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Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 1704 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 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

    Tv antenna Old school

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

    It has great reception. Especially since u have a hill that it face.

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

    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.

    Great antenna I Love it use it all the time , it only works in my kitchen.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Antena

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

    Excellent Antena. It works well and I have all my favorite channels, it is really thin and that’s one reason I love it

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Antenna

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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 is da bomb. It’s working perfectly with the TV and we have many channels.

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

    Great for local foot ball games

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

    I bought this, so I could watch football on two tvs in our family room. It worked as well as the cable box

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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      Hi RomuloD, thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're glad to hear that our product has met your expectations and provided you with the ability to enjoy football on two TVs in your family room. We strive to create products that enhance your entertainment experience, and we're thrilled that our device has worked seamlessly alongside your cable box. If you have any further feedback or need assistance in the future, please feel free to reach out. Enjoy your football games! Jeth | Best Buy essentials™ 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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great indoor antenna

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

    Great indoor antenna. Perfect for streaming back up. On all three TV's in our house.

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Useless – Don’t Waste Your Money

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

    This antenna is terrible. I live in the heart of LA, close enough to hear game-day cheers from the stadium, yet I still can’t get a clear or reliable signal to watch USC football, Lakers, or Dodgers games. It’s practically useless for live sports, which is incredibly frustrating. This product is a joke—save yourself the hassle and invest in something better.

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

    Good

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

    Its non of damage .so thisbis my first purchase on used item how ever as a hoped its good condition

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

    Postive Outlook

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

    As soon as I get Rid of CABLE, I'll jnow more!!.Highly recommended!!:):)

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

    Best over air antenna- stand alone

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

    A little difficult to tune, without a meter or power indicator.

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

    Hd antenna

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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 except for channel 2. It doesn't stay sticking to my wall it fell off but it's good.

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

    Best Buy Essentials Ultra-Thin, HDTV antenna

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

    So so, good but channel 7 ABC news no working, what it happens?

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

    Not working for me

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

    If you’re on the South Shore in Massachusetts, this won’t pick up many (if any) channels. The only 2-3 that came in clearly were stations in Spainish, which is of no use to me

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 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.

    Didn't pick up very many channels. I can't seem to get locals.

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

      Thanks for taking the time and effort to leave a review about our Best Buy essentials™ - Thin Indoor HDTV Antenna - 35 Mile Range - Black/White (BE-ANT200HA). We apologize that you are experiencing issues getting the local channels with this product. We take quality control very seriously, and we would like to investigate this further. Please contact us directly at 1-866-597-8427 or use the link below to reach us so we can discuss your experience and find a solution.

      Shai | Best Buy essentials Support
      https://www.bestbuy.com/site/best-buy-brands/support/pcmcat1693515381920.c?id=pcmcat1693515381920 BBY-ExBrand_Best_Buy_essentials

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Picture quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    worked for me

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    cheap, easy to setup and it works. bought it to watch local football broadcast and it works. the picture quality for football was pretty decent as well.

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

    open box bad idea

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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.

    did not work without all of the proper parts in the box

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

      Thank you for taking the time to review our Best Buy essentials™ - Thin Indoor HDTV Antenna - 35 Mile Range - Black/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/site/best-buy-essentials-thin-indoor-hdtv-antenna-35-mile-range-black-white/6454218.p?skuId=6454218 BBY-ExBrand_Best_Buy_essentials

  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality, Reception
    Cons mentioned:
    Mounting

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good reception

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

    Does a good job receiving local stations. Has both black and white side to blend in better on light colored walls. Easy to connect and mount. Beware of the mounting tape pads. They are very adhesive and will remove wall paint when removing.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Channel count, Picture quality, Reception

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It just works.

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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.

    Brilliant. Super thin and I'm shocked at how well it works. I've gone down the rabbit hole on finding the right OTA antenna and was overwhelmed by the choices. Thanks to Wirecutter's recommendation, I found this item and bought it right away. So glad I did. Plugged it in, scanned the channels, and boom! Suddenly I had ~100 OTA channels. I'm a cord-cutter but wanted an antenna to increase my access to live sports on major networks without paying for expensive alternative-to-cable live TV streaming subscriptions. This definitely does the trick and brings me a crystal-clear picture for cheap.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Picture quality, Reception

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Reception

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

    I bought this antenna when there was some streaming dispute between Direct TV and the NFL or something. I had no idea there was this issue as I am not a big NFL fan. I just needed to get an antenna for the college games. I searched through the BB website and decided on a powered unit. When I got to the store, this was literally the only antenna they had on the shelf. Everything was sold out. I figured I would give it a try since I was already there. Hooked it up. Nothing. No signal input detected. I was moving this thing all over the place. Holding it up with one arm and had the other arm in the air moving it around trying to get a signal. What the heck? I had a cheap 8 year old RCA antenna in place before this purchase and the same thing. So I figured this was no better than that one. Went in to TV settings to see if I could figure anything out. Did a channel search, and what do you know? It found about 30 local channels. I forgot that I had gotten a new TV during the off season of college ball and never did a channel search with the old antenna. DUH! Well I didn't tell my wife that and said to her, look how nice the picture is with this new antenna! Great, high def picture. It does cut out once in a while, but I have the antenna mounted behind a 75 inch screen that I have pushed back all the way against the wall on a TV mount. So with it being blocked that much, it still gets a pretty darn good picture. It is def better than the old RCA antenna because with that one, I would have to pull it out from behind the TV for it to get a signal. I don't watch antenna TV very much at all but when I do, this antenna makes it easy. Would buy again and would recommend.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great value

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

    Works as advertised,easy install,good reception,works long range

    I would recommend this to a friend
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