Post-COVID TV Viewership: Consumers Are No Longer Tolerating High TV Costs
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. […]
The Range Claim Lies Continue
The FTC just settled a lawsuit against an antenna manufacturer who clearly never read our blog. Selling antennas under several “brands”, the NY company Wellco sold over 800,000 antennas “based on false claims and using reviews from their competitors to market their own products.” Our friends at Cord Cutting News published this article where you […]
The Cord-Cutter’s Guide to the Galaxy
“Cutting the cord” is a widely used phrase to describe the process of freeing oneself from the increasingly expensive and frankly toxic relationship that many Americans find themselves in with satellite and cable companies. The most crucial step in cutting the cord is watching over-the-air (OTA) TV with an antenna. Antennas Direct has helped millions […]
Seeking Peace of Mind? Why You Need to Cut the Cord Today
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 […]
UHF & VHF: What These Frequencies Are and Why You Need to Know
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, […]
Springtime Checkup: 3 Steps to Make Sure Your Antenna is Performing Its Best!
In spite of everything, Spring has sprung at last! The turn of the season is filled with things like warmer weather, the return of wildlife, and the Earth waking up all around us -this year especially- but it also brings heavy showers in April and in many places very strong winds, all of which can affect OTA […]
We Got a Smart TV for Christmas…Now What?
Your New Smart TV + A ClearStream TV Antenna = The Perfect TV-Viewing Experience This year, you may be one of scores of Americans who woke up Christmas morning to the gift of a brand-new smart TV. You may be dazzled by the updated features, marveling at the size of the screen, feeling thrilled about […]
The Cord-Cutters’ Guide to 2019 Holiday Programming
One of the most beloved things about the holiday season is gathering around the television with your favorite people to watch all the holiday specials, classic TV shows and movies, and, of course, big sporting events. Maybe there’s that one program that you just have to watch every year with your family, or perhaps it’s […]
Loops so nice…We made them twice!
If you’ve ever looked for TV antennas online or in retail stores, you’ve probably come across the ClearStream ECLIPSE™ Indoor HDTV antenna. You may have marveled at its top-rated performance for such a small, indoor antenna, its unique, modern design, or its versatility and ease-of-use. How could we improve upon our #1-rated indoor TV antenna, […]
“There is no such thing as a 150-mile antenna”
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 […]
High-performance HDTV ClearStream™ antenna, packaged perfectly just for you.
Perhaps you already know Antennas Direct for our pioneering, award-winning, tested-and-proven line of HDTV antennas backed by science. Yes, that sentence was a mouthful but all true! Since 2003, we’ve been revolutionizing the television antenna industry, designing products based on modern broadcast frequencies and gaining a reputation for delivering the best, most reliable picture and […]
Will A TV Antenna Work Where I Live?
Cord cutting as a trend is exploding. According to the National Association of Broadcasters, there are over 70 million viewers broadcast TV-reliant as of last year. If you are nervous to take the leap and not sure you can live the liberated life, you’re not alone. Our customer feedback suggests that ‘poor signal strength in […]