What Is The UK’s Best TV Aerial?
In this guide we’ll look at the best TV aerials.
We’ve compared ease of set up, quality, design and cost
to give you our top recommendations.
TV Aerial Reviews
TV Aerial FAQ
What is a TV aerial and how does it work
A TV aerial receives broadcasting signals within a certain range and delivers the signals straight to your TV screen, giving you far more channels than you would have otherwise.
TV aerials can be installed either inside or outside depending on the layout of your home. Some come with amplifiers that can help them to pick up weaker signals, while those with a 4G filter will ensure there’s no interference from 4G phone signals.
What TV aerial cable do you need
Coaxial cables, or coax cables, transmit radio frequencies from one location to another and are most commonly used for TV aerials. The longer the cable, the more flexibility you’ll have when it comes to the location of your aerial, which can give you a better signal.
How to install a TV aerial
Installing a TV aerial is far easier than people think, although we always recommend following the manufacturer’s instructions.
To start, plug the aerial coax cable into the back of the TV. Most aerials will need to be positioned either horizontally or vertically. Take a look at your neighbours aerials to determine which way your aerial should be facing.
Switch your TV to a Freeview channel (such as BBC) and move the aerial around your home until you receive a good signal. Check you can receive all digital channels, and if not, try moving your aerial to another location. Once you have found the perfect spot, secure your aerial.
How to connect the aerial cable to the TV
To connect the aerial to the TV, simply plug in the coaxial cable. Once connected, you can ask the TV to scan for Freeview channels.
How to check if the TV aerial is working
Freeview channels are divided into bundles. While you could go through every Freeview channel to check that your aerial is working, this is very time consuming! Instead, tune into BBC One, ITV, BBC One HD, Dave, Yesterday and QVC. Each channel is in a different bundle, and if these channels work, the rest will too.
Conclusion
A TV aerial will give you far more choice when it comes to your evening TV viewing, allowing you access to a huge range of Freeview channels. For its weather resistant casing, 360 degree reception and integrated 4G filter, the SLx Outdoor Aerial is our top recommendation for the best TV aerials.