How to Record TV Shows and Move Recordings
Recording TV shows on your TV If you want to record TV shows without a separate DVR box, start by checking what your specific model actually supports. Many smart TVs...
Over-the-air TV
Advice on choosing, building, and connecting TV antennas to receive broadcast channels.
Why Is My TV Antenna Not Picking Up Any Channels After A Channel Scan
Your TV is likely set to 'Cable' mode instead of 'Antenna' or 'Air' mode in the input settings. If the mode is correct, the tuner may be incompatible with the...
Why Is My LG TV Antenna Scan Not Finding All Channels
Your LG TV is likely filtering out weak signals during the scan, or the tuner mode is set to the wrong broadcast type for your area. Switch the Program Mode...
Why Is My Vizio TV Not Finding Any Channels With Antenna
Your Vizio TV is likely set to the wrong input mode—it must be on 'Antenna' or 'Air,' not 'Cable.' If the mode is correct, the antenna itself may not be...
Can I Use My Old Satellite Dish Coax Cable For A TV Antenna
Yes, the physical RG-6 coaxial cable is perfectly compatible and reusable for an over-the-air antenna, but you must completely disconnect it from the satellite dish and remove any inline satellite-specific...
Do Smart TV Channel Scans Work With An Old Antenna I Already Own
Yes, a smart TV’s channel scan works with most old antennas because over-the-air signals still travel on the same frequencies, but you must select “Antenna” or “Air” mode during setup—not...
Why Is My Antenna Not Picking Up Certain Channels On My Smart TV
Your antenna is likely missing channels because those stations broadcast on a different frequency band (VHF vs. UHF) that your antenna struggles to receive, or the signal is too weak...
Vizio TV Antenna Channels Disappeared After Scan
Your antenna channels likely disappeared because the TV's automatic channel memory was erased during a firmware update, a power surge, or by accidentally switching inputs. A simple re-scan should restore...
How To Turn On Broadcasting On Samsung Smart TV
To scan channels on a Samsung Smart TV, you need to open the Broadcasting settings menu and run Auto Program, but only after the TV’s source is set to “TV”...
How To Hook Up An Antenna To A LG Smart TV
To hook up an antenna to an LG Smart TV, connect the coaxial cable from your antenna to the ANTENNA / CABLE In port on the back of the TV,...
How To Scan Channels On LG Smart TV
To scan channels on an LG smart TV, use the built-in Auto Tuning feature in the Settings menu to find free over-the-air broadcasts. This process allows your TV to detect...
What Type Of Antenna Do I Need For A Smart TV
For a Smart TV, you need a standard digital antenna, there is no special “Smart TV antenna” required. The “smart” features (streaming apps, Wi-Fi) are completely separate from the tuner,...
