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AmazonBasics Indoor Flat TV Antenna 35 Mile Range
Last Updated: February 4, 2020 (Refresh Now)
7.4
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
667
Old Reviews
0
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Review Analysis - 515 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Network
93signal, reception, channels, antennas, window
+67%
-33%
" ... It's most likely a wonderful antenna, I'm located too far away for the distance. ... "
" ... I wanted to replace it with a flat antenna like my first one. ... "
" ... I hooked this up in the basement by placing it against glass block window. ... I went from zero channels OTA to 23. including all the primary networks. ... "
" ... easy to connect, we get 60 some channels on the tv in the basement. ... "
" ... Worked well when placed in an upstairs window. ... "
" ... The antenna itself appears to be working well. ... It picked up more stations than the powered antenna. ... "
" ... Windy days also scrambled my signal . ... This antenna is a huge improvment on windy day , and i don't lose signal with planes or cars anymore. ... "
" ... Antenna worked best oriented vertically. ... "
Resolution
56tv, local, hd, antenna, picture quality
+86%
-14%
" ... Works great for local channels ... "
" ... I like the excellent HD reception I get and the channels I didn't get with cable, it is lightweight and easy to move if I have to. ... "
" ... I get the basic channels and they're clear. ... "
" ... Attached to the TV and got a bunch of local HD channels along with others I didn't know existed . ... "
" ... I get like 25 clear channels, lol. ... "
" ... Pictures and channels comes in better than before! ... "
" ... Was amazed at how clear the TV picture was using an antenna like this -- will help me 'cut the cable'. ... "
" ... Digital flat tv antenna was easy to set up, hide behind my tv, and I get all the digital over the air channels that are offered. ... "
Cables
50antenna, channels, cut, tv, cutting
+76%
-24%
" ... Like many people, I finally got tired of paying the outrageous costs of cable tv. ... After reading reviews online and getting tips for cutting the cord, I decided to pick this up when it was around $10. ... "
" ... This is the way to cut cable for good! ... "
" ... I have had a couple enhanced ones that you need to plug into the wall socket bit im over those just to get rid of an extra cord. ... "
" ... I had to put the Antenna pretty far away from out TV and it had plenty of cord with some to spare. ... "
" ... I get reception without the cable and the quality is great. ... "
" ... Works well with my TVs I gave up cable and get almost 30 channels with this. ... "
" ... I placed this on an interior wall - worried I'd have to buy a longer cable and run it to a window or exterior wall. ... "
" ... Long cord is a plus ... "
Ease of Use
46easy, super, easy to use, set, install
+93%
-7%
" ... Easy to install for anyone. ... "
" ... Easy to install and we can finally receive Fox. ... "
" ... For some reason it took forever to remove the paper from the stickers but other than that it was easy to set up. ... "
" ... Very clean looking and simple to install. ... "
" ... Super easy to install, just screw into back of t.v. ... "
" ... Easy set-up, no tools required. ... "
" ... Installation is easy. ... "
" ... Super easy install. ... "
Setup
41easy, install, super, picture, setup
+95%
-5%
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... Easy to install, etc. ... "
" ... I’m able to watch anything local I might need and it was super easy to install! ... "
" ... The set up is super easy but the printed instructions are awful - tiny type, not well written. ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... Plugged it in (easy setup) and WOW!! ... "
" ... Easy install but not getting 2 channels ... "
" ... Nice picture easy to install. ... "
Capacity
36reception, window, stations, miles, city
+86%
-14%
" ... Worked well when placed in an upstairs window. ... "
" ... I hooked this up in the basement by placing it against glass block window. ... "
" ... Just position the square facing out on the window and it will receive its maximum reception. ... "
" ... Purchasing a second one for my bedroom now. ... "
" ... Put one in the attic to serve whole home from 1. ... "
" ... Mounted in attic about 17' above grade, in a flat area of US about 25 miles from most towers, facing general direction of towers(specific information available on FCC DTV reception maps), replacing a basic RCA rabbit ear antenna in same location, picked up at least 20 more stations than RCA including some 40 miles away in the opposite direction. ... "
" ... I needed this for my sewing room tv. ... "
" ... I will order more for the other televisions in the house. ... "
Price
27price, worth, value, waste of money, waste
+74%
-26%
" ... Much, much better than I expected for the price ($11). ... "
" ... Worth every penny! ... "
" ... Works great and a awesome price you cannot beat this deal! ... "
" ... Works great on TV a money savor ... "
" ... Totally worth it! ... "
" ... They all work excellent for the price. ... "
" ... Great addition for the price. ... "
" ... Hello saving money! ... "
Picture Quality
22clear, quality, channels, picture quality, install
+100%
" ... The picture quality is HD and looks clean and crisp. ... "
" ... Best picture if placed close to a window. ... "
" ... Picture is very clear - colors are better than satellite in fact. ... "
" ... The picture quality and easy install. ... "
" ... The picture quality looks just like 1080i cable TV too. ... "
" ... Picture quality is excellent and we’re about 20 miles from the transmitters. ... "
" ... I am amazed at the picture quality and the number of free channels. ... "
" ... As I was replacing another antenna the picture quality improved significantly before it was even placed near the window. ... "
Returns
12returning, return, refund, back, item
+8%
-92%
" ... It didn't work for us and i do not feel like I can send it back . ... "
" ... Disappointed and returning. ... "
" ... I will be returning it. ... "
" ... I had to return it. ... "
" ... I wish I refund it and get my money back. ... "
" ... I returned the item. ... "
" ... Too late to send it back. ... "
" ... and I did not ask for a refund . ... "
Marketplace
12advertised, works, one, work, recast
+75%
-25%
" ... Used to connect to my Amazon Recast. ... "
" ... One of the best values on Amazon. ... "
" ... Works great with my Amazon Recast ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Worked exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Works just as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Fast prime delivery. ... "
Product Reliability
10years ago, working, work, wish, stopped
+50%
-50%
" ... worked for about 2 weeks and then stopped. ... "
" ... Basically a DOA product. ... "
" ... And, sometimes the channels it did find would simply stop working. ... "
" ... Does not work ... "
" ... This item never worked. ... It too stopped working 120 days after purchase date. ... "
Device Stand
10window, stickers, stand, placed, mounted
+80%
-20%
" ... Fits behind my wall picture. ... "
" ... In other cases used one just mounted behind the tv and worked great. ... "
" ... Works like a charm, but it takes up space if it's not mounted on a wall. ... "
" ... Would appreciate a stand. ... "
" ... Haver to get it as high as you can, and close to outer wall as possible. ... "
" ... But this design would allow me to mount it on the back of my TV where nobody would even see it. ... "
" ... You can just stick it to a wall( comes with needed stickers). ... "
" ... I placed this on an interior wall - worried I'd have to buy a longer cable and run it to a window or exterior wall. ... "
Fit
10wall, sticky, peel, pads, antenna
+50%
-50%
" ... Description not correct - not lightweight it's too big and it's not thin would never stay on wall with enclosed adhesive! ... "
" ... Only problem I had was with the adhesive stickers provided to put it up. ... The adhesive stuck so well that it pulled the paint off the wall when I removed it. ... "
" ... Not a peel and release it needs to be cut first to remove the sticky protector. ... "
" ... You peel off the backing and stick it to wherever you want it. ... "
Cable Length
9cord, long, tv, longer, cutting
+67%
-33%
" ... I had to order a smaller 1 foot aux cable so that I didn't have to bundle up so much cable behind the TV. ... "
" ... Nice addition after cutting the cord! ... "
" ... Highly recommend for cutting the cable cord. ... "
" ... This is the way to cut cable for good! ... "
" ... I recommend this to anyone wishing to cut the cord!!! ... "
" ... Long cord is a plus ... "
Build Quality
7previously, wall, thin, ripped, opened
+29%
-71%
" ... Cheap, stiff, hard to thread onto the antenna and TV/Recast. ... "
" ... Dropped it and it chipped the corner. ... "
" ... Whoever previously bought and returned it made two holes in it and also took the plastic off and tried to put it back on it (miserably failed) ... "
Software Platform
6good, streaming, roku, prime, fire
+83%
-17%
" ... You can look that information up on Google. ... "
" ... I already have Netflix and Amazon Prime streaming, and now with more extensive broadcast TV options, I'm all the more more tempted to drop Cable TV entirely. ... "
" ... Probably use more than Fire TV. ... "
" ... good product but purchased Roku now ... "
" ... Works good with amazon prime TV set up ... "
Product As Described
6works, work, described, picture
+67%
-33%
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Worked exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Works just as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
Device Compatibility
6connect, connected, easy, amazon, smart
+67%
-33%
" ... Used to connect to my Amazon Recast. ... "
" ... I will probably purchase again for my second tv. ... "
" ... I have them connected to TiVo boxes. ... "
" ... Anyway, I couldn't find one so I went back to Amazon and they still do stock the ones that connect with the coax and bought it at reasonable price - a whole lot less than $50 bucks! ... "
Ports
5cable, coax cable, insert, antenna, supplied
+60%
-40%
" ... Setting up the device was as simple as plugging it in, using the supplied coaxial cable, into the back of my 4K HDTV (make sure your TV has one, as my 7.1 surround sound bar has plenty of HDMI inputs but no coaxial ports), having the TV do a one-time scan for available channels, and BOOM, all finished. ... "
" ... Took five minutes to connect the cable to the TV and antenna and hang it in the window, and just like that, 48 channels! ... "
" ... When I explained that the ones with the coax cable connection worked much better, I was assured no, I probably was not using it correctly, ok yeah right! ... Just remember to only purchase the one that you can connect a coax cable to the bottom (one end of the cable connects to the antenna and the other end to your TV) and you'll be fine. ... "
Scan Quality
4stations, got, channels, ran, abc
+75%
-25%
" ... and say scan for stations. ... "
" ... Then yesterday on a whim I ran another scan and got fourteen more channels, and ABC is there now! ... "
Defective Delivery
4opened, used, previously, like, box
-100%
" ... Basically a DOA product. ... "
" ... The product was not only damaged, it was also used. ... "
" ... its broken in package ... "
Screen Protection
4window, sticky, peel, facing
+25%
-75%
" ... So had to have the black side facing the outside glass and the white facing the inside. ... "
" ... Not a peel and release it needs to be cut first to remove the sticky protector. ... "
" ... Dropped it and it chipped the corner. ... "
Hair
4cord, years, cutting, cut the cord, cable
+100%
" ... Cut my cable bill to a reasonable price. ... "
" ... Nice addition after cutting the cord! ... "
" ... I recommend this to anyone wishing to cut the cord!!! ... "
" ... I cut my cord over ten years ago before most people ... "
Size
4thin, expected
+75%
-25%
" ... And it’s nice and unobtrusive. ... "
" ... Its very thin but length and width just sticks out for the area im using it in ... "
" ... This fits the bill. ... "
Gaming
3minutes, game, football
+100%
" ... I found a few football games that were crystal clear. ... "
" ... Hooked this thing up in 5 minutes and was able to catch the game. ... "
Pedometer
3away
-100%
" ... Unable to p/u The CW which is supposed to be around 30 miles away. ... "
" ... 65 miles is clearly too much for this item. ... "
Remote
3tv
+67%
-33%
" ... remote and go into settings on t.v. ... "
" ... Flipping through channels is as easy as pressing the channel button on my TV remote control. ... "
Delivery
3product, previously, opened, mine, installed
+67%
-33%
" ... Fast prime delivery. ... "
Design
3white, black
+33%
-67%
" ... My only complaint is that it did not come with black and white stickers. ... "
" ... The only reason it lost a star was because of the poor finish. ... "
Comfort
3rabbit, better, hide, bunny, sticky
+67%
-33%
" ... I can finally hide the bunny ears thanks to this! ... Would recommend for anybody trying to hide bunny ears or looking for a good upgrade. ... "
" ... Works slightly better than rabbit ears ... "
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Size: 120 meters
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Resolution: Full HD 1080p