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[…]cable (not through Wi-Fi). I explain the process in this video: Or, this article: How to Use Your Own Router with the Verizon 5G Home Internet Gateway (and Enable Passthrough […]
[…]Onn Streamer right next to my Wi-Fi router. In my condo, I have my Wi-Fi router upstairs, and my TV downstairs, so they’re pretty far apart, although every other streaming 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 […]
[…]won’t satisfy everyone, but I think they are reasonable. The apps I tested were YouTube, Tubi TV, Pluto TV, Sling TV, Tablo, and Google’s free TV streaming app, Google TV Freeplay. Seems like every manufacturer these days (i.e., Samsung) has their own “Pluto TV”-style free streaming channel these days. Google’s is not bad at all, featuring 159 channels of TV shows, movies, and even local news. Of course, there are many many many more apps available! That’s one of the advantages of this box over, say, Apple TV. The Tablo Gen 4 (DVR) App For those of you who are looking […]
[…]to take more drastic measures. If you’re using an indoor antenna, put it outside, facing the TV towers in your area to see if that improves performance. If it does, at least you know what the problem is. You can try playing with antenna position inside your home, or you might need to get an outdoor antenna installed. If All Else Fails… If none of these work, the problem may be at Tablo’s servers. Unfortunately, Tablo Gen 4 requires an Internet connection to Tablo’s servers even to just watch live TV or play back a recording. On the weekend of […]
[…]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, the user manual is for the older version of firmware. I haven’t found a manual that covers the System 7 Update and […]
[…]problems with this version (mainly, some websites were very slow to load). That didn’t happen for me. For most users, it was fine. This firmware has an improved user interface, notably a much more precise signal strength meter. How many devices can you connect to the Verizon gateway? I’ve read that the Verizon gateway is limited to 10 devices on 2.4GHz and 30 devices on 5.0GHz, but haven’t been able to verify that. If you use your own Wi-Fi router, the limit is probably a lot higher than that. I use about twelve devices on mine, through a Wi-Fi router. […]
[…]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 the case, your gateway might be switching back and forth between towers, resulting in reboots. Again, repositioning your gateway to be closer to one tower might fix that situation. The bottom line is to experiment with your gateway location in your home! 2. Enable Passthrough Mode (only if you […]
[…]you could add a splitter to your antenna cable and feed the other antenna signal directly to your TV for viewing when there is no Internet. Thermal Management Some users had heat issues with the previous generation Tablos, causing some to even place a PC cooling fan below their units. The new Tablo bottom case is warm to the touch, but not as hot as the old Tablo. It has cooling holes on the bottom, but I wish it had some on the top. I haven’t had any overheating problems, but I’ll keep an eye out on the forums and […]
[…]like this and it was fine for regular web browsing. Passthrough Mode The ideal way to use your own router with the Verizon 5G gateway, however, is to put the gateway into Passthrough mode because it offers maximum compatibility with various ways to use your router (due to avoiding the “double NAT” problem). For example, I needed to do this in order to watch recordings from my Tablo Dual Lite when away from home. You might need to do this in other special cases like peer-to-peer gaming, VPN connections, etc. If you just do regular web browsing from home, you […]
[…]cheaper alternative, with higher speeds. Your monthly bill could go from $80 to around $50 for fiber. Companies like Verizon (FIOS) and Frontier offer it in some areas. Check thier websites to see if they offer it in your neighborhood. 3. Threaten to Leave for a Competitor Do some research and look for cheaper competitors, then call your current provider and tell them you want to cancel. When they ask why, give them the competitor’s cheaper price and data speed. When I did this, my cable company matched the competitor’s, lowering their price from $80/month to $50/month AND they offered […]
[…]devices will record broadcast TV shows, not cable TV or streaming TV. You need to attach your own TV antenna. Some models require external USB storage while others have internal storage. You can watch and record shows using their app, which is available for Mac, PC, and the most popular streaming boxes and mobile devices. But the apps won’t work outside of your home network. These devices do not have HDMI output; you do not connect them directly to your TV. The DVR functionality requires a $35/year fee, however, you can use third-party recording software like PLEX and NextPVR some […]
[…]limited to 10 devices at 2.4GHz and 30 devices at 5.0GHz. Again, the solution is to hook up your own Wi-Fi router as described next. I had one commenter, Tom, tell me that he complained about the Wi-Fi range to Verizon and they sent him a Wi-Fi extender, free of charge! Something to try if you don’t mind waiting on hold with customer support. Using an External Wi-Fi Router Connecting an external Wi-Fi router to your Verizon Home Internet gateway is pretty easy. You’ll want to do this using a device with an Ethernet port (i.e., don’t rely on Wi-Fi […]
[…]used on eBay, so I’ll leave the original article for you, below: Original Article TiVo is known for its excellent cable TV DVRs, but they’ve also made a few models for recording broadcast TV from an antenna. The Edge for Antenna is their latest broadcast TV DVR, featuring two tuners and 500GB of internal storage (about 75 hours of HD video). It’s designed to be connected to a TV via HDMI, but you can also view recordings on the TiVo app or in a non-Chrome browser like Firefox (more on this later). A fee is required for the channel guide […]
[…]kind of a big drawback. Going backward is equally slow. Internet Access Required to Watch TV Unfortunately, you can’t even launch the Sling app when you have no Internet access. That means you can’t watch live TV or recorded shows on your AirTV when your Internet is down. This isn’t a big deal most of the time, but one of the cool things about broadcast TV is the ability to still watch TV when your Internet is down. Closed Captioning AirTV supports closed captioning when playing back live TV. I have not verified, however, if it records closed captions and […]
[…]the Apple TV box kind of pointless. With AirPlay screen mirroring, you can view a website on your TV, for example. You can view an iOS app on your TV, even when there is no Roku app for it. I use it to view my workout videos from my iPhone to my TV. Which Rokus Can Do AirPlay? Before we proceed any further, here are the Roku models that for sure can do AirPlay mirroring: Roku expanded the models that can do AirPlay with their OS 10. Here’s how they describe the compatibility: Most Roku devices will support Apple AirPlay […]
[…]as you know your Wi-Fi password. Why I Now Recommend Roku Instead For a long time, I used my Apple TV for two exclusive features: the ability to play iTunes-purchased movies, and for AirPlay, the ability to mirror an iOS device’s screen to the TV. Well, with the Apple TV Roku App for the Roku and Amazon Fire TV, you can watch your iTunes content on those devices (which have many more apps than Apple TV does). And now, with Roku’s 2020 software release, select 4K Roku devices like the Roku Ultra have AirPlay capability! I’ve tested it and it […]
[…]HBO, Disney+, and many network and cable TV websites, but not all (it doesn’t work with Sling TV for example). I personally have not tried it, but several readers recommended it. Let me know what you think! The Bottom Line: Which DVR Should I Get? My number one pick for most users is Tablo Gen 4 because of its free channel guide and ease of use. Most existing Tablo users should probably not upgrade though unless they are paying channel guide fees. If you don’t mind connecting your DVR to your router via Ethernet cable (as opposed to Wi-Fi), and […]
[…]them to use the same Wi-Fi network. Next, if you’ve never used the Airplay feature on your Apple TV before, and you didn’t see the Airplay notification when you turned it on, you might have to enable it. On your Apple TV, go to Settings -> Airplay and make sure Airplay is turned on. iPhone Instructions On your iPhone, swipe up from the bottom of your iPhone screen to reveal the Control Center: Tap the Screen Mirroring button. If you don’t see it, check the troubleshooting section at the end of this article. If it worked, you should be able to […]
