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Rating 3.7 out of 5 stars with 249 reviews

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67%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers commend the AM/FM Amplified Indoor Radio Antenna for its reception, overall performance, and signal strength. Many customers have found the antenna easy to set up and appreciate its slim size. However, some customers have reported compatibility issues with certain receivers and have noted connectivity problems. A few customers mentioned that the cord length was too short for their needs.

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The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • Best Buy Employee

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Did not sound better with this

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    Best Buy Employee
    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My radio wasn’t working well so I tried to make the signal stronger and make it sound better but it made it sound worse

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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      Hello Olivia. Thank you for taking time to review our product. We're sorry to hear about the trouble with your radio's signal. It sounds like you've tried to improve the reception, but unfortunately, it had the opposite effect. Please feel free to contact us at 866-597-8427 Monday to Saturday 8am - 9pm CST, and we will gladly assist you in the best way possible. Ivy | Best Buy essentials Support BBY-ExBrand_Best_Buy_essentials

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Review

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was not pleased with the effectiveness of this antenna

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Crap Reception

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Piece of junk Speaker wire gets better reception the BS Amplifying antenna. 30 bucks in the garage. Don’t waste your money!!!!!!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
      Posted .

      Hello there,

      Thank you for writing a review about our Best Buy essentials™ - AM/FM Amplified Indoor Radio Antenna - Black. We're very sorry to read you are experiencing this issue with one of our products, please contact us using the link below, we'll be more than happy to assist you regarding this matter.

      BestBuy Essentials Support
      Shella
      https://www.bestbuy.com/site/brands/best-buy-brands/pcmcat1596746025285.c?id=pcmcat1596746025285 BBY-ExBrand_Best_Buy_essentials

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Radio amplifier

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The product doesn't work as it was told to me by the best buy employee

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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      Thanks for your feedback, Micro. I'm sorry to hear the Best Buy essentials™ AM/FM Amplified Indoor Radio Antenna didn't meet your expectations, especially after the employee's recommendation. If you have any other questions or need further assistance, feel free to contact our Best Buy essentials customer support team (1-866-597-8427). - Mae | BestBuy Essential Support BBY-ExBrand_Best_Buy_essentials

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Poor reception antenna

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Purchased this antenna for an older Bose radio, I actually got better reception without the antenna. I even tried repositioning the radio closer to a window with no luck.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
      Posted .

      Hi there! Thank you for writing a review about our AM/FM Amplified Indoor Radio Antenna! We understand that you're having issues with the unit. We would love to check this situation further with you! Please feel free to contact us at the link below to get assistance with your unit.

      Rudson S.| Best Buy Support. BBY-ExBrand_Best_Buy_essentials

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Poor range for FM

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not worth the box it comes in. Very limited range to pick up a couple of worthless FM stations.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
      Posted .

      Hi JohnC,

      Thanks for taking the time to connect with us about your concern with your Best Buy essentials™ - AM/FM Amplified Indoor Radio Antenna - Black. We are continuously working to improve the quality of our products and anticipate market demands that drive customer satisfaction. Your feedback is especially important to us and your concerns will be shared with our product team.

      Dina || Best Buy Essentials Support || https://www.bestbuy.com/site/best-buy-brands/best-buy-essentials/pcmcat1608755959445.c?id=pcmcat1608755959445 BBY-ExBrand_Best_Buy_essentials

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Poor performer

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This product was not really good at receiving FM signals. My folded dipole, old tech antenna does better and does not need electricity.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
      Posted .

      Hello GEMA,
      We're very sorry to read you are experiencing this issue with one of our products. We would be happy to troubleshoot it and check your options for you. Please feel free to contact us at 1-(888)-237-8289 Daily 8am - 9pm CT, and we will gladly assist you in the best way possible.
      Chelsea
      Best Buy Essentials BBY-ExBrand_Best_Buy_essentials

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    no good

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    did work thing is a piece of gabage. i threw it out. i want my money back

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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      I'm really sorry to hear about your experience. We strive to provide high-quality products, and it's disappointing to know we didn't meet your expectations. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we appreciate your feedback. Ivy | BestBuy Essentials Support BBY-ExBrand_Best_Buy_essentials

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    antenna

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This item does not work. This should have been checked out before the installers arrived to do the installation. I do not like wasting my time or wasting my money.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Home Owner

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I couldn’t get to make a difference in the reception on our sound system. Your Geek Squad couldn’t make any difference either. I’ll be returning it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Sr

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    no good it won't work the reason I don't know. I just connected the antenna but with aout good result

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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      Hi OrlayG, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of our Best Buy essentials™ - AM/FM Amplified Indoor Radio Antenna - Black. Please know that we are improving the quality of this product by considering our customers feedback, for further assistance you can contact our customer service at 1-(866)-597-8427 Monday-Saturday 8am - 9pm CT.

      Mariepel C.|Best Buy Support
      https://www.bestbuy.com/site/brands/best-buy-brands/pcmcat1596746025285.c?id=pcmcat1596746025285 BBY-ExBrand_Best_Buy_essentials

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Faulty Product

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Product does not perform well at all. It has poor reception and does not pick up any stations with clarity. Not worth any money spent due to its poor performance.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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      We apologize for the disappointing experience with the Best Buy Essentials AM/FM Amplified Indoor Radio Antenna. We understand that poor reception and unclear signals can be frustrating, especially when it comes to something as essential as listening to your favorite radio stations. We're sorry to hear that our product did not meet your expectations and appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We'll make sure to pass on your concerns to our engineering team to investigate and improve the product's performance. As a gesture of goodwill, we'd like to offer a replacement or refund, whichever you prefer, so you can experience the quality and reliability you deserve. Jeth | Best Buy essentials™ Support  https://www.bestbuy.com/site/best-buy-essentials-am-fm-amplified-indoor-radio-antenna-black/6456118.p?skuId=6456118 BBY-ExBrand_Best_Buy_essentials

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Digital tv antenna

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Doesn’t work in Anniston. The mountain terrain keeps all antenna’s from working.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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      Hi MichaelC! I'm so sorry to hear that the AM/FM Amplified Indoor Radio Antenna doesn't work in Anniston due to the mountain terrain blocking the signal. It must be frustrating not being able to enjoy your radio with this antenna. Please know that we are actively working to improve the design of our devices in the future to ensure better functionality, so situations like this can be avoided.

      JC | BestBuy Essentials Support https://www.bestbuy.com/site/best-buy-essentials-am-fm-amplified-indoor-radio-antenna-black/6456118.p?skuId=6456118 BBY-ExBrand_Best_Buy_essentials

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Doesnt work

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Doesnt work at all. What a waste of money and time.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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      We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you've experienced with our product. Your satisfaction is of the utmost importance to us, and we're truly sorry to hear that it didn't meet your expectations. We understand the frustration and disappointment that can come from a product not functioning as intended, and we want to make things right for you. Please reach out to our customer support team, and we'll do everything we can to assist you and resolve this issue promptly. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we appreciate the opportunity to improve our products and services based on your experience. Keith | BestBuy Essentials Support https://www.bestbuy.com/site/best-buy-essentials-am-fm-amplified-indoor-radio-antenna-black/6456118.p?skuId=6456118 BBY-ExBrand_Best_Buy_essentials

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Antenna

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We had to return it as it wouldn’t work for us! No problems with returning.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
      Posted .

      Hi there!

      Thank you for taking the time to review our Best Buy essentials™ - AM/FM Amplified Indoor Radio Antenna - Black, we're very sorry to read you are experiencing this issue with one of our products. We are continuously working to improve the quality of our products and anticipate market demands that drive customer satisfaction. Your feedback is especially important to us and your concerns will be shared with our product team.

      Best Buy Essentials Support
      Angela
      https://www.bestbuy.com BBY-ExBrand_Best_Buy_essentials

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Ford Escape Radio much better

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Unfortunately, didn't help pull in stations that my 2017 Escape does.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
      Posted .

      Hello BruceSamsungTab8,
      We are very sorry to read that this antenna was not able to pull the stations unlike your 2017 Escape does. For more questions and product support you may contact our customer service at 1-(888)-237-8289 Monday to Saturday 8am - 9pm CST.
      Chelsea
      Best Buy Essentials BBY-ExBrand_Best_Buy_essentials

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Garbage, Dont Buy

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This item is a waste of money. Do not buy. No signal on my fm stereo

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Missing parts

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The package was torn and Missing parts. Lost recipe. Store is not friendly

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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      We apologize for the disappointing experience you had with your Best Buy essentials AM/FM Amplified Indoor Radio Antenna. We're sorry to hear that the package was damaged and missing parts, which must have been frustrating and upsetting. Additionally, losing a recipe can be a personal loss, and we regret that it was part of the package. Furthermore, we understand that a friendly and helpful store experience is important, and we'll make sure to pass on your feedback to the store team to improve their customer service. We appreciate your feedback and would like to offer a replacement or refund for the defective product, whichever you prefer. Please let us know how we can make it right. Jeth | Best Buy essentials™ Support.  https://www.bestbuy.com/site/best-buy-essentials-am-fm-amplified-indoor-radio-antenna-black/6456118.p?skuId=6456118 BBY-ExBrand_Best_Buy_essentials

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Fm antenna

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Did not help me get better fm reception. Want to improve my fm listening experience.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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      Hi KevinP,

      We apologize for your experience with this antenna. It important for us to know your feedback so we can continue to improve the quality of this product. Please contact us at 1-888-237-8289 if there is anything that we can assist you with.

      BestBuy Essentials Support
      Lea
      https://www.bestbuy.com/ BBY-ExBrand_Best_Buy_essentials

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    BB POWERED AMP

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    DID NOT BOOST MY AM SIGNAL ON MY DENON RECIEVER .HAVE RETURNED.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
      Posted .

      Hello there,

      Thank you for sharing your experience with our AM/FM Amplified Indoor Radio Antenna - Black, we are constantly working to improve our products and truly appreciate your feedback. Customer satisfaction is our top priority, and I am truly sorry that wasn't demonstrated to you. While we'd love the opportunity to regain your trust, we understand how frustrated you must be. I would kindly ask you to contact us using the link below as we'll be more than happy to further assist you and evaluate all the available options for you.

      Best Buy Essentials Support
      Louise
      https://www.bestbuy.com/contact-us BBY-ExBrand_Best_Buy_essentials