Customer Ratings & Reviews

Terrible product! Came with an amplifier did absolutely nothing!

I can't get any channels with it, even on the second floor.

Technology is not quite there yet. poor picture quality.

Only pulled in 4 stations. Returned . Very easy to return.

I tried but it just didn't work in my application.

Had to return because it only picked up one channel

This was very easy to set-up and connect to my television. It took me less than 15 minutes including the time it took to scan for channels. I was very surprised at some of the channels it picked up that my other antenna (which was more expensive) could not pick up. I was able to get PBS and kids tv. Just a side-note, when I first did the channel scan with the antenna sitting up right, it did not pick up on channels 7-13. When I scanned it a second time with it on the side, I was able to get all the channels 2-13 plus more and I didn’t lose any channels. Thats pretty great especially because its so hard to get channel 7 in the back of my house with the other antenna in the other room we have. I also really like how thin it is so it does not get in the way of anything or take up much space. I would def recommend this antenna.

The antenna lies flat or can be propped up with legs that fold out from the main unit. The legs are pretty thin and feel like they could pop off or break easily. However dropping it with the legs out caused no damage. Not a stress test, just my clumsiness. My initial setup was without using the app, lying flat and no power connected. I was able to tune in 17 channels, which is a pretty impressive number based on other antenna I have owned. My next test was with power, lying flat and no app for reference. I was able to jump to 23 channels found. The last test, after the drop, was propped up, referencing the app for direction to aim for the most major channel coverage. I was able to jump to 36 channels, some of which I would not care about anyhow, but channels. The other antenna I have are rated for 50 miles and do not get the number of channels I am getting here. They mostly get low to mid 20’s for total channels with power. None of the TV’s I have are close to windows, so they are all pretty similar in setup. The other antenna I am using were set up on this TV at some point in time and had similar results. Overall, propped up and using the app for directional recommendations, I was able to exceed all my other antenna. While it may not feel like the sturdiest of antenna, I don’t anticipate it will be moved often and it can handle a fall of about 3 foot without damage at least one time. If you are looking to test cutting the cord, this is a good antenna to start with if you are not looking to mount one on the roof. I could see this as being great in a camper or in a minivan that has the built in screen with a coax connection (coax to HDMI or RCA converter depending on the vans setup?) as a way to have TV on a road trip. The sturdiness is the only reason I am dropping a star. This is a fall back if our internet is down, we are using a streaming TV service that has our local channels. In the event of bad weather, no antenna will get good reception but some channels may come thru, personal experience in the past. A shockingly good antenna at good price. YMMV, but definitely download the app. Setting the antenna up in the right direction is a huge improvement in reception numbers and quality.

Reception is terrible !!! Can hardly get local channels, but for some reason the channels in the 50’s come in ok.

The nicest feature of this antenna is its size. I have other larger antennas that work well, but this one is compact and can sit on the TV stand instead of being pinned to a wall. The kit includes two screws for mounting it to a wall, but it isn't necessary. I would recommend not having it right next to a wireless router, as it seems to interfere with the signal. Once moved further away from the router, it seems to be working great. It receives everything that it should and the picture and reception are outstanding. If you're looking to cut the cable, this a great place to start.

Works ok but you should spend a little more if you rely on it for all your tv watching.

Not able to set up the antenna. Just have there. I would not to buy.

the quality was ok. only get a few channels .not worth the money

The RCA Indoor Flat Amplified HDTV antenna is a great option for those looking to cut the cable. However, it's a very good idea to use the RCA Antenna Finder (https://www.rcaantennas.net/channels/) to make sure this antenna is right for you. Those living in extremely hilly terrain or far away from the broadcast towers may not be able to receive all the signals they expect. The RCA Antenna came nicely packaged and is about 9h"x8.5w"x0.5d." It feels sturdy and substantial. I also like that this antenna is designed to lay flat rather than be stood up or mounted somewhere. That makes it easy to lay on top of a TV stand, DVD/BluRay player, etc so that it blends in with your decor. I first tried this antenna in my office/extra bedroom since it is somewhere I don't want to pay for an extra cable connection, but still want the convenience of TV. This room is in the interior of my apartment and I received all of the major networks clearly although there was occasional interference from the CBS stations. I do live in an urban area, but the towers are all outside of the city and on the far side of town from me so none of my signals show in the "Green" from the RCA signal finder site. Even then, most were crystal clear at all times and even with some heavy downpours. I would highly recommend this product for anyone looking to cut the cables or as an option to add TV service to a room without the added cost of an additional box. I think most will find there are a ton of channels that they didn't know about with an interesting variety of programming. A benefit of this product is also that it is pretty cheap ($39.99) so even if it isn't perfect, it's still a one-time purchase that will give you FREE over the air TV. Whether it be for your primary use or for a spare bedroom, I think that's a bargain. Additionally, if it doesn't meet your needs, you can simply return it. Pros: *Design *Cost *Signal Reception Cons: *Isn't terribly powerful, so it won't likely work if you are 75mi away from the towers and in a hilly terrain.

Works well! Good for when the network goes down. Enjoy

Huge let down for me. Didn’t come close to doing what I bought it for. I am not sure if working at all now.

Worked perfectly, easy to installed and came with extra wires for multiple hook up. Channels are clear and sounds comes out good.

Not worth the money. It does not work at all. Piece of junk

The unit comes with smartboost, an add in amplifier between the antenna and tv connection. I got the same results with and without the booster. My area has limited OTA signals. They are aired over the valley in digital from some 1950's transponders via UHF. I've tried a number of antennas as well as an outdoor unit and I've gotten spotty results with all of them. All of the signals broadcast about 25 miles away as the crow flies, but some of the channels come in with artifacts and/or pixelation. I've called the park service that maintains the signal and sometimes it's the signal due to old equipment, but many times it's just the antenna. I get 4 digital PBS stations really clear...usually. With this RCA unit, I got 3 and the 4 channels was dark. I could see the titles and display rate, but no picture or sound no matter how long I waited. Other channels took a bit to work and then they would hesitate or the audio was out of sync. For me, this isn't one of the better units I've tried, but it wasn't the worst either. I'd say if you live in a market that has lots of OTA signals, say the LA basin with Mt. Wilson in proximity, this would be a good choice for free viewing. If you're like me on the fringe or in an area that go shafted during the analog to digital selloff, you need to keep looking at other alternatives. I'd recommend it to a friend as long as they live in a OTA market. The app included with this unit would show what's available. You can also find a few links online that shows what's visible at your address with a Google search.

Do not buy this, it is a trash. It is a waste of money