screws. See my unboxing video for details. Setup Using iPhone An Internet connection is required to use Tablo. You can set it up either using an Ethernet cable connected to your router, or Wi-Fi. I chose Wi-Fi setup […]
[…]that, I could start watching live broadcast TV. Pretty simple! Tuner Quality The unit found 140 channels in its scan. For comparison, my excellent Sony HDTV found 154 channels. So, the tuner is not quite as good as my Sony, but the vast majority of the channels it didn’t find were ones I wouldn’t watch anyway, i.e., foreign language, etc. It found all of the major networks and major local channels in my area (Los Angeles). So, the tuner quality was more than sufficient for me. Picture Quality and Channel Surfing I was surprised that such a cheap unit could […]
[…]box I’ve tried hasn’t had a problem connecting. The instructions recommend moving the unit 15-20 feet from each other if you have problems pairing. This was a last resort for me because it’s kind of inconvenient; I had to disconnect the streamer, then bring it upstairs and connect the HDMI cable to a computer monitor I had up there, then restart the setup process. When it was done, I unplugged everything and connected it back to my TV downstairs. Once there, it worked great, even though that was much farther than 15-20 feet away from my router. I guess it […]
[…]the Streamer. Nothing helped. One of the suggestions in the app help doc was to move the unit 15 to 20 feet from your Wi-Fi router, i.e., closer. In my condo, the TV is on the first floor, while the router is on the second floor, way farther than 20 feet away. So, out of desperation, I unplugged everything, brought it all upstairs, and plugged it into a computer monitor next to my router. Voila! It was then able to connect to my Wi-Fi network. That was a bit surprising because every other streaming box I’ve tested (plus my TV) […]
I own a two-tuner Tablo Gen 4 that works great for me. But, lots of other folks have complained about problems they’ve had with the unit, especially when using it with a Roku. So, in this article, I’ve compiled all of the solutions to these problems that I’ve found online. If You Are Using a Roku… I’ve seen many complaints about using the Tablo Gen 4 with a Roku, especially a low-end Roku. If you’re having issues with your Tablo and you’re using it with a Roku, you should go through the other debugging steps in this article first, because […]
[…]don’t mind violating the terms of service. It’s not pretty though. ASK-NCQ1338/FA/E The ASK-NCQ1338 is the original Verizon 5G Home Internet router. Functionality is similar to the ARC-XCI55AX (above). Verizon has continued to update software for this unit, improving performance, stability, and security over time. Although this is the oldest model, don’t fret too much if you receive it. It still works fine today (it is what I currently use). On the bright side, the ASK features a removable SIM card, which you could theoretically put into your own gateway if you don’t mind violating the terms of service. Note, […]
[…]study came up with some very specific recommendations regarding watching TV: We estimated that 61% of usual agers could become healthy agers if they adhered to 4 lifestyle factors: If you’re intimidated by the 30 minutes per day of “moderately vigorous physical activity”, you should know that it includes the following activities: So the good news is that even pretty mellow like walking around the block or doing yoga count as “moderately vigorous activity” and can add healthy years to your life if you do them instead of watching TV for hours each day! How to Replace TV Watching with […]
[…]can’t I access the gateway’s web portal? The web portal is located at http://192.168.0.1/ in your browser. There are a few reasons why you may not be able to access it. If you’re in Passthrough mode, you can only access it through the LAN 1 port. Plug in your computer or Wi-Fi router into LAN 1 to access it. Note, however, that there’s no Internet connection on this port, so move it back to LAN 2 when you’re done. If that doesn’t work, do a factory reset. That happened to me when they did an over-the-air firmware update. It required […]
My AirTV 2 was working great until I decided to test some other hard drives with it. After unplugging my original drive, it refused to recognize any drives, including the original one. It just said “No hard drive connected”, even though it was. I tried reformatting the drive in various ways, but that didn’t help. After spending hours trying to get the unit to work, I found this solution which does the trick! How to Make Your AirTV Recognize Drives I used the Sling iPhone app to do this procedure. First, click your account icon in the upper right corner […]
[…]easier as you try different windows. Go to your gateway’s admin panel in a browser (http://192.168.0.1/) and use the signal strength meter. If you have an ASK model unit and your signal strength meter isn’t showing up, use this trick. Don’t optimize for Wi-Fi location at this point. Just try to find the best location for cell signal. You can run an Ethernet cable to an external Wi-Fi router and put that in the best location for Wi-Fi later. Aside from weak cell signal, another issue some people have is equal-strength signals coming from two separate towers. When that is […]
[…]data. The site is completely free to use, but since it is crowdsourced, there is no guarantee of 100% accuracy. It might be, say only 80% accurate, but that may be enough for you to get an idea of the signal strength in your area. Using Cellmapper To find the cell towers in your area, simply visit Cellmapper.net on a computer. You could us a phone but honestly, it’s best to use something with a big screen for this. It’s easiest to allow it to use your location by confirming that choice in the popup. If you prefer not to […]
[…]at the bottom of your unit. Usually it is something like http://192.168.0.1/ or http://192.168.1.1/. Log in using the password printed on the bottom of your unit. Can’t Log Into Your Gateway? If you can’t log into your Gateway, you probably need to do a factory reset by using a paperclip to press the reset button on the bottom of the unit for 3 seconds. This happened to me, and after I reset the unit, my firmware was upgraded from 222656 to 3.2.0.21. Setting Passthrough on the ARC-XCI55AX If you have the ARC-XCI55AX, use these instructions to enable passthrough mode. After […]
[…]version 222656 do not display signal strength. If you have an ASK unit with version 3.2.0.21 or later, this hack is not necessary. To see signal strength with that firmware, go to Advanced -> System -> System Status, the scroll down to Modem where you can see values for 4G LET Signal Strength and 5G Signals Strength. How to See Signal Strength in the ASK-NCQ1338 Internet Gateway with Firmware Version 222656 Fortunately, someone on Reddit publicized a harmless website hack that will enable you to see your gateway’s signal strength. This is because the signal strength bar graph is actually […]
[…]can also get Internet at Starbucks, but you have to buy something so that cancels out the savings. 11. Use Free Community Wi-Fi Some cities are starting to roll out free Wi-Fi to their residents. Check your city’s website to see if you’re one of the lucky ones. For example, the city of Santa Monica offers free Wi-Fi in many parks. 12. Cut Cable TV and Landline You can cut the cable TV portion of your service while still retaining cable Internet. If you live in an area with TV broadcast stations within 30 miles, and you have a modern flat TV, […]
[…]those who had otherwise perfectly good iPhones but had to upgrade because they only could store 16GB. So, don’t skimp on storage space, since it can’t be upgraded on an iPhone. I’d recommend at least 128GB these days. 8. Go with a Used Phone If you want the latest Apple or Android phone, you’ll pay a premium. Phones have been so good that even one, two, or three-year-old models are still awesome. Check with friends and family who may be getting rid of their old (but still good) phones so they can spend an arm and a leg on the […]
[…]you should get a DVR if you watch broadcast TV, along with my recommended DVRs for each situation. 1. Watching Broadcast TV on Multiple TVs If you want to watch broadcast shows on multiple TVs, you could set up a separate antenna for each TV, or use one antenna, and run coax through your home driven by a distribution amplifier. Or, you could connect one antenna to a DVR and watch broadcast TV on all of your TVs through a Roku app (or Amazon Fire TV app or Android app). That’s how Tablo (network-connected versions, not HDMI versions), AirTV 2, […]
[…]and a USB port to connect your own DVR storage. The SCRIBE 4K has four tuners and includes 1TB (“150 Hours”) of internal storage and one year of DVR service included (a $35 value). I chose the cheapest model, the FLEX DUO because I have lots of USB hard drives lying around, so why pay for internal storage? The downside of this model is that it does not come with the first year of DVR service free, a $35 value. Kind of a bummer, but there it is. No Wi-Fi None of these HDHomeRun models have Wi-Fi. They require connection […]
[…]with autopay, limited to 100 Mbps download speed. That is still a good deal for many folks, since 100 Mbps is plenty of bandwidth for households with one or two people. If you have a qualifying Verizon wireless plan you can pay as little as $35/month. If you want up to 300 Mbps download speeds, you can get the 5G Home Plus plan for $80/month or $70/month with autopay, or $45/month with a qualifying cellular plan. Setup and Installation A few days after I ordered the service, I received the Verizon Home Internet Gateway, a clean white cube with a […]
[…]complications. Channel Scan and Tuner Quality After scanning for channels, Edge for Antenna found 119 channels using my downstairs antenna, which is fewer than my new Samsung TV, which found 127 channels, but the same as my old Sony. Most importantly though, it found all of the major networks and local channels that most people are likely to watch. It was able to find my troublesome Heroes and Icons channel, which my Tablo had trouble locking on to. After scanning, the channel list showed duplicate stations for many of the channels. When I tried to view these, they didn’t show […]
[…]pairing process. Tuner Quality The AirTV’s tuner is excellent. My AirTV 2 picked up a whopping 169 channels in Los Angeles. More importantly, it was able to find VHF channel 13 and its sub-channels (where I watch Star Trek on Heroes and Icons), which my Tablo Dual Lite DVR wasn’t. So, that is a big win for AirTV! The tuner brings in more channels than the Tablo when connected to the exact same antenna in the exact same location! UPDATE: Some months after writing this article, I re-tested the Tablo Dual Lite and the AirTV 2 tuners, and this time […]
