Ditch Cable For Good With These 4K TV Antennas

By Tim Chan

Tim Chan

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With everything moving to streaming services right now, live TV might seem like it’s an archaic thing of the past. But don’t count it out just yet — there’s still programming, like sporting events and award shows — that aren’t easy to find or are even available online, and first-run primetime shows are still broadcast over the airwaves before making their way on to any streaming platforms.

That’s where a good TV antenna comes in. With the World Cup in full swing, now’s a great time to pick up a new OTA (over the air) antenna, which will can you a feed of your local FOX affiliate for free. All of the antennas on our list can also receive a Telemundo feed, which will let you watch Spanish-language World Cup coverage without needing cable.

In short: buy the antenna once, and use it to watch World Cup games on TV this summer, and live television shows for the rest of the time you own the device with no additional charges.

What Are the Best Indoor 4K TV Antennas?

There are plenty of good 4K antennas available, and different models too if you don’t want a big black thing blocking your window. We’ve selected a sampling of our picks here, so you can start watching live TV without being beholden to the behemoth cable companies.

HIDB TV Antenna for Smart TV

$19.98

More than 10,000 people have bought this indoor TV antenna on Amazon in the last month alone, with reviewers praising its easy setup and signal strength. The antenna supports up to 4K Ultra HD viewing of all your local channels; a 10-foot cable makes it easy to position and maneuver to get the best reception.

Fallmist 4k TV Antenna

$21.43 $36.99 42% off

This Amazon pick is 42% off right now as of this writing. The slim design helps the antenna tuck in easily behind your TV or on a shelf, though some reviewers say it’s been effective when placed outdoors on a patio or near the roof as well (it’s made with a weatherproof design). This 4K antenna comes with a 16.5-foot cable.

HD Digital TV Antenna Indoor with Signal Booster

$22.93 $25.47 10% off

This is one of the most powerful units in the digital antenna space, and we’ve personally used this indoor antenna at a cabin, where it was able to pick up local channels easily, even in the woods. This indoor/outdoor antenna displays content in up to 8K quality, and it’s compatible with nearly every make and model of TVs. With 1200 miles of range and a super-long 33-foot cable, this home antenna is hard to pass up.