Thanks for the suggestions.
For #1, having to “search” for something to watch based on thumbnails, versus channel surfing, is a different model and I can see how it can appeal to some that prefer to have thumbnails which could trigger memories on what the show is about and give an idea on what is on that channel at the time. Personally, I would use it myself sometimes, but the font is just too small to read and the thumbnails can be ambiguous compared to what a few seconds of video can show. If the thumbnail showed a short video preview of what’s currently playing, that could be more helpful then the static images/logos of shows. Some, including myself at times, prefer to just quickly jump around until they see something they like and are in the mood to watch.
#2 is a possibility for my mother and I’m considering it as an option. I would have to teach my mom how to get out of HDMI mode on her TV (that her Roku is attached to) to go into TV mode, and then how to get back to HDMI mode. I don’t want to teach her many different ways of doing things though unless necessary because she forgets. I figured I’d make a bunch of suggestions first, here on the Tablo forums, to see if I can make a difference in the app.
Also, see my response here:
Thanks