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Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars with 590 reviews

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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83%would recommend to a friend

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Customers consistently note the good reception and ease of use of the Multidirectional Indoor HDTV Antenna. Many are pleased with the range, picture quality, and overall performance, with some also highlighting the number of channels they can access. However, some customers have reported issues with signal strength and cable length, while a few have expressed frustration with the stand.

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  • Cons mentioned:
    Cable length

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Dirt cheap, works well.

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

    Picks up 47 over the air channels. Not even positioned by a window. Just sitting on the TV stand next to TV aimed at exterior wall. My only complaint is that the cord is way to short. The cord is only 5 feet long and my TV is not even close to 5 feet from a window. But other than that, it works exactly as it is supposed to.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Cable length

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    very good

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

    got this at open box discount, almost 14 dollars, quality imagen on tv its very good. if you live or have the tv close to a window would improve your tv signals. cable ac not so long.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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      That's fantastic! Getting our Best Buy essentials™ Multidirectional Indoor HDTV Antenna at an open-box discount for almost $14 and experiencing very good picture quality is awesome! Thanks for the tip about placing it near a window to improve TV signals and for the feedback about the cable length. Enjoy all those free channels! If you have any other questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask! - Mae | BestBuy Essential Support BBY-ExBrand_Best_Buy_essentials

  • Cons mentioned:
    Cable length

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works

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

    Works but nothing special. Brings in same channels as my other cheap indoor antenna. Which means I have to move it for a channel or two. YMMV. Cable is short. While i was able to move it enough to tune in a few problem channels …likely need a barrel(female to female adapter) and another 5’+ length of cable. FYI.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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      Thank you for your honest feedback, Bobbobson. We're glad to hear that the Best Buy essentials™ Multidirectional Indoor HDTV Antenna is working for you, even if it didn’t exceed expectations. We appreciate you pointing out the cable length and the need for repositioning—your insights are helpful for other customers considering this product. If you ever need assistance finding accessories like an extension cable or adapter, we’re here to help! Ivy | Best Buy essentials Support BBY-ExBrand_Best_Buy_essentials

  • Cons mentioned:
    Cable length, Signal strength

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Terrible

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

    This so called antenna cord is to short; further the antenna’s cord internal wires are the cheapest bare minium wire standard to power the unit. Since; BB decided to use cheap wires the unit cuts in and out as you attempt to gain a signal. Further, the coaxial is also cheap so it doesn’t complete the reauired seal to keep the signal moving from the unit to the television. I mean it was a super cheap buy and it reminds me of the days you had to have a kid stand next to a Zenith with aluminum foil on the antennas in a position im sure gave the kid cramps just to see the game. Cord cutters spend more on a something well built.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Cable length

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Woks great! Wish the cable was longer

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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.

    It works great! Especially for the price. I do with the cable was longer.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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      Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear that you’re happy with the performance and value of our Multidirectional Indoor HDTV Antenna. We appreciate your suggestion about the cable length and will take it into consideration for future improvements. If you have any other comments or need assistance, feel free to reach out. Enjoy your enhanced TV experience! - Mae | BestBuy Essential Support | https://www.bestbuy.com/site/brands/best-buy-brands/pcmcat1596746025285.c?id=pcmcat1596746025285 BBY-ExBrand_Best_Buy_essentials

  • Pros mentioned:
    Reception
    Cons mentioned:
    Cable length

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    TWO antennas compared

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

    I bought 2 indoor TV antennas from Best Buy: ULTRA-THIN HDTV (no amp) MULTIDIRECTIONAL HDTV (no amp) The Thin one was $15, the panel one was $20. I performed autoscans and the Multidirectional (panel) received 42 channels, although not well, and since it is multidirectional there is no way to position it to improve reception. The design is awkward and a thick rigid cable makes it difficult to avoid the antenna falling over, and an extremely short cable makes it tough to find a location for it. The Ultra-thin received 74 channels with good quality. It was thin and light and very easy to set up with a thin cable that was long enough to find a good location for it that enables you to maximize reception. The reception rivaled another thin antenna I had that came with an amplifier, and those generally cost more.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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      Thank you for your feedback on the indoor TV antennas you purchased from Best Buy. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with both the ULTRA-THIN HDTV and MULTIDIRECTIONAL HDTV antennas.

      We are glad to hear that the ULTRA-THIN HDTV antenna provided you with good quality reception and 74 channels, even without an amplifier. It's lightweight design and easy set up process is definitely a plus. We are pleased to hear that it rivaled another thin antenna that typically comes with an amplifier, but at a more affordable price point.

      We are sorry to hear about the issues you faced with the MULTIDIRECTIONAL HDTV antenna. We apologize for the awkward design, rigid cable, and limitations on positioning for improved reception. We will take your feedback into consideration for future improvements on this product.

      Thank you again for your review and for choosing Best Buy for your TV antenna needs. We hope to continue providing you with high-quality products and excellent customer service in the future. Keith | Best Buy Essentials Support https://www.bestbuy.com/site/best-buy-essentials-multidirectional-indoor-hdtv-antenna-30-mile-range-off-white/6463067.p?skuId=6463067 BBY-ExBrand_Best_Buy_essentials

  • Cons mentioned:
    Cable length

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great antenna

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

    Antenna getting good results. 3 older one's don't work as good as this one. Was recommended by a Best buy employee. Only drawback is that the cord is short, could have been longer.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Cable length

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Going straight in the donation box

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

    Horrible, I thought I was upgrading, can't get hardly any channels, used to get almost 50, this gets 4. Plus the cord is way too stiff anyway, hard to maneuver, not that you pick up anything anyway.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Reception
    Cons mentioned:
    Cable length

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Skip this cheap product

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

    Either people got paid to post nice reviews or negative ones were deleted. Cheaply made and poor reception. Stand is not stable, wire is way too short and connection is loose. I live at the top of a hill and 20 miles max from the tower. Another antenna on a lower floor gets much better reception.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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      Thank you for your feedback. We take all reviews seriously and strive to address any issues our customers may have. We apologize if you feel that reviews are not genuine or if negative comments have been deleted. Our goal is to provide high-quality products with excellent reception. We will take your comments about the stand stability, wire length, and connection into consideration for future improvements. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and appreciate your honesty. Keith | Best Buy Essentials Support https://www.bestbuy.com/site/best-buy-essentials-multidirectional-indoor-hdtv-antenna-30-mile-range-off-white/6463067.p?skuId=6463067 BBY-ExBrand_Best_Buy_essentials

  • Cons mentioned:
    Cable length

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Tv antenna

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

    Easy to set up. Would be better if the cable was longer. Not sure if reception is that strong

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Cable length, Stand

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    JUNK

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

    This antenna sucks!! Piece of crap.short cable, can't make this China special stand up! A waste of my time and money and GAS DON'T BUY THIS JUNK

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

      Thank you for taking the time to review our Best Buy essentials™ - Multidirectional Indoor HDTV Antenna - Off-white. I understand you found it uncomfortable to use and that can be discouraging. We are continuously working on improving our products and their designs so we definitely appreciate your feedback. If you have any questions or concerns, please use the link below to reach us and also you can contact this phone number 888-237-8289 for further assistance.


      Best Buy Essentials Products
      Nikki
      https://www.bestbuy.com BBY-ExBrand_Best_Buy_essentials

  • Cons mentioned:
    Cable length

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not worth the purchase

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

    I had to return this antenna. The cord that connects the tv to the antenna is short, so you are limited to where you can position it to grab signal. After trying for two days, I still couldn’t catch signal.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Cable length

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Antenna

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

    Limited channel pickup. Cord not long enough to extend to window area.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Cable length

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Don’t buy. Get a different one. Read reviews

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

    Not able to scan any channels (residential area). Not worth it! Completely useless; it advertise as all the basic channels, but the cord was too short to even hang it high. I wouldn’t bother with the product. Usually best buy brand does well, but I think you better off with something that would work.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from InsigniaCustomerSupport
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      Hello, Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to leave a review of the antenna. I am sorry to read about the issues presented. We appreciate the feed back.

      Grecia M. Insignia Products | https://www.insigniaproducts.com/contact-us BBY-ExBrand_Insignia