Do Indoor TV Antennas/ Aerials Work?
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- 06 Sep 2022
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Do Indoor TV Antennas/ Aerials Work?
I have decided to write this article as it’s something that I get asked frequently, do indoor TV aerials work? The short answer to this is sometimes they do, sometimes (more often) they don’t. I'm sure that you have all head stories of someone getting their TV reception from an old coat hanger or a screwed up piece of tinfoil, but this is rarely the case. In this article I discuss the pros and cons of receiving your TV via an indoor set top TV aerial, hopefully answer any questions that you may have and suggest some things that could potentially improve your TV reception from a set top aerial. Lets begin.
Outdoor TV Antennas Work Better
First things first, outdoor TV aerials work better than TV aerials. If this wasn’t the case, all TV aerial installers would do would be to drive around plugging set top antennas in, tuning the TV in and be on our way. In fact, you probably wouldn’t need an installer at all as this is something that most people could do themselves. There are various reasons why installing TV aerials high up and/ or on roofs is a better idea. The antenna itself would be above nearby obstructions that could block the TV signals from the land-based TV transmitter and by installing the aerial, high up on the exterior of the property the aerial itself would be further away from nearby sources of electrical interference that could cause signal pixelation. The obvious main downside of having to install a TV aerial high up outside is that it's a skilled job, you will most likely need to contact a professional and if the building is very large it may not be possible to do the installation off ladders, meaning a scaffold or cherry picker/ elevated platform may be required.
Loft Aerials Next Best
If you can’t for whatever reason, install a TV aerial on a roof/ chimney or high up on a wall. The next best compromise would be install the aerial itself within the loft/ attic of your house if you have one. A set top style TV indoor TV aerial could be placed inside your loft, but it would make much more sense to install an outdoor TV antenna inside the loft and screw it into one of the beams. Loft TV aerial installations can still be hit and miss as the signal would need to pass through the roof and it wouldn’t necessarily be high enough to completely nearby houses which could also block the signal. That being said, the loft is usually a better place to receive TV signals that inside your house beside the TV.
When Do Indoor TV Aerials Work?
An indoor TV aerial only really has a hope of working in strong or very strong signal areas. I mean if the main TV transmitter for your area is right across the road from you, it will most likely be fine for a reliable TV reception. They also have a better chance of working in upstairs bedrooms rather than downstairs lounges/ living rooms, owing to the additional height. It also helps if the transmitter is aligned with the same side of the house as to where you will be installing the TV/ aerial which would limit the amount your property itself blocks the signal. Read More...
