How I Get Over 150 TV Channels Using My Tablo DVR and Mohu Leaf Antenna

I'll walk you through how I set up my Tablo DVR with an indoor Mohu Leaf antenna to get over 150 channels in Los Angeles.
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[@chrishampson]

Great job Brian. I live your channel and website. You really explain everything well. Keep showing us more great ways to disable the cable!

[@disablemycable]

Thank you so much Chris!

[@Tablotv]

Thanks for the cool video, Brian! Super neat how you've placed your antenna in your skylight!

[@mrcassonova1]

I put my mohu outside under my awning that covers my back door. Picks up everything and picture quality is beautiful

[@dathyr1]

Yeah, the big thing is to keep the coax cable away from other electronics as much as you can. I proved that with having the coax go by my PC laptop, and soon as I turned on the laptop, the stations shut off. We dont have that many stations in the Chicago area. Several are duplicates of channels.

[@joeprete7424]

I wonder what you’d receive if you just went up a few feet higher, and attached the Flat Antenna to the skylight glass!

[@disablemycable]

Yeah, interesting. I would probably get a stronger signal if I did that, but at this point, I already have all of the network and local channels that I want. I'd probably get more foreign language channels that I don't need.

[@disablemycable]

Check out my review of the AirTV 2 DVR, with comparison to the Tablo! www.disablemycable.com/blog/airtv2/

[@sweetdreamsjrsasmr2868]

Does this stream to multiple tv's like the airtv 2? Thanks for the video.

[@richardsteiner8992]

A single Tablo unit will stream to up to six (6) viewing devices (TVs, phones, Roki/Firestick/Android devices) concurrently via Wifi or ethernet.

[@GeneKini]

Because of the many rave reviews of the Tablo Quad I purchased one directly from the manufacturer. I was able to set it up successfully but after that it was a total dud. I would have to constantly power cycle to allow my network to find it. I contacted customer service for help and I enabled remote for them to troubleshoot and they couldn't connect either. After 5 days of going back and forth with CS I finally got fed up and requested a refund and I had to pay for the return shipping on a defective product.

[@jenk7252]

I was told that the Mohu leaf antenna isn’t good and I just bought the Tablo. I want a good antenna Any suggestions

[@disablemycable]

You'll get the most channels if you get an outdoor antenna and have it professionally mounted on your roof or attic. In my testing of indoor antennas, I actually found the Mohu Leaf to perform quite well compared to the others: www.disablemycable.com/mohu-leaf/. Often people blame the antenna when fact they have weak TV signals and require an outdoor antenna. - Brian

[@ReneeCecchett-yv8fw]

Do you news max with this. I also live in a apartment

[@disablemycable]

Sorry, Newsmax is not on free broadcast TV.

[@andreracicot4881]

you can gate more chanel used de internet wich special box make shure tv special to have internet pluge insade the tv or wifi rolate to router

[@johncoy5912]

Your area you live in is the biggest factor in how many channels you can receive number of channels in your area Other factors of course factors like trees and building materials factor in .

[@disablemycable]

Agreed!

[@tsimmons1974ts]

What do you recommend for a external hard drive ??

[@disablemycable]

I used a very old hard drive that I had laying around. I think it's over ten years old and it works fine. So, any hard drive you buy today should work.

[@beeblack2210]

How many Tvs all rooms in your home or no?

[@disablemycable]

I just have one TV, however with the Tablo I could watch broadcast TV on all TVs with a Roku.

[@ryan8590]

Which(name of broadcasting) & how many spanish channels that you have filtered out does it have and is it the lite or quad?

[@BrianShim]

HI Ryan, I have the Tablo Dual Lite. And yes, there are a ton of Spanish and foreign language channels; I didn't count them. But, I do get all of the networks, PBS and local stations in my area. For a complete list, see the Station Finder: www.disablemycable.com/station-finder/

[@BobbieGWhiz]

How many of those channels do you actually watch regularly?

[@disablemycable]

probably fewer than 20!

[@prenticelennon3087]

Does this work wirelessly for multiple smart tv's or just one?

[@disablemycable]

Hi Prentice, if you have many TVs, read this article on how to distribute a TV signal from a single antenna to them. www.disablemycable.com/blog/need-separate-antenna-tv/

[@prenticelennon3087]

@@disablemycable Thanks for the quick reply. I was reading about the Tablo and the AIRtv everywhere and it seems that the AIRtv is newer and has better reviews online. I think I'm going to. order one and give it a shot unless you tell me the Tablo is better. I don't want wires going all over and I have fiber optic internet so I'm hoping the signal will be strong.

[@disablemycable]

@@prenticelennon3087 Please let me know how the AirTV works for you. I've never tried it but I do know the Tablo is more popular. One concern I'd have about AirTV is that it could be discontinued (in light of Amazon discontinuing their Fire TV Recast DVR due to less interest than expected). I feel like Tablo will be around for a while but I'm not sure about AirTV. Case in point, the Tablo Facebook page has constant activity and I receive their mailing list regularly. The AirTV FB page hasn't been updated since 2019. Same with their Twitter page. That might not mean anything but it does make me wonder.

[@prenticelennon3087]

@@disablemycable I did end up ordering it after finding out what I could. It seems that the only one being sold NEW at this time is the. AirTV Anywhere so I'm hoping that it means they will be around for a while.

[@disablemycable]

@@prenticelennon3087 Let me know how you like it, if you get a chance! Thanks, Brian

[@eddy2561]

I bought new from Amazon the Tablo. Mine kept freezing and crashing requiring a reboot each time!! I sent the POS back for refund. Never again Tablo.

[@disablemycable]

A lot of people have been experienceing that with the Roku app, but Tablo just released a fix for it. - Brian

[@eddy2561]

Thanks Brian.....I'll wait maybe a year and look into the Tablo again, but for now once burned etc etc etc@@disablemycable

[@redscorpion9325]

So the 150 Channels has everything to do with your Location and where you placed your Antenna but The Tablo is just a DVR that also accepts Antenna Input but it doesn’t actually boost or help you get more channels right??? 🤔

[@disablemycable]

Yes, that is correct! - Brian

[@breakingbadheisenberg9703]

Dude your in LA , I'm in riverside blocked by mountains, I'm lucky if I get 3 watchable channels .

[@disablemycable]

Are you using an outdoor antenna or indoor? Outdoor will get you the most channels. If you're using an indoor antenna, here are some tips: www.disablemycable.com/blog/antenna-tips/

[@Kbeato62]

Any pixelation or Lag in load with the Tablo/ Antenna

[@disablemycable]

With my antenna downstairs, yes, I get pixelation and not as many channels.

[@hookedonfishing.6021]

I don't want to deal with Roku can I just plug on my ota antenna and into my TV?

[@disablemycable]

Yes, absolutely! The point of my video was that by using the DVR's tuner, I could put my antenna in my skylight and not have to run a long cable down to my TV. But, if that doesn't apply to you, by all means, plug your antenna directly into your TV! - Brian

[@hookedonfishing.6021]

@@disablemycable ok but how do I record over the air tv?

[@disablemycable]

@@hookedonfishing.6021 Check out my review of the top DVRs for broadcast TV here: www.disablemycable.com/dvr/

[@joe10117]

but now it s 2022 hows the signals now ??? please reply

[@disablemycable]

Still the same!

[@candicelonge1983]

Are you connected to Wi-Fi

[@disablemycable]

The Tablo is connected to Wi-Fi.

[@trainmaster0217]

I have the same antenna but I only get one channel even with it outside.

[@disablemycable]

Hi Curt, The TV transmitters might be too far away. Enter your zip code into the Station Finder to see how many channels are available in your area: www.disablemycable.com/station-finder/ Best, Brian

[@AmarSingh-xr3hd]

Amar singh

[@rcrdl5473]

LOL 105 channel is LA = 5 American channels and 145 Mexicans

[@khangphamchannel016]

I know your joke, but some of them are also Vietnamese and religion channels.

[@disablemycable]

Haha, yes it is true that many channels in L.A. are foreign language!

[@stophate2023]

If you're in a big town then that crap antenna will work. If not buy a Outdoor Televes DAT BOSS mix antenna!

[@kingsolomon1451]

I don't think it will work in Africa, Nigeria to precise.

[@phillipknoblauch3921]

Tablo Dual HDMI .. what a piece of junk and no warranty. its easier to screw you out of your cash !! Buy from a company that takes care you their customers !!!