Knowledge Base, Streaming TV Topics
How to Cast YouTube without Internet
Cast YouTube from your phone to a TV without internet. Use the ‘Link with TV code’ feature on a Smart TV or streaming device with the YouTube app pre-installed.
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James A. Kimble
Knowledge Base, OTA DVR Topics
How to Add NBC, CBS, FOX & ABC to XBox Series X
When Microsoft ended Xbox OneGuide support in 2021, it removed a key feature for OTA TV access. But with an HDHomeRun and a TV antenna, Xbox users can still watch and record live TV from NBC, CBS, FOX, and more—subscription-free.
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Knowledge Base, TV Antenna Topics
Attic Antennas vs Indoor TV Antennas
Outdoor TV antennas outperform indoor antennas, especially for distant broadcast towers. Attic-mounted antennas can be a good middle-ground for homes with strong OTA signals, providing access to major networks like ABC, CBS, FOX, and more.
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Where to Watch College Football Using a TV Antenna
College football is still big on cable networks like Big Ten Network, ESPN, and FOX Sports. But more games are now airing on free broadcast channels. You don’t need cable or streaming to watch major conferences like the Big Ten and SEC. With a TV antenna, you can catch games on ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, and The CW. The Big Ten and ACC have deals bringing more games to broadcast TV. Nielsen estimates that 23 million U.S. households use an antenna.
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Knowledge Base, TV Antenna Topics
Forget about TV Antenna Range, Focus on Antenna Gain Instead
Many TV antennas claim to reach 100 miles or more, but range isn’t the key. Antenna gain is a better measure of performance. It shows how well an antenna captures UHF and VHF signals. Distance matters, but gain and design are more important for getting channels. Picking the right antenna and mounting it properly also help. Understanding gain will improve your reception.
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