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Opened a topic in the feature request forum!
I’m a bit disappointed as I can’t record right from my Apple TV. I need to go on my computer to start or schedule a recording. I thought basic recording should be possible from Apple TV as it’s basically a PVR (personal video recorder.)
What I mean is recording on a dvr is the basic fonctionnality and I can’t do it from my tv if i don’t buy the subscription. I genuinely want to know if I’m missing something? I know I can do it from a computer of a smartphone but recording on a dvr shouldn’t be the basic feature of it by definition?
I get it, I’m not offended. I disappoint myself when I discover I don’t know what I thought I did… especially when the information is only a few clicks/taps away. Then I have to have a good talking too with myself.
I’ve recently found basic converters with DVR capabilities discussed here - Things you see at Wal*mart maybe one of these might fit your needs – research first!
A better analogy is buying a car with a satellite radio and expecting free Sirius XM for life. Guess Tablo didn’t take into account the millennial factor.
You don’t own a single smartphone you could use? iPhone or Android phone? Install the Tablo app on that.
Well I do understand the analogy you made but a PVR stand for personal video recorder. And I cant record from the Apple TV as of now if you don’t pay for the subscription which is bizarre. Satellite radio is not the primary goal of a car and is only a upgraded option to have the satellite radio.
You can schedule manual recording on the Apple TV. That is all you can do without a subscription. It is like having a VCR, you have to set the time and date. It does record, just not in a fancy way.
I apologize, I’m wrong. Clearly indicated on their website.
Drawbacks
Limited (but growing) app ecosystem compared to competitors
Expensive – price starts at $150 USD
Does not support Tablo Connect
Does not provide the ability to set manual recordings
Are you sure? If it had manual recording I would’nt be disappointed with the lack of fonctionnality , but I’m sure I’ve looked everywhere and had’nt found the way to do it. If you don’t have the subscription will you let me know how to manual record ?
Well that is what I do actually. I admit I may have got into a small rant about this fonctionnality as otherwise, don’t get me wrong it’s a great device I must admit. Each and every time I’m listening live TV and just want to record, I just can’t and every time I say to myself « how come it’s a dvr and can’t record? » well I understand now I could if I do subscribe but I bought this device so I don’t have to pay a subscription which is , sometime … a bit disapointing. !
Thanks for the link! I already have a homework small dvr and tablo is just sooo way better aside from you may have guest , the recording capability right from the tv …