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Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 1787 reviews

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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86%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers frequently mention the wonderful reception, ease of use, and long range of the Thin Indoor HDTV Antenna. Many customers are also pleased with the picture quality and the number of channels they receive. However, some customers have reported issues with signal strength, and the adhesive.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Reception

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Exactly what I was looking for

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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 leery of getting this low end antenna, but I thought at thirteen bucks I didn't have much to loose. To my pleasant surprise, I was suddenly able to get all my regular digital channels that I hadn't been able to for years due to so much neighborhood signal interference. I didn't even mount it on the wall, but propped it on top of the entertainment center. I'm very pleased with my purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    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.

    Overall, solid product. I like that it is double-sided. Mounted it on the wall easily and get most of the local broadcast channels with no issues. The local NBC channel frequently goes in and out. It may be because it uses a VHF frequency, so maybe this antenna isn't great for that.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Surprisingly good reception!!

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

    I'm looking to "cut the cord," but still want the local channels. I found an article suggesting this item as the "top antenna value," and thought that for $20, I could give it a try. I connected it to my TCL TV, in about 3 minutes, and was pretty darn impressed! I have it near a wall, in a second floor room, and it provides a clear picture for 40+ channels in my area. It was a pleasant surprise, for sure!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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      It's fantastic to hear that the antenna exceeded your expectations and provided you with clear reception for numerous channels! Cutting the cord while still enjoying local channels is a great way to save money without sacrificing content. We're thrilled that the product worked well for you and provided excellent value for the price. If you have any further questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out. Enjoy your newfound freedom from cable! Keith | Best Buy Essentials Support https://www.bestbuy.com/site/best-buy-essentials-thin-indoor-hdtv-antenna-35-mile-range-black-white/6454218.p?skuId=6454218 BBY-ExBrand_Best_Buy_essentials

  • Pros mentioned:
    Reception

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    antena

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

    good product , good reception and it is quite compact

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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      Thanks, gjones! We're glad you're happy with the Best Buy essentials™ Indoor HDTV Antenna's good reception and compact size! If you have any other questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask! - Mae | BestBuy Essential Support BBY-ExBrand_Best_Buy_essentials

  • Pros mentioned:
    Reception

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent value for money

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

    We are in an area where the cable goes out often. I wanted an antenna as a back-up. This fits the bill: inexpensive, decent cable that is long enough. I have the antenna hanging off one of the shutter louvers behind the TV, so out of sight and easy to move. The reception is quite good. Overall very pleased.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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      Hi AllanS,

      Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear that the Best Buy essentials™ Thin Indoor HDTV Antenna is providing good reception and serving as a reliable backup for when your cable goes out. It's great that the antenna is easy to hide and move, and that the cable length is sufficient for your needs.

      If you have any other questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out. -Ed | Best Buy Essentials Support | https://www.bestbuy.com/site/brands/best-buy-brands/pcmcat1596746025285.c?id=pcmcat1596746025285 BBY-ExBrand_Best_Buy_essentials

  • Pros mentioned:
    Range

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Recommended

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

    I live in the city, about 15 miles from the big TV towers and these antennas work well. They work better than a amplified one i bought from another brand. The direction it faces does matter for what channels you wil get (i have 2). Excellent for the price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Reception

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Just what we wanted

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

    This antenna is very simple but is all you need. We were hoping for just a few local channels for football games and it was able to scan over 100!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I Love This Thing!

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

    I love this thing! Cut the cable and now I have all my local channels and more Picture is crystal clear I live in Mid City with a direct line to Mt Wilson so we've always gotten good reception I also mounted my antenna in the attic and I am using a splitter to run it to two TVs NCAA Basketball Tournament Time!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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      Thanks, MadKore! We're so happy to hear you're loving your Best Buy essentials™ Thin Indoor HDTV Antenna! It's fantastic that you've cut the cable and are enjoying crystal-clear local channels. Enjoy the NCAA Basketball Tournament! If you have any other questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask! - Mae | BestBuy Essential Support BBY-ExBrand_Best_Buy_essentials

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    TV antenna

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

    It was easy to install and it does the job. Performance is subject to weather conditions naturally.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Don't spend more.

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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.

    Took Wirecutter's recommendation on buying this cheap antenna, and I couldn't be happier. I live in Uptown NYC and have the antenna situated right against a south-facing window. I'm able to pull in about 60 channels, including all the major networks. Despite using a coaxial coupler and a 20-foot coaxial cable to reach my television, signal strength is solid and picture quality is excellent.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best buy antenna

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

    Excellent for the money. This antenna works great no more cable bills.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    No More Streaming.

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

    We bought two and the one that isnear a window works great. We returned the second after trying different positions. It just didn't work in this room.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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      Thank you, Kathy, for sharing your experience with the indoor antenna. It’s great to hear one worked well near a window, though we understand the disappointment with the second one. Your feedback helps us better understand how placement can affect performance. Tine | Best Buy Essentials Support BBY-ExBrand_Best_Buy_essentials

  • Pros mentioned:
    Range

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works surprisingly well!!

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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.

    I live right outside of Chicago in a south suburb and I was debating between this or the amplified antenna - I decided to go with this one and I was surprised that it worked very well! I was able to pick up all of the local HD channels and more! There was no need for the amplified version for me. I would definitely recommend this.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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      Thanks, Oscar! We're glad you were pleasantly surprised by the performance of the Best Buy essentials™ Thin Indoor HDTV Antenna. It's great to hear that it's picking up all your local HD channels in the Chicago suburbs. We appreciate you sharing your positive experience! If you have any other questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask! - Mae | BestBuy Essential Support BBY-ExBrand_Best_Buy_essentials

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    HDTV Antennas

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

    These are great antennas to access local stations and many other. Great to have when the cable goes out so you can still watch TV. I have bought 3.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great digital antenna

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

    This antenna was very easy to install, and it works well. I've had it for a few weeks now with no issues and clear picture while watching the NFL.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Range

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy assemble and easy to place anywhere.

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

    The double sided tape it came with was very helpful, i was able to place it on my wall. The white antena blends in with the wall. Definitely worth the money.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Channel count

    Rated 5 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.

    This Antenna is good for it’s price. You can get all the local channels plus. I was able to get 30 channels with this device. It’s has attachments to conveniently hang antenna on the wall.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Helpful little gadget

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

    Helpful in obtaining Channel 5 when all else failed.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Lightweight antenna

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

    Love this antenna!! Even though it's lightweight, it definitely delivers a strong signal and it's easy to hide. Picture perfect

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Reception

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great job at a great price

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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 may seem flimsy but it does a great job of picking up the local broadcast channels. It is well worth the $20 price tag. It came with a couple of double sided tape pieces but it was thin enough to just wedge into the weather stripping of a window.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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      Thank you for your positive feedback! We're glad to hear that the Best Buy essentials™ HDTV Antenna is performing well for you and providing great value. Enjoy your local broadcast channels!

      - Shiela | Best Buy Essentials Support BBY-ExBrand_Best_Buy_essentials