How to watch TV without an antenna?

Can I watch TV without an antenna?

A thick cable is difficult to hide, it spoils the appearance of the apartment and does not always please with the level of reception. And if a modern TV model without additional attributes can be imagined, then with old technology the question arises: can it work without an antenna?

We answer - will work! To catch channels on the TV without an antenna, you need a tuner or set-top box - wireless equipment does not take up much space, and almost anyone can handle setting up digital television.

Benefits interactive wireless methods:

• no wires - the set-top box can even be in another room (the exception is connecting to a TV via hdmi);
• great signal - the zone of reliable reception from the tower reaches up to 15 km, providing urban residents with an excellent figure without an expensive antenna;
• relatively low cost - the price of satellite dishes with an amplifier starts from 10,000 rubles, while a set-top box can be bought for 2-5 thousand rubles, and applications are completely free to find.

Connection methods

How you can connect a TV without an antenna depends on the TV model and the capabilities in a particular region.

Digital tuner

This method has been used for watching TV for a long time. The digital tuner is a small set-top box (box ~ 10 * 15 cm), supplemented by a room antenna. The method cannot be fully called "digital television without antennas", but at least you do not depend on external factors - for example, the weather.

The tuner essentially replaces the built-in receiver, allowing you to watch not analog channels, but digital ones: it receives a signal, decodes it, displays it on the TV screen.

Today, TV set-top boxes without an antenna can be purchased at any electronics store - they operate in a different frequency range, usually allowing you to “catch” a limited number of channels. But TV through the tuner is free!

Standard set-top boxes are supplied complete with a remote control, a power cord and a connection cable (hdmi or tulips, or a scart + adapter for old receivers). Don't be afraid of wrong connection - it is almost impossible to confuse, an unsuitable plug simply will not fit into an unsuitable connector. Tulips are an exception, but they are connected by color.

1. The provider's antenna cable, ethernet, is inserted into the set-top box, or it is connected to the network via wi-fi.
2. Then the tuner is connected to the TV with a suitable cable (better HDMI) and the equipment is switched to "on" mode.
3. After the first power-on, auto-tuning usually starts, where you can select channels, aspect ratio, etc. step by step using intuitive instructions.

After completing the setup of the receiver, a digital terrestrial TV should appear, controlled from the console from the set-top box.

IPTV

Internet TV (TV operates over the internet protocol) provides an optimal price-quality ratio.To be able to watch digital TV without an antenna, you will need to install a smart TV application on the TV itself or purchase a special set-top box. The second option is suitable for any TV receiver model.

The set-top box is purchased from a provider or an electrical store. In the first case, after connecting to the network and the TV, it remains to enter the login data from your personal account - the channels and applications will be loaded automatically.

In the second, you will have to purchase third-party packages of television channels and install the necessary software yourself.

If you doubt your abilities, choose a set-top box from an Internet and TV provider, the monthly fee usually includes 100-150 channels, which are often enough.

Smart TV app

Previous options are not suitable due to the need to purchase additional equipment and hanging cables? You can connect to digital TV without set-top boxes: for this, the TV itself must be preinstalled with an operating system (for example, android). Take care of high speed internet and high-quality connection. Go to the app store, choose the one that suits you best:

• Free of charge... VinteraTV, Megogo, Smotreshka allow you to connect a wide range of channels and programs to your TV at no additional cost.
• Paid... Sharavoz TV, IPTV Online, CBilling and other services have a stable connection, they offer more than 1000 channels for viewing without an antenna. Before buying, you can use a short trial period (1-3 days) to check how well the system works, whether there is interference and whether it is worth paying for.

How to catch TV channels?

The number of TV channels depends on the service provider, and how to catch them depends on the connection method.

Through a set-top box or tuner it is enough to turn on the automatic tuning of the channel search: in a few minutes the software will find the available programs and save them.

On a smart TV with a preset tuner, automatic or manual search is also selected - with manual you will have to store each found channel yourself.

In all options, there is an addition of programs to favorites - collect your favorite channels in one place and you do not have to search for them throughout the grid.

If the house or apartment is located near the tower, no additional equipment is needed. To watch TV, it is enough to build a receiver using a regular cable:

1. Strip the center conductor from the braiding, connect the plug to the antenna cable on one side - this part should be inserted into the appropriate socket on the TV receiver.
2. Remove outer insulation and braid materials from the free edge except in the center.
3. Connect the wire to the TV, push the free end through the window or hang it from the ceiling at the highest point, pointing towards the tower.
4. Start the channel search mode on TV without an antenna.

Important! The last option will work only when the signal level when the receiver is operating is 96-100%, if the reception is lower, extraneous interference and noise will interfere with viewing without an antenna.

Configuration Recommendations

To set up wireless television on a TV, it is enough to know the password for the Internet, the login and password to the provider's office; in android systems, access to the Google account is required. Also, connecting wires are useful for connecting the set-top box to a TV or router.

Then follow the instructions on the screen - most of the set-top boxes or smart TVs are configured by themselves, you just need to enter the necessary data on time or select parameters, modes.

An antenna has long been not an obligatory element of television - with the transition to satellite and digital broadcasting, the choice of channels has expanded, and their connection to your TV has become easier.