Setting up Tablo w/ 3 TV's -do I need 3 Roku streaming players?

General Discussion
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I am preparing to use my Tablo Quad OTA DVR. I have 3 TV’s, I don’t think any are SMART.

  • Where best to locate the Tablo:
  • upstairs, closest to antenna
  • in LR, because that’s the easiest place for me to interact with the Tablo
  • Assuming I am correct about the options, (1) which do you think better?
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  • I think I need a Roku streaming player (Ultra planned, $50 today) for each TV (because Tablo doesn’t include viable TV controls -(2) Right?
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  • While I am initially setting up the antenna, having the Tablo upstairs near the antenna would be best - (3) right?
  • I plan to see how well an indoor antenna works (window facing ideal direction). If not, I will run it into the attic or outside). In all cases I plan to run one coax cable from the antenna to the Tablo. (4) That’s best?.

Thanx

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Yep you will need some sort of TabloTV comparable streaming device per TV. A Roku is one such device.

https://www.tablotv.com/apps-compatible-devices/#settopboxes

Place the tablotv where ever you get the best antenna signal. While the TabloTV work via wifi Ethernet will give you the best overall experience

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First you do NOT need Roku devices!
Tablo Apps & Compatible Devices provide several options.

I have mine close to the TV, because that’s where the antenna cable goes. Location depends very much on your situation. I’m not sure there is one best. I have some 30’ from the antenna, split with another50’ of coax. I’ve read other having more, many less.

I think the best is to have it split between the TV and tablo… you may not… again - not one best.

The one and only best… is what gives you the best results.

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