TV Antennas and OTA DVRs

Many of us grew up watching over-the-air (OTA) TV with a TV antenna before Pay TV convinced us all we needed cable. Did you know you can still watch OTA TV for free?  Did you also know that broadcast TV signals are in crystal clear HD? Furthermore, it’s free!  We can all watch local TV [Continue Reading]

For more information on watching your favorite TV shows without a cable subscription, check out our guide on watching TV without cable. While you can watch local TV online using a streaming service, the best way is free with an over-the-air (OTA) antenna. Connecting one antenna to multiple TVs can sometimes be an ordeal depending on the [Continue Reading]

Please note, while this article focuses on improving indoor TV antenna reception, the same tips apply for using an outdoor TV antenna. Setting up an antenna for free broadcast TV over the air can be difficult if you have weak TV signals. Today, I will explain how to boost antenna performance, get more channels, and [Continue Reading]

As I explained in my guide to choosing the best TV antenna, no single antenna will suit everyone. Which choice is the best can vary based on your location. One variable that is especially problematic when selecting an indoor antenna is VHF band channels. These are low-frequency channels that many indoor antennas, aside from a pair [Continue Reading]

Tablo by Ottawa-based Nuvyyo has been our favorite DVR for recording live TV from over the air channels received with a TV antenna. Personally, I prefer a DVR that plugs into my router and can be accessed from anywhere on my home network. However, some people want to be able to connect their DVR to their TV. The [Continue Reading]

A great way to save money on cable is to get your local channels free using a TV antenna. While there are many variables to consider when using an antenna, I usually recommend trying a cheap indoor antenna as a first step. This will give you an idea of what channels are available to you without risking money [Continue Reading]

More power isn’t always the answer. Sometimes, with TV antennas, it can even get in the way. Many indoor TV antennas that are sold today come with an amplifier. If you are like most people, you will assume that this will improve your antenna reception and possibly help your television receive more channels. This isn’t [Continue Reading]

When considering how to watch TV without cable, a streaming device and an over the air (OTA) antenna provide near unlimited television programming at a fraction of the cost of cable. TV shows available on the streaming device can be viewed at your leisure. However, that isn’t the case with broadcast channels over a TV antenna. You have [Continue Reading]

The Amazon Recast is an over the air (OTA) DVR that records broadcast TV from your TV antenna to watch on your Amazon Fire TV Device. You can watch and record live sports, local news, late night shows, and other can’t miss TV from channels available through a TV antenna like ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, PBS, and [Continue Reading]

I’ve been waiting a long time for something like this. Tablo currently makes one of the best OTA (over-air) DVRs available today. However, they just upped their game with an app that will turn your Nvidia Shield streaming device into a fully functioning DVR. How The Tablo ENGINE DVR App Works Tablo ENGINE DVR is an app that lets [Continue Reading]

Mohu, the maker of the Mohu Sky,  unveiled the Mohu AirWave at last year’s CES. The AirWave is the first of its kind OTA Antenna that works over your wi-fi network. At the Time Mohu announced the AirWave would be released this spring. It appears Mohu will not make that target. However, they have announced [Continue Reading]

Readers of the blog know that I recommend the TiVo Roamio OTA when it comes to purchasing an OTA DVR. A few commenters have questioned why I do not recommend the TiVo Bolt. It has better tech specs than the Roamio OTA. To that point I agree. However, the Bolt costs more than double the [Continue Reading]

When using one antenna for multiple TVs you need to use an aerial splitter to split the TV signal. In the United States we typically use coaxial cable to install TV antennas. I demonstrated this when installing a Mohu Sky 60 and again when I posted how to ground a TV antenna. Coaxial Splitter for [Continue Reading]

Product: Mohu Leaf Rating: Rating:5 Pros: -Great Reception -Can Install in Window -Easy Installation Cons: -None More Info Today, I’m going to review the Mohu Leaf after showing you a little trick that makes the Mohu Leaf the most versitile indoor TV antenna you can buy. But first I’m going to give you a little [Continue Reading]

Since starting this blog I’ve encountered many that want to use an antenna to watch TV. The issue that deters many of these folks is their HOA (Home Owner Association) rules and regulations. Well, today I’m going to tell you why the FCC’s Over-the-Air Reception Devices Rule or OTARD (lovely acronym) states that in a majority of [Continue Reading]

TiVo recently removed the monthly subscription from it’s Roamio. This move was such an improvement that I now recommend it as the best DVR if you’re without cable. (If you’re interested in it’s DVR capabilities check out the link. This post is about using it an all in one solution to replace cable.) While this device [Continue Reading]

As of today, Tivo is dropping there monthly subscription for their Roamio DVR for recording over the air TV signals. And by “dropping”, I mean completely getting rid off. Not only that, but they have increased the internal storage of the device from 500 to 1000 gigabytes. This is major news. The Tivo Roamio has [Continue Reading]

Readers of this blog know that a digital TV antenna will provide network TV shows for free. It’s an easy way to watch live events like the Academy Awards and The Olympics. Aside from all that, an antenna will also give you access to your local markets NFL team, PGA events, Pro Tennis, and more. [Continue Reading]

We recently moved all our furniture around in our house. It was essentially a room swap where the living room, along with the television, moved to the dining room. Of course I did this without considering the lack of an outlet for the TV antenna. We have a Mohu Sky 60 on our roof, which [Continue Reading]

This post is how I grounded my antenna using the “National Electrical Code” in the United States. Rules may differ from state to state, and in other countries. So, always check your local rules and regulations before doing any work on your house. I am not a professional antenna installer and there are different variables [Continue Reading]