Channel Finder (2024)

FAQs

Which direction should I point my antenna? ›

Over-the-Air TV antennas will perform best when they face the source of the signals - your local broadcast towers. Choose a window or outdoor location with a view towards the towers, free from obstructions.

If towers are scattered in several locations, you will need an omni-directional antenna. The best use case for omni-directional antennas is within a signal range of 50 miles or less. If more than 50 miles, the best option would be a directional antenna with the use of a remote- controlled antenna rotator.

With Antenna Point, aiming your TV antenna is easy! The map in the app will display transmitting towers along with the distance from your home to each tower. Antenna Point will identify your location and provide the TV antenna coverage area within 35-mile, 50-mile, and a 70-mile range pattern.

If you are experiencing picture break up or missing channels, your problem might be a reception problem and not due to interference. Therefore, you may just need to manually re-tune your television, this can often solve a number of common problems.

Raise Your Antenna

If possible, place your indoor TV antenna in an attic or a second-story location, preferably by a window. Sometimes objects in the room or roofing materials will interfere with the signals, so it pays to try a few different attic locations.

Generally, you get the strongest signal if the maximum amount of the antenna is exposed to the wave, so you should position your antenna parallel to the wave front and perpendicular to the signal direction.

To find out which transmitter your aerial gets its signals from, visit our Detailed Transmitter Information page and enter your postcode and house name or number. From here you can see your most likely and alternative transmitters, predicted receptions and distance from your home address. Was this article helpful?

You'll get more channels: The biggest pro of a an outdoor antenna is that without any housing materials in the way, you should be able to pick up far more channels. While indoor antennas can pick up channels from broadcast stations within a 20-30 mile radius, the reach of an outdoor antenna is about 60 to 80 miles.

Smart TVs do not have built-in antennas, so to be able to view free over-the-air channels, an antenna is required. You would need to connect the antenna to the TV and then use the following easy steps to get local channels: Install the Antenna. Go to the TV's settings menu and look for an “over the air” option.

Is Antenna Point app free? ›

Use the free Antenna Point app to locate the TV towers and aim your antenna. The app includes a list of all the free TV channels available in your area. Antenna Point will identify your location and provide the TV antenna coverage area within 35-mile, 50-mile, and a 70-mile range pattern.

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Step 1. From the Edit Channels screen, press the left directional button on your remote control and select a Favorites list. Step 2. Press the right directional button on your remote control to select Add Channels.