Tablo DVR update makes the Roku app unusable for some (including me)

Whenever Tablo issues a big software update for its latest over-the-air DVRs, I always hope it’ll finally make them worth recommending again.So after reading about what Tablo called a “MASSIVE” update for its Roku app, I was excited to give the system another try. Previous Tablo models once topped our list of the best over-the-air DVRs for cord-cutters, but the fourth-generation version has been too buggy and unreliable to recommend.My attempt to give Tablo another shot quickly went off the rails, though, as the aforementioned Roku update introduced a connection error that made the app unusable. While the bug doesn’t affect everyone, it’s indicative of the recurring issues Tablo users have experienced with the latest hardware and corresponding software. I’m still hoping Tablo’s close to turning the corner and living up to its promises, but it’s not quite there yet.What is Tablo again?The E.W. Scripps CompanyA quick refresher: Tablo is an over-the-air DVR that lets you record local chan...