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[…]to see if your TV can pick up any stations. No antenna is needed for this test. If you’d like to get more channels and better reception with your indoor antenna, read my tips and tricks for indoor antennas […]
[…]TV. Your Old TV Antenna Is Still Good Remember the old days before cable TV when we used an antenna to get analog TV? Well, digital broadcast TV will work with that same antenna. Check your basement, closet, or garage to see if you have an old “rabbit ear” antenna lying around. Or, even better, check your attic or roof to see if you have an antenna installed in your home or condo. That’s even better than an indoor antenna, and you can use it to get modern digital TV! If you don’t have an antenna, and don’t want to […]
[…]time. I had control over my TV again! Of course, he said I’d have to delete channel 5.1 from my channels, or else the problem would happen again. But, that was a small price to pay to get my TV working!! I figure what happened is that there is some firmware bug in the TV that is triggered by the digital signal coming from channel 5.1, which is KTLA in my city. (Since first writing this article, KTLA fixed the problem for a while, but it’s back to misbehaving now. I’m leaving channel 5.1 out of my selected channels permanently). […]
[…]the outdoor antennas from Antennas Direct ❯❯, Channel Master, and Solid Signal. Q: How can I get more broadcast TV channels? A: You’ll get the most channels with an attic antenna or outdoor rooftop antenna. If you are not able to set up a rooftop or attic antenna, try these tips with your indoor antenna. Q: Why did I lose channels? A: This is a very common question now with the “FCC Repack” going on. Basically, the FCC has re-arranged the TV frequency spectrum to make more room for wireless carriers. The effect is that many stations are weaker (and some are […]
[…]like ABC, NBC, CBS, and so forth. But, if you live in or near a big city, you might be able to get those channels for free using an antenna! Enter your zip code into the Station Finder to see how many channels are in your area. While an outdoor antenna will you should be able to get the green channels using an indoor antenna. Here are some I recommend: If you use a broadcast TV DVR like the Tablo to record live TV, it really turns live TV into more of a streaming TV experience, allowing you to watch […]
[…]your converter box, and you’ll be set to watch the broadcast channels in your area. Tweaking the antenna position to get all of the available channels takes some work. You can follow my tips in this article. 2. Roku Express+ 2018 Edition Roku is a small box that allows you to watch content from the Internet on your TV. Some of the content has a monthly fee. Some of it is free. There are tons of channels, but these are not the same as cable TV channels Roku requires an Internet connection and Wi-Fi. There is no Ethernet connector on […]
[…]HDHomeRun DVRs work. You can watch broadcast TV from one antenna on all of your TVs! 2. Getting More Channels Due to Better Antenna Placement Using one of the DVRs I mentioned above also gives you a lot more flexibility on where you can put your antenna without having to run a lot of coax cable in your home. For example, you could stick your antenna in your attic and attach it to a Roku one foot away. Otherwise, you’d have to run a long cable to your TV from your attic. Or, put your antenna closer to your TV, […]
[…]it could pick up compared to my old Sony when using my indoor antenna. To my surprise, it got more channels than my Sony, which previously had the best reception out of the tuners I had tested. After scanning four times each, my Sony averaged 119 channels while my new Samsung averaged 127 channels. And more importantly, the marginal stations were more solid and watchable on my new Samsung than on my old Sony. I hadn’t expected TV manufacturers to put much effort into improving broadcast TV tuners. I figured that they had already maxed out in reception quality, or […]
[…]TV channels. When he unplugged the stick, his reception improved and his TV could receive more channels. I did a quick test with my own Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (purchased in 2019) and didn’t find any difference in my TV reception with on or completely unplugged. However, when I researched online, I found a ton of other users in various forums complaining of TV interference caused by their Amazon Fire TV Sticks. They all said the interference went away when they unplugged the Stick. The problem seems to be more common with Amazon Fire TV Sticks as opposed to […]
[…]for basic cable. I paid it and figured, “Well, that’s just the cost of getting TV”. More and more, however, I realized that I wasn’t getting good TV. I was just surfing through the channels over and over looking for good TV. Then, my 6-month “introductory cable rate” ended and my cable bill went up to $57/month. Sure, it was only a few dollars more, but that was the last straw. After a few months of putting up with the higher cost and lack of good shows, I decided to “Disable My Cable” and try broadcast digital TV. The first […]
[…]will appear showing signal strength. You can zoom in to find your exact location. What Kind of Antenna to Get The colors in the map will tell you what kind of antenna you need. White is the strongest, then red, then, orange, then yellow, then green, then blue, then purple. If you are in a green or stronger area, you should be able to receive that channel with a good indoor antenna like the Mohu Leaf. If you are in a blue area, you should be able to receive that channel with an attic or roof antenna. Anything further out […]
[…]I explored the channel guide below that, and found Pluto TV channels. Where were my broadcast TV channels? After doing a lot more scrolling, I finally found the section of the guide that had broadcast TV channels: I question the decision to include live streaming channels from apps like Pluto TV in the Recast channel guide. I guess some people might like it, but felt a bit lost, like “what am I watching?” The feature would have been totally cool if you could actually record streaming shows, but when I tried to set up a Pluto TV show for recording, […]
[…]for every few years. Granted, satellite TV offers a ton of channels, but, you might be able to get the channels you need for less money by using an antenna along with cheaper services like Sling TV. Let me know your thoughts below! I hope you found this comparison helpful. – […]
[…]TV market. So, if you can, use an antenna to get CBS. If you’re not able to pick up CBS with an antenna, get Paramount Plus! Watch ESPN on Sling TV If you love ESPN, Sling TV gives it to you for $25 per month. You get ESPN and ESPN2, plus other channels like AMC, A&E, and the History Channel. You’ll need an Internet connection and a computer or iOS device, or a set-top box like a Roku, Amazon Fire TV, or Xbox One to watch it. Once you’re set up, you get full access to ESPN, just like when you […]
[…]not owned by any retailer or manufacturer. Start Here In the left column below, enter or click the channels that you need. On the right, you’ll see the streaming services that offer those channels! ⇩ Powered […]
[…]voice search and you can stream music, photos, and videos from your phone to your TV. Since it has more channels, Roku is now my number one set-top box recommendation! Read my full review of Roku or find it on Amazon below: Get a Roku if you want the most apps or if you have a tube TV (Roku Express+ 2018 edition only). Also Great: Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K / Fire TV Cube Amazon Fire TV is one of the most popular streaming players today. It has all of the standard pay channels like Netflix, Hulu, and so forth, plus channels with free […]
[…]streaming services like Sling TV and Hulu with Live TV are offering many of the same channels as satellite and cable for less cost. Read more about these here or check out Sling TV below. Hope these ideas will help you save on your next cable or satellite bill! Give us your ideas, or tell us about your experiences below! – […]
[…]or far from a major city, you might not be able to get free TV using an antenna. To see how many channels you can get, enter your zip code into the Station Finder. 2. YouTube I watch a lot of YouTube. No, there aren’t any mainstream pay-only shows on there, but there is other great stuff. I watch movie reviews, movie commentary, documentaries, rock concerts, music videos, stand-up comedy, and much more on YouTube. I haven’t gotten into any dramas on there, but for other types of content like documentaries, reviews, and concerts, it’s great. For example, if you […]
[…]out and purchased a big metal antenna, the Antennas Direct DB-4 from Solid Signal. This got me more channels, but I still wasn’t satisfied. Around that time, there was a lot of hoopla about a new flat antenna, the Mohu Leaf. So, I ordered one. When I tested it, I was totally blown away that this small flat antenna could get better TV reception than a bulky more expensive metal antenna! My Setup Today Since then, I’ve moved back to Santa Monica and continued testing antennas. But, the Mohu Leaf has remained the best indoor antenna I’ve tested. I have all […]
[…]is provide a signal strength meter. This can be VERY useful if you’re trying to fine-tune your antenna placement. To get to this signal strength meter, tune to the desired channel, then press MENU on the remote and cursor over to Channel Search, then select Manual Search. You should see the screen above with signal strength meter (Quality) on the bottom. Summary Since I reviewed this unit, Homeworx came out with a new and improved version in 2022. It has generally the same feature set, but the software is more stable and the remote control feel is improved. I’m linking […]
