My Tablo Quad OTA DVR updated to the latest firmware 2.2.38 and continues to buffer making it unusable. I did not have these issues prior to the update. The Live TV plays for less than 5 seconds, and then buffers for about a minute.
I have tried rebooting the Tablo device, but it. still continues to buffer. I have disconnected the HDD, and rebooted and it still continues to buffer.
Make sure it isn’t a network issue. If you have a mesh network, ensure the Tablo is connecting to the closest satellite router. If no mesh, double-check that the Tablo didn’t connect to the guest network instead of the main network.
I’m telling you this because my Tablo did the exact same thing and then I figured out it was using a bad network connection.
Are you noticing this behavior on a Roku by chance? I am recently noticing this same issue with the latest firmware. I am not seeing issue with Live Channels on the Windows 10 app, but seeing the issue on a Roku. It buffers even with a low stream quality.
I rolled back my Roku from 10.5 to 10 and the Tablo seems fine now. You could try that Did you try to see if you could rollback? Press Home 5 times, Fast Forward (>>) 3 times, and Rewind (<<) twice to get to the “Secret Screen”. If it’s possible, it will offer version 9.3 when you choose “Update software”. When you hit Update Software it picked the older version and installed.
These steps would have reverted you to the previous version of the Tablo’s firmware. If this didn’t resolve the issue, it’s unlikely the firmware is the cause (it’s also worth mentioning the most recent update didn’t make any changes that would cause this kind of problem).
Is the Roku itself on WiFi? If so, have you tried hardwiring the Roku?
Roku OS 10.5, where did that come from. It seems like they just pushed release 10.0 out the door.
It’s only a performance improvement only if it works or is super fast at not working.
Performance Improvements - Roku improves the streaming experience with every automatic software update. With OS 10.5, users will experience faster channel launch, home screen menu, and return to home screen, plus smoother video playback. We’ve also continued to improve our proprietary automatic Wi-Fi® network detection technology to identify and connect devices to the best wireless networks to ensure smooth streaming experiences for Roku users.