Here are the facts: Americans are tired of paying for cable on top of their various streaming services and are running into the arms of TV antennas! Antenna sales in the U.S. have risen 4% over the past year according to the Consumer Technology Association. Streaming-only households in the U.S. are projected to eclipse the […]
Another month, another great time to be a cord cutter! We’re thrilled to see that our ClearStream Flex antenna was featured in the list of the 100 Most Popular Picks in August by the New York Times Wirecutter. The team over at Wirecutter obviously have great taste and we appreciate them helping to spread awareness […]
The COVID-19 pandemic surged TV viewership across the country. With the majority of Americans confined to their homes, 5.4 trillion minutes* of streaming and cable television were consumed in 2020. Television became essential to many, but at what cost? Cord-cutting leader, Antennas Direct, understands that affordability continues to be a major concern for TV viewers. […]
During this past year, it has become more important than ever to stay informed on local news and events, as well as having consistent and reliable outlets of entertainment. A TV antenna provides just that – affordable, reliable TV, for both enjoyment and safety purposes. A Breath of Fresh Air – The Benefits of a […]
Why you need to choose the right antenna with frequency in mind The most important thing to consider when you’re buying an antenna is whether it’s suited to your needs. Most of all, this means determining your location, so that you know where your local over-the-air (OTA) broadcast towers are. Once you know your location, […]
What you can (and cannot) expect from your antenna Imagine yourself standing in the antenna aisle of your local big-box retailer or surfing the Internet comparing antennas. One box says the antenna inside can grab stations from 100 miles away. Another product’s description boasts that it’s a 4K antenna. Or, maybe you saw the one […]
‘Tis the season to hit the open road. For some, road-tripping means piling the family into the Metallic Pea Family Truckster and making their way to Wally World. But for those who really love travel, there’s nothing better than freely roaming these great United States in an RV. Whether it’s a high-end motor home, a […]
Hosting for the first time? Helping a friend host at their house (so you don’t have to)? We’ve got some basic Game Day tips you can use as inspiration to make sure you have your bases covered (wrong game analogy, but you get it). Appetizers If we’re being very honest, the food is one of […]
It’s no surprise you’re interested in cutting the cord, because it’s a no-brainer. Who else is tired of carriage disputes that cause interruptions in a service that you pay for?! Are you sick of experiencing poor resolution quality, and yet you’re seeing an increase in charges to your monthly bill? You’re not alone. 2019 is […]
A few years ago, the biggest frustration cord cutters had was that it seemed difficult to set up an antenna. How times have changed! Today, it’s so easy, it’s finished before you even know the process started. Maybe you got a smart TV for Christmas or maybe someone wise gave you an antenna. Just to […]
You don’t want to be that lame aunt or uncle who gives the gift of a cheap TV antenna that won’t get the job done. Or the one who didn’t do any research and bought a knock-off antenna, only to find that when your nephew Steve hooks it up to his TV and performs a […]
Antennas Direct is proud to announce Wirecutter, a New York Times Company, has named the ClearStream Eclipse the “Best Indoor TV Antenna” for 2018. Wirecutter writer Grant Clauser tested eight new indoor antennas and found the ClearStream Eclipse outperformed larger models, required less assembly, and was easy to hide. “The Eclipse pulled in more channels […]
