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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 1667 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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87%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers often highlight the wonderful reception, ease of use, and long range of the Thin Indoor HDTV Antenna. Many are pleased with the picture quality and the number of channels they receive for the price. However, some customers have experienced issues with signal strength, and a few have noted concerns about the adhesive and mounting.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Reception

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Does the trick!

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

    Works really well. I live in SF and tried this antenna as well as a more expensive amplified (one that needs to be plugged in to a wall socket) and they performed equally well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Signal strength

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Antenna - OK in city

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

    Works great most of the time - not sure when I have signal issues if it the antenna or TV station having signal issues. Not strong enough for Palmdale

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Garbage

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

    This is garbage and not worth your money. I bought this a few years ago to replace the rabbit ears I had for 8+ years from Target. I really liked the design of this one, which is the primary reason I was replacing the other one. This has a sleek, thin design as described. Unfortunately, I have attempted to use it in multiple locations (two separate houses and different rooms in each house). It claims to have up to a 35-mile range, which I can't imagine that being true. I don't watch a lot of tv but any time I want to watch a football game or a few specific shows, I have to move the antenna around multiple times to reprogram my channels. It's a miracle if it picks up a basic channel and delivers a clear picture that doesn't constantly cut out. It's really frustrating and disappointing. In comparison to the prior antenna I had, this one is more expensive, has far worse results, and is completely unreliable. I do not recommend it and am searching for the next one.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Signal strength

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Decent for the price

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

    Reception is iffy, but that could be more on location and direction than anything. I bought two of these and one is great while the other is unusable.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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      Thank you for your review! We're glad you found the Best Buy essentials™ Thin Indoor HDTV Antenna decent for the price. We understand that reception can be affected by location and direction, and we appreciate you sharing your experience with both antennas. 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

    Perfect for any Outdoors TV Fun

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

    This is the 2nd antanna of this type I’ve purchased in the past few years and they’ve both worked great. This device is perfect for any outdoors activity like camping or tailgating. Thanks!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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      Hi there! Thank you for your review! We're thrilled to hear that the Best Buy Essentials HDTV Antenna has been a reliable choice for your outdoor activities. Whether it's camping or tailgating, having a dependable signal makes all the difference! We appreciate your support and hope it continues to serve you well. Angelica| Best Buy Essentials Products| BBY-ExBrand_Best_Buy_essentials

  • Pros mentioned:
    Channel count

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it!

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

    Picks up great service for watching tv and so many channels!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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      Thank you for your enthusiastic feedback on the Best Buy essentials™ Thin Indoor HDTV Antenna. We're thrilled to hear that you love it and that it provides great service with so many channels for watching TV. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your positive experience. Ivy | Best Buy Essentials Support BBY-ExBrand_Best_Buy_essentials

  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality

    Rated 5 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.

    This antenna works well, and I have a beautiful picture on my TV.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works great and doesn’t take up much space!

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great little slim antenna for local channels. We use it in our basement and it gets great reception.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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      Thank you for your feedback! We’re delighted to hear that the slim antenna is working great for you and providing excellent reception, even in your basement. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we’re thrilled that our product is meeting your needs. If you have any more comments or need further assistance, we’re always here to help! - Carl | Best Buy Essentials Products BBY-ExBrand_Best_Buy_essentials

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 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.

    It works great and is easy to set up. Would purchase again.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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      Thank you for your review of the Best Buy essentials™ Thin Indoor HDTV Antenna! We're delighted to hear that it works great and was easy to set up. Your satisfaction means a lot to us, and we're glad to know you would purchase it again. If you have any other feedback or need further assistance, please let us know. Ivy | Best Buy Essentials Support BBY-ExBrand_Best_Buy_essentials

  • Pros mentioned:
    Reception

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Pleasantly surprised.

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

    I get 22 unique local channels. Noticeable difference when you put it as high as possible and closer to a window. Very pleased. I can see the Packers games now in the comfort of my own home. GPG.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    For $20 this works ridiculously well

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

    I'm relatively close to some towers so I went with this and actually installed in an interior closet with no exterior walls and I still get about 80 channels over the air!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy mount antenna.

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

    Antenna works well. It was easy to install and reasonably priced.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Channel count, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Well worth it

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

    Easy to install and it gets a lot more channels than i was expecting.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent

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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 did a great job I was without internet for a week so I did use this antenna and it broadcast it 51 + channels

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

    Works Mostly Until…

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

    Beware. At first this highly rated antenna by the NY Times worked. It pulled in all the channels I wanted and seemed solid. Days later, channels pixelated and faded away from viewing. Rescanning often brought them back but only temporarily. Moving the antenna only made it worse, so in the end I returned it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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      We're sorry to hear about your experience with our antenna. It's concerning to learn that it initially performed well but later encountered issues with channel reception. We understand how frustrating it can be when a product doesn't maintain its functionality over time, despite efforts to troubleshoot. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we'll be sure to investigate this matter further to improve the quality and reliability of our products. If you haven't already found a suitable replacement, we'd love the opportunity to assist you in finding a solution that meets your needs. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us for further assistance or guidance. Keith | BestBuy 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

  • Cons mentioned:
    Mounting

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Does the job well!

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

    Works great; my only gripe would be mounting, as there aren't many options available. A small stand or something would be nice.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Completely satisied

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

    Excellent product at a very good price. Channels come through much more clearly than with our old rabbit ears. We were so satisfied we bought a second one though we haven't hooked it up yet. Price wasn't quite as good - we missed the sale - but still very good value for the money.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    May be a good buy, but check return policy.

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

    Verizon was getting too expensive, so I decided to '''cut the cord" and try using an indoor antenna. The ones that got the best ratings on Consumer Reports were NOT carried by Best Buy; then I saw a review in the NYTimes that gave this antenna a good rating, esp. for its price point. However, despite the efforts of a Best Buy installer, the antenna could not get more than 2-3 stations clearly.e HDMI cord that comes with the antenna is only 10 feet, so I bought a longer HDMI cord only to find out you can't "uncouple" that cord than comes with this antenna; another connector is needed. I didn't know that and the tech who was to install the antenna never responded to my queries in advance of his visit. I suggest you open the box before you buy so you'll know what you're getting/what you'll need. Sadly, I wound up returning the antenna. The antenna is thin, as promised, and feels as if it would easily break. Can't fairly answer the next set of questions.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Depends on where you live.

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

    Works somewhat, but not for the channels I wanted. I needed an amplified antenna. It would probably work fine for someone living closer to the broadcast towers.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Channel count

    Rated 5 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.

    It does its job. Small and works great. 42 available channels

    I would recommend this to a friend