Just moved house? Can’t get a good main TV signal in your home? Is your wall adapter broken? Are you a student moving into halls of residence? These are all small predicaments one can face in every day life. If you’re a TV lover, they can be pretty big problems. However there’s a solution to the problem: an indoor TV aerial.
Indoor TV aerials are excellent products to own because they can be used in a variety of different places and produce great signal qualities for stand alone electronics. All they require are a power source and a TV to work with!
Gone are the days of very expensive aerials that produce poor signals and are frequently distorted and interrupted. Nowadays you can pick up high quality digital signals, and run freeview with total ease. You can even pick up high definition (HD) quality signal and experience the power of high definition on your HDTV.
Who needs to use an indoor TV aerial?
There are many different individuals who could benefit from using an indoor TV aerial. Generally they fall into the following groups:
-Students
-Flat/Apartment Dwellers
-Caravan/Mobile Home Owners
-Frequent Movers
-Individuals with old TVs
The fact you can position an indoor TV aerial anywhere in the room means you’ll be able to pick up an excellent signal. You don’t have to worry about getting a cable guy in to sort out a wall socket connection for your TV; just plug the indoor aerial into the mains power and then into the back of your TV and you’re away.
Types of Indoor TV Aerial
There are a variety of different types of aerial on the market, some excellent, some not so good. They generally fall into these categories:
-Antenna Aerials
These are the standard type of TV aerial, and produce very good signals. By extending the antenna fully and positioning the middle pivot towards an open area, you’ll be able to watch TV without any signal interference. If someone in your neighbourhood has a satellite dish on the side of their house, point this aerial at it and you’ll have a mains quality signal! Models with an amplifier are the best to buy.
-Pivot Aerials
They are a very good type of aerial to buy because it does not require fiddling and setting up like an antenna aerial. Simply connect it to the mains and your TV and point the pivot out the window. They generally pick up good quality signals, but can sometimes be interfered with when weather is poor. Once again, models with an amplifier produce the best signal qualities.
-1 Point Aerials
These aerials, while producing a reasonable signal, are generally more for aesthetics. You can place them in a room and they will not look that much out of place, compared with an antenna aerial. Despite this, even models with amplifiers will struggle to perform, as there are no parts to point into strong signal areas such as with the other models. Although cheaper than other models, you’ll feel the frustration when trying to watch an enjoyable programme and don’t like being interrupted.
Buying an Indoor TV Aerial
Indoor TV aerials can be found in most electronics shops on the high street. However you will generally pay more in such a store than you would online. Some of the best deals can be found online.
Be sure to research an aerial before you buy one. Different models and makes of aerials will pick up signals in different qualities. If you are planning to watch freeview on your TV, it is wise to check your coverage before you purchase an aerial.
The best tip to remember when buying an indoor TV aerial is to ask if you are unsure!
If you enjoy watching your TV, but are unable to pick up a mains TV signal, consider buying an indoor TV aerial today. You’ll pick up a great signal and will be able to watch TV anywhere. So sit back, relax, and turn on your favourite programme!