Reconnecting Tablo Connect

A while back, I set up and used Tablo Connect. I had purchased an antenna for my mother's house, and set up Tablo locally. I was going to put up an antenna at my house, but decided to try Tablo Connect. It worked great.

After my sisters leased the house to a couple, I set up Air TV for them, and disconnected Tablo Connect. They've moved, and I got with my sister and set up Tablo for her, and set up Tablo Connect for use at my house. It works again.

The only problem with Tablo Connect is that it only works with network connected Legacy Tablo devices. That means the new 4th Generation devices don't support Tablo Connect. You can't watch TV from another location. You have to be on the same network.

Okay, there is another problem with Tablo Connect. Roku isn't supported. I use Chromecast to watch via Tablo Connect. I could use Fire TV instead, but I use Chromecast, because I like it better. And, you have to use the Legacy Tablo app, as the new Tablo App doesn't support Tablo Connect.

Also, you have to set up the device on the home network, but once you do that, you can take it to your other network and use it there.

Your device must be 'paired' with your Tablo on your Tablo's home network for Tablo Connect to work. Pairing is accomplished simply by syncing your device with your Tablo while you’re at home.

Devices that currently support Tablo Connect include:

• PC/Mac
• iOS & Android smartphones
• iOS & Android tablets
• Android TV
• Amazon Fire TV

Tablo Connect is not yet supported on Roku or the native Apple TV app. Apple TVs can however Airplay content from paired iOS devices.

Once paired, Tablo and your app communicate and confirm a secure authentication, all without having to remember and type in a password. Then, when you're away from home, your Tablo Connect-enabled device will know it's away and will contact our server to remember how to reach the Tablo in your home.

While I prefer to use my Chromecast, I can also watch it on a mobile device.

I'm extremely happy with Tablo Connect. I just wish the new 4th Generation Tablo devices supported it. My Steaming Life has had a Tablo Connect sized hole in it for a couple of years. I'm glad to have it back.