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Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 1703 reviews

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    Rating 4.5 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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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent indoor antenna for the price

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

    Excellent indoor antenna for the price, at least from a residential location in the Museum District in the city of Richmond, Virginia. It's very easy to set up and activate. I would gladly buy another one again in the future when the occasion arises.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great reception

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

    Working great!! First we cut the cable and went to YouTube TV, then we ditched that subscription and simply use this antenna + Netflix.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Reception

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Buy antenna saves me over $1000 in app fees

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

    The Best Buy Essentials HDTV antenna allows me to get all the major TV channels (ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and Public television). This save me over $1000 in annual fees to the apps that provide local TV

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Antenna

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

    The BestBuy essential thin film indoor HDTV antenna works great in my area. Because it's thin and flat, I can place it anywhere on my wall, near by TV. A must buy for free OTA HD signals!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Reception

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Buy Essentials Flat HDTV Antenna

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

    I bought this for my daughter to use in her 2nd floor condo. She wanted to cut down her cable bill and I bought this as experiment to see if it would receive her local otr channels. I was pleasantly surprised how well this antenna works. Even though she doesn't have a window that faces the transmitter, she still receives all the channels with little break up. Great little inexpensive antenna.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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      Thanks for sharing, jas143! Sounds like it exceeded expectations—so glad it’s helping your daughter cut the cord without missing her favorite channels.

      — Shiela | Best Buy Essentials Support BBY-ExBrand_Best_Buy_essentials

  • 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
  • Cons mentioned:
    Signal strength

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    TV Antenna

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

    Good for close local stations. If your stations are not really close better to go with the next step up- the amplified version.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Happy

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

    I am so excited about my Best Buy HDTV ultra thin indoor antenna. I purchased two, one for each of my television. I disconnected my cable to save money and these antenna are great. Picture is super clear. And, I get so many channels. So, the price is good for the antennas, clarity is great and I am so happy. And I am saving money, no more cable bill.

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

    It just works

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

    Being so light (including the coaxial cable), I was able to stick it to the window with tape. That's a huge advantage over heavier, more expensive antennas. Reception is good; most TV towers are within a 20 mile radius. I am using it with the Tablo, which gives me freedom to pick the optimal location and orientation in the house. (Coaxial cable goes in the Tablo device, which then broadcasts the signal to my Roku via wifi.)

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

    Good Product.

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

    Works well. Easy to install. The past few years it's been all streaming channels and it was actually nice to watch local broadcasts again.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    'Plug and Play' is the best way to describe it

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

    Was originally worried bc I live on the bottom floor Apartment and the closest way to the outside was my front door however i have a patio but most of my patio roof is still apart of the upstairs apartment's floor. So i was afraid id have reception issues with my placement. Those worries were dispelled as it worked great! Very simple to set up, literal 'plug and play'

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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      That's fantastic to hear! We're thrilled the Best Buy essentials™ Thin Indoor HDTV Antenna worked so well for you, especially given your apartment setup. "Plug and play" is exactly what we aim for!

      Thanks for sharing your positive experience. We really appreciate it! 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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Shopping experience

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

    The customer sales team was on point from the time I entered the store I received the help that I needed to make my shopping experience a lot more pleasant than in most stores. The cashier's where very knowledgeable about the item I was purchasing which put me at ease. Overall I enjoyed shopping in Best Buys store

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Cheap but works great!

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

    Works great, and is easy to hide behind my TV so no wires are visible. Reversible colors are great as well. Much better than the last time I bought an antenna a few years ago!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Retro tech solves TV channel void.

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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.

    No way! I couldn’t believe that an antenna was the solution to my anti-cable personal protest. I was piecing together different streaming services to try to watch local sports and news. I missed Eagles games and World Series games or paid a bunch for Sling, Fubo and others. For $20 I am satisfied. Picture surprisingly crisp. Lots of channels-I was only looking for 5. I thought I would an amplified one. I don’t. I have told others and they’re having similar void so they’reon it

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Reception

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works great in the right location

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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 had purchased a new TV for my home office. I added this antenna thinking I would have broadcast channels to add to my roku. This antenna initially did not pick anything up attached to the back of the TV. We have a block house and an aluminum roof adjoining my home office, so it was probably more interference than anything else. I decided to attach the TV to the coaxial wall jack and attach this antenna in the attic. I just hap hazzardly push pinned this antenna to a roof truss. This $10 antenna gets just as good of reception as my $100 channel master antenna I have for my main attic antenna. With this $10 antenna, I pick up all 10 main broadcast channels in my area plus all of the additional sub channels for a total of 43 OTA channels. There are several other channels it picks up, but I have no need for OTA non english channels and shopping channels. This antenna, located properly, is pretty amazing for the price.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Antenna

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

    This antenna works great. I can pickup up around 60 channels from my house. I even have one in my basement and the antenna is not near a window - I get all the same channels that I get from my Livingroom. It is much more reasonable than paying for cable.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Range and Ease of Use

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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.

    Works as advertised and includes 3M pads to mount to a wall, TV stand, etc. Picks up decent range for our area and tucks away nicely.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Reception

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing!!!

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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've had a lot of bad luck with over the air antwnna's. This one was really plug and play. Found 50 channels on the first search. The reception is amazing its true HD!!! The fact that iys thin and basically can hang anywhere is also a plus!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from BestBuyEssentialsSupport Team
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      Thank you for sharing your positive experience with the Best Buy essentials™ Thin Indoor HDTV Antenna! We're delighted to hear that it was easy to set up and provided excellent reception right away. It's great to know that the antenna's design and performance have met your expectations. If you have any further comments or need assistance, feel free to reach out. Enjoy your enhanced viewing experience! Jeth | 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

    Not sure you can do better for $20

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

    Initially skeptical, but once I set it up, I was pleasantly surprised. Was able to get over 70 channels including all of the main local channels, then additional channels like ion, ion+, etc… I recommend, but may depend on location.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Buy indoor antenna

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

    The antenna works great. I live in the city and easily pick up all the local channels and sub channels. I don’t even have it high on a wall or in a window either. Very happy with it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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