Tag: Antenna
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5 Best Indoor Antennas for Cord Cutters
Before there were cords to cut, and there wasn’t the hassle of monthly payments or subscription fees, antennas were the only way to watch broadcast television. Indoor antennas have come a long way from the “rabbit ears” that stood on top of TVs and they are the perfect supplement for cord cutters looking to make…
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Buyers Beware: Antenna Brands Making Big Claims on Amazon
Over-the-air (OTA) broadcasting is getting a lot of attention lately, especially as cable customers are cutting the cord and TV stations make the gradual shift to ATSC 3.0, or Next Gen TV. And as more households consider adding, or perhaps reintroducing, OTA content to their homes, some equipment makers and sellers are making some lofty…
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How to Access Free OTA Channels with Antennas for Under $100
It’s not exactly a secret that many of us are staying indoors and looking for content to keep us entertained during the coronavirus outbreak. And while streaming services continue to offer up tons of content, including easier access to news channels, lots of households are likely considering free, over-the-air (OTA) channels, perhaps for the first time…
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Antenna Usage Rising as More Turn to Free OTA Channels
About a quarter of all US broadband households use an antenna to access over-the-air (OTA) content like local TV broadcasts, a jump from 15 percent in 2018. Beyond that, research group Parks Associates says around half of those households don’t subscribe to pay-TV services. And while these findings are the result of data collected in…
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Cord Cutters Need to Rescan Their Antennas Again Because Some OTA TV Channels Are Moving
If you use an antenna to watch free over-the-air TV, you need to rescan because some OTA TV stations changed frequencies to make room for 5G Internet. You can check on Antenna Web to see what channels in your area moved or will be moving. Every month more channels are moving as the FCC completes…
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Why NASCAR Shows That an Antenna Should Still Be Part of Your Cord Cutting Setup
2020 is here and many cord cutters tell me a streaming service is all they need for cord cutting. So, why do I recommend an antenna for all cord cutters? (Or at least most that can pick up OTA signals?) The NASCAR Daytona 500 is a perfect example of why. Just the other day when…
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How to Get the Most from Your Antenna After You Cut the Cord
An antenna is a great way to get a ton of 100% free HD channels when you cut the cord on cable TV. The best part with an antenna is you can watch all you want without worrying about a data cap. Antennas also make the perfect backup for when your Internet is out. Here…
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Sling TV Now Shows Local Channels on Roku TVs in Your Sling TV Guide
Update: Sling TV has reached out to say this was a technical issue that has since been resolved. Some Sling TV users are noticing that the local OTA channels they receive from their antenna are showing up on their Sling app. A Reddit user posted a photo, showing all 33 channels that they receive from…
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Get 20% Off on Antennas Direct Site (Limited Time, Ends 2/3/2020)
Antennas Direct is celebrating Super Bowl weekend with a special offer for customers. To support cable-less game watchers, the company is currently running a 20% off discount on the Antennas Direct site using code SUPER20 through February 3rd. To use the code, shop Antennas Direct and add the product you want to your cart. Then, click…
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Cord Cutters Need to Rescan Their Antennas Today Because Some OTA TV Channels Are Moving
If you use an antenna to watch free over-the-air TV, you will likely need to rescan today because some OTA TV stations will be changing frequenciesto make room for 5G Internet. You can check on Antenna Web to see what channels in your area will be moving. If you watch FOX 35 and FOX35Plus using…