All free channels on Tablo TV: complete updated list

Tablo is one of several free, ad-supported streaming television (FAST) services launched in recent years. However, it is proving to be a formidable contender, with an extensive lineup of free live TV channels. 

You can also record some of the free channels on Tablo TV, which can be handy if you are looking to tape your favorite TV show or a live sporting event for later replay. 

This guide lists all current free channels on Tablo TV, organized by genre.

Movies and TV show channels 

Tablo TV offers the following free movie channels:

Entertainment and lifestyle channels 

Tablo TV offers an assortment of channels featuring entertainment and lifestyle content, from documentaries and true crime to reality TV, food, history, culture, travel, and more. Below is a look at them:

Free sports channels on Tablo TV

Tablo TV offers several free live sports channels, letting you enjoy extensive coverage of the NFL, NBA, MLB, and collegiate sports. Below are the free sports channels you can access:

Family and Kids’ channels 

Tablo TV is a family-friendly streaming platform that offers the following free family and kids’ TV channels: 

• Cartoon Rewind 
• Dove Channel 
• PBS Kids 
• Pure Flix TV
• MeTV Toons

News channels

You can access the following news channels on Tablo TV:

Free Spanish channels on Tablo TV

Tablo TV offers the following Spanish-language channels:

Local channels 

Tablo TV provides access to several local over-the-air channels, offering a variety of content, including local news, entertainment, live sports, and more. 

The local channels are mostly affiliates of major broadcast networks, such as ABC, CBS, The CW, FOX, PBS, and NBC. 

Below are some of the local channels you can get in various areas across the United States: 

Local channels in the New York area: 

If you are in the New York area, you can access the following free local channels on Tablo TV:

• WABC (ABC)
• WCBS (CBS)
• WPIX (The CW)
• WNYW (FOX)
• WNBC (NBC)
• WEDW (PBS)
• WNET (PBS)
• WLIW (PBS)
• FOX 5 New York
• FOX 11 Plus 

Local channels in the Los Angeles area

You can watch the following local channels if you are in the LA (Beverly Hills) area: 

• KABC (ABC)
• KCBS (CBS)
• KTLA (CW)
• KTTV (FOX)
• KNBC (NBC)
• KOCE (PBS)
• KLCS (PBS)
• KCET (PBS)

Local channels in Chicago

Tablo TV offers the following local channels in the Chicago area: 

• WLS (ABC)
• WBBM (CBS)
• WGN (The CW)
• WFLD (FOX)
• WMAQ (NBC)
• WTTW (PBS)

Local channels in Atlanta 

You can watch the following local broadcast networks in the Atlanta area: 

• WSB (ABC)
• WUPA (CBS)
• WGGL (The CW)
• WAGA (FOX)
• WXIA (NBC)
• WABE (PBS)
• WGTV (PBS)

Other channels 

You can also access the following additional broadcast networks and streaming channels on Tablo TV:

Note: Availability of local broadcast networks and other over-the-air channels varies by location. Additionally, channel availability may be affected by factors such as the type of antenna you use and the signal quality in your home. 

How to watch free TV channels on Tablo TV

Tablo TV is a free service that doesn’t require a subscription. However, you need a few things to access and start watching the channels above. 

These requirements include: 

• A Tablo device: You need a Tablo device, which acts as your TV tuner and DVR. The 4^th Generation Tablo is the latest and most ideal as it is network-connected. 
• A TV Antenna: You need an indoor or outdoor Tv antenna to receive local and other over-the-air TV channels. The antenna connects to your Tablo device. 
• High-speed internet: You need a fast internet connection to access the free streaming channels offered by Tablo TV. 
• A compatible Smart TV/streaming device: You need a Smart TV or streaming device (Google TV, Roku, Apple V, Amazon Fire TV, or mobile device) that supports the Tablo app. The app connects with your Tablo device, giving you access to all the channels. 

To set up your Tablo TV system: 

• Connect a TV antenna to your Tablo Device (4^th Gen Tablo), then connect the device to your home internet via Wi-Fi or an Ethernet cable. 
• Power on your Tablo device. 
• Connect your Smart TV or streaming device to the same network as your Tablo device. 

Note: There is no cord connection between your Tablo device and your Smart TV/streaming device. Therefore, both devices must be on the same network for you to access the channels. 

• Go to your streaming device’s app store and download the Tablo app. Ensure you download the correct app for your Tablo device model. 
• Follow the on-screen instructions to install the app. 
• Launch the app and start receiving free live TV channels.