“Does this TV need an antenna? I'm using this with a ROKU stick, however also want to access regular channels as there will be no cable on this TV. If it does need an antenna, can you recommend a cheap antenna ?”
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Hello LizzyLee! I hope this "long/detailed" answer helps you. Addressing Indoor HDTV antenna performance and/or TV tuner(s) ability to perform as desired or according to expectations is probably right up there as being the most difficult topic to address as there are so many variables involved in TV signal reception and product performance and users' error or lack of knowledge or insight on how to maximize TV and antenna performance. What follows are some bits of information which I learned along the way to improve my indoor HDTV antenna and TV reception performance. First, go on websites such as TVfool.com and find out where your TV broadcast towers are located so that you can point your antenna in that direction. Another good website related to this topic is disablemycable.com/antenna-tips. There are other websites as well! You will also get an idea of the strength and distance of those broadcast towers. They recommend placing the indoor HDTV antenna as high up inside of your home as possible and the consensus seems to be that placement in a window is best. Placement in or near a skylight has also yielded good results for some. Some even try laying the antenna "flat" to obtain better results. Using RG-6 Coaxial cable and "avoiding" the use of RG-59 Coaxial cable is recommended as well. Be aware of the fact that trees, buildings, using splitters in your antenna connection, using too long of a Coaxial cable extension, nearby electronic equipment like computers and stereos and WiFi routers, fluorescent lights, etc. may also negatively impact your antenna's and TV's performance. TV stations that are over 20 miles away "may" require that an amplifier be incorporated with the indoor HDTV antenna; however, use of an amplifier can also "negatively" impact broadcast reception. One example would be if you had a whole lot of relatively nearby TV stations with strong signals and you incorporated an antenna amplifier just to pull in the weaker stations that might have a negative impact on your ability to receive the stronger TV stations' broadcast signals. Further, if you have strong TV broadcast signals coming from very "different" directions, you might try using two (2) separate indoor HDTV antennas attached by a splitter. Another thing to do is look for television brands that are known to have good tuners as this is the part of your TV that receives the signal. I, personally, use the Winegard Flatwave model FL5000 (non-amplified) antenna; however, there is also the Winegard Flatwave model FL5500A (amplified version) and both are top rated; however, there are other brands of indoor HDTV antennas out there as well. These Winegard indoor HDTV antennas are modeled after military "mud flap" technology and they "both" have a white and a black side to blend in with your décor. The Winegard Flatwave FL5000 (non-amplified version) trends at around $35.00 while the Winegard FL5500A (amplified version) trends at just over $50.00. One of the things that I did that made the biggest improvement in TV signal reception was replacing my "aluminum" mini blinds with "vinyl" blinds and now I am receiving some 47 Channels with my 32" Insignia TV. Also, even though most of my broadcast towers are located South--Southwest of my home, I place my indoor HDTV antenna in an "East" bound window as South of me buildings block reception. I hope that my feedback helps you, LizzyLee, and others who want to or have cut the cable and use indoor HDTV antennas to view television, but just as I began this entry, there are so many variables that are involved in determining television broadcast reception that there are no guarantees. Best of luck--LizzyLee!
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Hi! We appreciate you took the time to post your question. When using this TV set, If you want to watch local broadcast TV channels, then you will need a regular antenna. The type of antenna needed depends on how far you are from the TV station's transmitter. Please visit Best Buy for assistance. You can also try the following website to know your area's reception: http://www.antennaweb.org Don't hesitate on contacting our product specialists at https://www.insigniaproducts.com/contact-us for any additional information you require. Regards, Daniel T. - Insignia Support
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes it works with an antenna, I have mine set up in the bedroom. I got mine on Amazon 60 to 100 mile range for $20. I get all the local channels and some I don't even get in my cable box. Hope this helps
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes it would there's a insignia antenna which I bought recently for about 19 bucks that works very well
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