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[…]most often, especially now that it has AirPlay, allowing me to stream from my iPhone or iPad to my TV. For recording broadcast TV, I use the Tablo. I spend little to nothing on streaming TV services. I watch over-the-air broadcast TV, free video services like YouTube, and some pay services on a temporary basis to binge-watch certain shows, then I cancel them. Read more about my current antenna setup in my blog. Expanding to Cover Internet and Cellular Services As people have shifted away from traditional cable TV, the cost of Internet access has gone up. So, I’m now […]

[…]TV. Links For more technical info, check out some of these sites. Technical Sites About Broadcast TV/Antennas/Reception Antennas Direct’s Transmitter Locator – See exactly what direction your TV signals are coming from. Helpful to position your antenna. AntennaWeb is a definitive source for antenna information with a tool that shows available channels in your area, as well as what direction they are coming from. Click on “Choose an antenna”. Over-the-Air Digital TV Site – has some great information on TV signals, terrain masking, and attenuation of TV signals through various materials. FTAList.com – information on free satellite TV (not Dish or DirecTV, but free […]

[…]channels and then get a cheaper streaming service. There is a one-week free trial period. YouTube TV YouTubeTV offers a ton of channels, but the cost is almost as expensive as cable TV! Use an antenna to get your local channels plus one of the lower-cost streaming services above. Only use YouTubeTV if you can’t get your local channels using an antenna. On-Demand Subscription Services – Watch, then Cancel These are not live-streaming services like cable or broadcast TV. Rather, these have libraries of movies and TV shows that you can watch any time as a subscriber. These have monthly […]

[…]your old tube TV. The other advantage of a Tablo is that you can still use it when you get a new TV. Most new TVs have tuners, so you probably won’t need your tuner box if you get a new TV. More Options If you are interested in more alternatives if you have a tube TV, check out this […]

[…]doing anything when I hook up the antenna Are you sure your TV is capable of receiving digital TV signals? (Is it a digital TV and was it made after 2006? If not, you’ll need a converter box). Did you change your TV mode to “ANT” or “Antenna”? Did you set up your TV to scan for digital channels? Try powering off your TV, then powering back on. If that doesn’t work, do a factory reset. You will need to go through your TV’s settings menus to find where to do that. My TV is not finding any channels when I […]

[…]have USB power plug that you can plug into your TV if it has USB). Scanning for Channels on Your TV Now turn on your TV and go into the settings menu. Find the option where you can select between cable and antenna input and select “antenna”. Here’s how it looks on my Sony: Next, set your TV to auto-search for channels. Here’s how it looks on my TV: Hit “OK” and let your TV search for channels! Good Luck! You might need to re-run the search several times using different antenna configurations. If you’re still having problems, check my troubleshooting page. […]

[…]are cheaper than cable. You Will Need Three Things: 1. A TV that is capable of receiving digital TV (DTV) signals. Most flat screen TV’s made in 2006 or later have this capability. (Old tube-style TV’s will need a converter box.) 2. A length of coax cable. This cable is usually white and the ends look something like this: This cable might already be plugged into your TV. If so, unplug the other end and leave the end plugged into your TV. Unscrew the cable from whatever it is plugged into by rotating the hexagonal cuff counterclockwise. The shorter the better in this […]

[…]all orange or red channels or no channels, you’ll need to use Internet streaming services for TV. How to See Which Direction to Point Your Antenna To see which direction the TV signal is coming from, click on the station’s call letters on the left side of the map. The map will then show the TV transmitter towers with a black line to your location. My Recommended Indoor Antenna A rooftop outdoor antenna will get you the most channels. But if you’re not able to install a rooftop antenna, I recommend the Mohu Leaf indoor antenna: For More Information Click here if […]

[…]tried a cheap rabbit ear antenna and confirmed that it was the worst. Steer clear of rabbit-ear antennas or any kind of antennas with telescoping arms. They are a pain to adjust and give poor reception. The Winner So, to sum up, I would recommend the regular Mohu Leaf 30 for most people who live in areas with moderate to strong TV signals. If your antenna is going to be far from your TV, or if you want to drive multiple TV’s, or if you live really far from all stations, go with the amplified Leaf 50. If you are just using […]

[…]on the market, it can get pretty overwhelming. In this article, I’ll discuss my recommended TV antennas. Before You Buy an Antenna But before buying an antenna, you need to find out how many channels are available in your area.  To do this, enter your zip code (or full address) into the Station Finder: If you got a lot of green channels, congratulations! You should be able to use a simple non-amplified indoor antenna and get most of those channels, if not more! Check out my recommended indoor antennas below. If you didn’t get any green channels, and just got yellow or orange ones, you […]

[…]require an Internet connection. There are many streaming devices available, including Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and Chromecast. But the one that I am recommending for most people is Roku. It offers the most channels, voice search across many content providers, and headphone output, all at a reasonable price. Read my full Roku review here, or more about all of the streaming devices I’ve reviewed: Step 3: If You Need Cable Channels, Try These Affordable Streaming TV Services Using an antenna is great for getting your local stations plus the major networks and PBS. But what if you need certain cable TV channels like AMC, ESPN, or HGTV? […]