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Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 1725 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

    5 star antenna

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

    First antenna...got rid of cable. This was a great choice. Not only can i get local stations im also able to get of movies and sports. Should have dumped cable years ago!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    For $20. You can’t beat it.

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

    Pretty impressed for how thin it is. It worked so good I bought another one for the TV in the bedroom.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not 35 mile range

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

    Regarding the inexpensive flat antenna: Pros: yes, it works but do not expect to get more than 5-10 mile range depending upon placement/geography; Flat and therefore nicely suited to windows/walls; Cord length (10 ft) adequate for many homes. Cons: No way you’ll get 35 mile range. No better than any other unpowered flat antenna. Cord length (10 ft) may not be long enough for many situations. Consider getting a powered/amplified antenna. Antenna is average, so 3 stars is expected.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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      Thank you for your detailed review! We appreciate your honest feedback about the antenna's range and placement. We're glad you found the flat design and cord length useful, and we understand your point about the 35-mile claim. 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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Range, Reception

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect! Love free tv!

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

    The antenna works perfectly for us allowing our streaming-only household to get broadcast television. It’s nice to know that we could drop all streaming services, save a bundle and still catch some shows! We are very happy with this purchase. For reference we live in a mid rise condo in a major urban center and have the antenna near a window that has a direct sight line to large broadcast towers about 5 miles away.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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      Hi MaryM! Thank you so much for your feedback! We are thrilled to hear that our antenna is working perfectly for your streaming-only household. It's great to know that you are able to access broadcast television and potentially save money by dropping some streaming services. We are glad that you are happy with your purchase and that the antenna is meeting your needs. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. Thank you for choosing our product!

      JC | 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

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Would recommend!

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

    Works great most of the time! There have been a few times that it doesn’t come in clear, but we have a much more expensive one in another room and same with that one. I’d definitely recommend for the price!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    this antenna is a good product

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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 a good product. The antenna has two sides, one black and one white, that gives you a chance to place it so that it doesn't look so bad on your wall or wherever. The cable is pretty long. We get a bunch of over the air channels with this, and they usually work okay. The only downside is that some of the channels momentarily lose signal when a big rig trailer truck passes by on the road.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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      Thank you for sharing your experience, ReneH. It’s great to know the antenna is delivering plenty of channels and offering a flexible, thoughtful design that fits your space. Your notes on occasional signal drops will help us better understand how the product performs in real-world conditions. Tine | Best Buy Essentials Support BBY-ExBrand_Best_Buy_essentials

  • Pros mentioned:
    Reception

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Buy antenna

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

    It was easy to install,great color and a lot of channels it’s a A+,as matter of fact plan on buying another one.

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

    slim and unobtrusive

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

    it was easy to install and works well and is slim and small so it is not taking so much space and is not so noticeable

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

    No title

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

    No complaints it works very good we get around thirtyfive channel's

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent HD 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 attena is awesome and it works very well for my tv. The picture quality is the best and I'm able to get a lot of channels. Set-up was a breeze. I'd highly recommend this to anyone.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    WORTH THE TINY EXPENDITURE

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

    Wow, we're impressed. Our home is roughly 20 miles from the nearest tower (as the crow flies) and reception is pretty, pretty, pretty good! We receive lots of channels, in many cases with a clearer picture than the Roku. We knocked off one star because the antenna sometimes needs to be moved and/or unplugged/replugged to get going. But when it's good, it's GOOD.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great antenna

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

    This works great! Easy to install and gives a clear picture! It scans the area and I got over 100 channels. Highly recommend

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Fairly good

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

    There are a few local stations which require re-positioning of the antenna, from time to time. I don't know if any antenna can pick up all channels evenly.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    HD antenna

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

    Purchased to watch Monday Night Football during Disney / YouTube battle. Gave me exactly what I needed. Pretty good picture. Not as clear as normal but what do you want for $20.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best TV Accessory Investment You can Make

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

    Great product! I now have one for each of my three tv's in different rooms. It took a bit of trial & error to find the right locations to receive the maximum number of channels. The number of channels received ranges from 99 to 111 (including all foreign language channels), and we're 30-35 miles south of Houston. Thanks to Best Buy for helping me "cut the cord!"

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Free TV channels

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

    Excellent way to watch TV when you don’t have a streaming service. You get a lot of channels including local stations for no additional fee.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great value, basic antenna

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

    I got this antenna at a great price and it's been working well so far. I get great reception from my favorite tv channels. I like that each side has a different color (black/white) so you can use a side you prefer. It's lightweight too so you can easily manuever it, also has a nice cable length. I have an old Mohu antenna I was looking to replace and this one so far has exceeded my expectations. The only con is that the cable is not removable from the antenna but it's not a big deal.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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      Thank you for your detailed review, KatzMeow! We're thrilled to hear that our Best Buy essentials™ Thin Indoor HDTV Antenna is exceeding your expectations, especially given its great value. We're glad you're getting excellent reception and appreciate the thoughtful design features like the reversible black/white sides and the cable length. We also acknowledge your feedback regarding the non-removable cable, and we appreciate you sharing your overall positive experience! If you have any questions or need assistance in the future, don't hesitate to reach out! - Mae | BestBuy Essential Support BBY-ExBrand_Best_Buy_essentials

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Reception

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Overall Great Antenna

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

    Does exactly what is intended to do. Easy to setup, receives all the channels I needed it to, and reception came in great. Very reasonable price for this and I would definitely recommend.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Get Local stations in under 5 minutes!

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

    I cut the cable cord but missed having local stations and news. I was frustrated with trying to stream local stations. I can't believe how easy this was to install and how well it works indoors, in an apartment complex. The stickers don't seem to stick well to the wall, however, it fell off a few times, so I just got some Command strips to use.

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

    Well worth the price and easy to install.

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

    I cut the cord years ago and shifted to streaming services while sacrificing network TV stations. With the Best Buy essentials antenna, I now view with crystal clarity ABC, CBS, CW, FOX, NBC, PBS, Univision and many more local stations. It was very easy to connect the antenna to my TV and adhere it to the wall, although I needed to buy from my local hardware store stronger adhesive strips than the ones supplied in the box.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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