HIDB TV Antenna for Smart TV Indoor, Digital Indoor HD Antennas with Strong Magnetic Base, Easy Installation, Long Range Reception for Local Channels 4K 1080P, 10ft Long Cables (Black)

If I would have known how many channels were still available for free, much less how easy it would be to install an antenna, I would’ve done this so so long ago. Ages ago. I barely paid attention to the install instructions, although they were so very easy. No long booklet of 15 different languages, simple steps that were very user-friendly and how to get set up quickly. The antenna itself is smaller than I expected, which I was happy about. I didn’t pay attention to the measurements listed. I thought it needed to be tall for a signal, I thought it was going be some odd looking thing I was going to have in a weird space out in the open. That could potentially look phallic. 😂 When in actuality, it is so small that it blends in with decor that I have around my television and you can’t even see it. I had no issues with having to find a spot for it to be a clear picture. The first place I put it. It worked perfectly with crystal clear reception. I don’t know if this is because I have windows in my living room, but I was just shocked and so happy about how easy it was to connect. The instructions say to have it as high as possible, so right now it is on a bookshelf, but, again, because it’s so discreet in size you can’t even see it mixed in with my bookshelf decor. These streaming companies that charge $90 a month JUST so you can see local news, I don’t understand how it’s legal according to FCC. Which, by the way, I checked, the FCC doesn’t regulate pricing of any kind for streaming services, nor what they offer. That’s another topic, but how is that legal? I’m currently on limited income and canceled all streaming services that aren’t somehow discounted by other membership, etc.. I also had some of my streaming services on auto draft and didn’t realize how expensive they had become. Ignorance is bliss, actually no it’s not. Even when I get into a better financial situation, I will not pay for those streaming services again. I’m able to watch local news, which means I can watch for the tornado warnings that I will have this afternoon. As opposed to some of the other “free live TV” streaming that shows “local news” for, yes, I counted, 22 other cities that mean nothing to my local safety or community. One time investment of $19, vs minimum of $89 a month. No counting the free coverage of some football games when the cheapest o found for just one sports channel was $20 a month. The only semi trick to setting it up was really based on my TV, and it had nothing to do with this product. Even then it just took 2 to 5 minutes of patience and reading through the e-manual on my Samsung. Hint: you have to find the feature that has your television search for all updated channels, no matter the connectivity. I also thought that I would have to change the source or input on my remote when I wanted to watch local TV from the antenna coverage, no it loaded into my TVs free channel lineup. So no flipping over even from source/input. Wish I would’ve done this years ago, and certainly will keep it no matter when better financial days 🙏🏻 come my way.

I purchased this antenna because it was recommended. Very easy to install. I programmed the channels I wanted and it works as advertised. I am very pleased with the reception. I took advantage of the magnet and attached it to the back of my tv. No big trail of wires. Everything is behind the tv and I can pick up 9 channels. It's great not paying for channels I wouldn't use.

This antenna works really well. My old rabbit ears gave me ~ 6 channels with the TV (Samsung LT24310ND) sitting on the kitchen table. With the same TV sitting in the same spot I got about 30 channels clear with no pixelating. Granted the old rabbit ears was sitting on the table behind the TV and the HIDB was clinging to the nearby door frame with its magnetic base. No special search for channels - just let the TV do its auto search for about 10 minutes. If you're wondering why only 4 stars, it's because the "new" antenna was clearly repackaged in the re-taped box with the plastic bag shoved in the box also, with no attempt to putting the antenna back in the bag. Shame on them.

This worked easily as soon as I hooked it up and scanned for local channels. Crystal clear for the small tv in the guest room.

Ordered one to try, and was SHOCKED by how many channels it was able to provide. This of course depends mostly on where you're located, and isn't necessarily something to commend the antenna on. The magnetic base is handy for positioning, the cords adequately long, and its small and inconspicuous enough to sit right on a tv stand or shelf. I did have some signal issues when i tried setting this on the same surface as my TV, with the TV presumably shielding the antenna a bit, so i elevated the antenna. I ended up ordering 2 more for other TVs in my home and I have fully cut the proverbial cable cord.

It works great for my TV l don’t have to move it for a signal it’s small and easy to install

Doesn’t really work well where I am. My local hockey team signed a deal with a local broadcast channel and it isn’t on my TV provider’s lineup. Sometimes this will pick up the channel, sometimes the channel completely disappears and I have to tune the receiver again. It was inexpensive and I got what I paid for. It’s small and the magnet is strong. The cable is RG59 so it’s harder to extend it and keep the signal quality. Would probably be good for an RV or camper.

I have used the panel and powered bar antennas. This antenna gets the best reception without having to find an ideal placement. It is small and the magnetized base is very convenient. I bought a second one for a tv that had reception issues with a couple channels. I no longer have issues with those channels. One is installed vertically while the other is in basement installed horizontally (using the magnet base). Both work great!