Setting up your indoor TV antenna for the best reception

When installing your indoor TV antenna, the positioning of the antenna is very essential. The place at which you position your antenna will determine the type of reception you will get. Therefore, to get the best reception with your indoor TV antenna, here are a few things to consider when installing it.  

Try different antennas

Trying a few different antennas is the easiest way to know which one works best for your TV. Therefore, find a retailer that has a return policy where you can try a couple of antennas before settling on the one you prefer. Reception depends on a variety of factors such as the surroundings including the nearby buildings and trees among others, the distance from the broadcaster towers, and the terrain. Therefore, different antennas may perform differently based on these factors. You can try a directional antenna that's reliant on a broadcasting tower. In addition, you may want to use a multi-directional antenna that will receive signals from any given direction. If you are in an urban region, then multidirectional antennas are a better choice.

If you will be using the directional antenna, you will have to find out the direction of the broadcasting tower in your area. You can do this through online tools like websites that can help you locate the direction of different towers in your area. In addition, based on your street address, which helps calculate the distance from the broadcasting towers, these tools can tell you the strength of antenna that is required to pick up the best signals.

Place your antenna near a window and keep it away from metals

When placing the antenna near a window, you are avoiding as many obstructions as possible. Obstructions such as the ceiling of thick walls may interfere with the signals, leading to poor reception. However, when placing the antenna near your window, make sure that there are no significant obstructions right outside, such as brick walls or big trees.

Metals can interfere with the digital signals, blocking the reception. Therefore, keep the antenna away from any metals. For instance, if you have a metal roof and you are thinking of mounting the antenna in the attic, this may not be a good idea.

Install it higher

The height of the antenna plays a major role in receiving the best reception. This is why most outdoor antennas are likely to have better reception or more channels. The higher you place your antenna, the better results yielded. For this reason, consider installing your indoor antenna in different places in your attic, keeping in mind to avoid as many obstructions as possible. If your house has a second storey, consider mounting the antenna in a place, such as a window on this storey.