If I would have known how many channels were still available for free, much less how easy it would be to install an antenna, I wouldโve done this so so long ago. Ages ago. I barely paid attention to the install instructions, although they were so very easy. No long booklet of 15 different languages, simple steps that were very user-friendly and how to get set up quickly. The antenna itself is smaller than I expected, which I was happy about. I didnโt pay attention to the measurements listed. I thought it needed to be tall for a signal, I thought it was going be some odd looking thing I was going to have in a weird space out in the open. That could potentially look phallic. ๐ When in actuality, it is so small that it blends in with decor that I have around my television and you canโt even see it. I had no issues with having to find a spot for it to be a clear picture. The first place I put it. It worked perfectly with crystal clear reception. I donโt know if this is because I have windows in my living room, but I was just shocked and so happy about how easy it was to connect. The instructions say to have it as high as possible, so right now it is on a bookshelf, but, again, because itโs so discreet in size you canโt even see it mixed in with my bookshelf decor. These streaming companies that charge $90 a month JUST so you can see local news, I donโt understand how itโs legal according to FCC. Which, by the way, I checked, the FCC doesnโt regulate pricing of any kind for streaming services, nor what they offer. Thatโs another topic, but how is that legal? Iโm currently on limited income and canceled all streaming services that arenโt somehow discounted by other membership, etc.. I also had some of my streaming services on auto draft and didnโt realize how expensive they had become. Ignorance is bliss, actually no itโs not. Even when I get into a better financial situation, I will not pay for those streaming services again. Iโm able to watch local news, which means I can watch for the tornado warnings that I will have this afternoon. As opposed to some of the other โfree live TVโ streaming that shows โlocal newsโ for, yes, I counted, 22 other cities that mean nothing to my local safety or community. One time investment of $19, vs minimum of $89 a month. No counting the free coverage of some football games when the cheapest o found for just one sports channel was $20 a month. The only semi trick to setting it up was really based on my TV, and it had nothing to do with this product. Even then it just took 2 to 5 minutes of patience and reading through the e-manual on my Samsung. Hint: you have to find the feature that has your television search for all updated channels, no matter the connectivity. I also thought that I would have to change the source or input on my remote when I wanted to watch local TV from the antenna coverage, no it loaded into my TVs free channel lineup. So no flipping over even from source/input. Wish I wouldโve done this years ago, and certainly will keep it no matter when better financial days ๐๐ป come my way. Read more
HIDB TV Antenna for Smart TV Indoor, Digital Indoor HD Antennas with Strong Magnetic Base, Easy Installation, Long Range Reception for Local Channels 4K 1080P, 10ft Long Cables (Black) is a great over-the-air television antenna. It is very compact and has a magnetic mounting base should you choose to use it. I took at least four tries to find the correct spot to place the antenna to receive strong television signals. I live 45 miles South of Boston, Massachusetts and once I found the best space for the antenna, it worked like a charm as it received 41 over-the-air crystal clear local television channels. It included the 3 major television networks and many other independent channels too! This antenna was key to receiving free over-the-air television and not depending on expensive cable television! Read more
Does a great job, especially for the money and the size. I live high enough in Salt Lake Valley that it works fantastic the people that say it doesnโt work or living with too many walls too low in a valley et cetera et cetera, they need a conventional aerial. Itโs not the antennaโs fault. Itโs the part of town theyโre in. Does a great job, comes in every bit as clear as any aerial would bring it in, surround sound. Everything is fantastic. Read more
Easy to install, I was able to get 64 channels right away. Itโs a good idea to try it in different spots if you are able to do so. Nice long cord. Well worth the price. Delivered as promised. Read more
So far, so perfect. The antenna is much smaller than I expected it to be - which is GREAT. The television in the pic is 64". The set up couldn't be easier and the ONE cord is just the right length - not obnoxiously long with components hanging off like so many other HD antennas. Best part: so far I get all major network channels without having to adjust the antenna after changing channels and the reception is totally clear - no pixels or audio/visual interruption in broadcast. Ordered another one right before writing this review. Hope the quality continues! Read more
This works great. I think we got about 50 channels, most of them niche category channels and retro channels. But the main reason we got this was to compensate for no ABC on YouTube TV. The local network channels come in great. As far as the actual antenna, itโs relatively small so itโs not an eyesore like some of the others Iโve seen. Also, didnโt have to have it in a window or a shelf. The tv is on a stand and itโs sits out of sight behind it. Worth every penny. Read more
Iโm getting 2 star use out of it but maybe thatโs just my location so Iโm try to give the product the benefit of the doubt. I connected it to my tv, let the tuner auto scan and it found 7 channels. 7! And not one of them could be tuned it well enough to view. Tried another tv at the other end of the house. It auto tuned 22 stations. About 15 of them were viewable and all were QVC, HSN, etc. basically dreck no one wants to watch. Read more
Doesnโt really work well where I am. My local hockey team signed a deal with a local broadcast channel and it isnโt on my TV providerโs lineup. Sometimes this will pick up the channel, sometimes the channel completely disappears and I have to tune the receiver again. It was inexpensive and I got what I paid for. Itโs small and the magnet is strong. The cable is RG59 so itโs harder to extend it and keep the signal quality. Would probably be good for an RV or camper. Read more
