You can pay big money for ad-filled cable television and streaming services, or you set up an inexpensive antenna and watch over-the-air (OTA) TV. Whether you want to watch local news, sports, sitcoms, or reality shows, chances are you can find a TV antenna that will give you access.
To watch any kind of OTA TV, you need an antenna. You can still get a decent selection of channels with good old rabbit ears -- in other words, an indoor antenna. For the biggest selection of channels, especially if you live in a more rural area, you'll need an outdoor antenna or even a tower.
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In our January update, we made sure every recommended TV antenna was in stock and the latest model available from each brand.
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What's the best indoor TV antenna you can buy right now?
I grew up installing TV antennas for my dad's television business in backwoods West Virginia, so I know antennas. I've gone hands-on with all of the brands on this list to determine the best indoor TV antenna for your needs. My pick for the best indoor TV antenna overall is the Mohu Gateway Plus. It simply did the best job of any antenna I tested, pulling in distant, hard-to-reach channels.
That said, there is no "one size fits all" antenna, nor is there one antenna type that's better than any other. It all depends on your location and what signals you can expect to get. Then, look for the antenna that best fits your specific needs. Here are my tested picks for the best indoor TV antenna you can buy right now.
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