So my recommendation, in most cases, would be to try a non-amplified aerial first. If you don’t get the best indoor TV signal, you can give an amplified aerial a try – they cost a bit more, but are still pretty cheap, compared to an installation of an outdoor aerial. (Some antennas already include a detachable amplifier – so it’s optional). Rooftop aerials still get the best TV signals, but you may not want or be able to install one in your home, and that's where indoor aerials come to your aid. Do smart TVs need aerials? If you’re looking to get a decent signal in rooms without fixed aerials or watch TV on the road, you'll want to read on for our roundup of the best TV aerials around. Should I get an aerial or is Freeview enough? Moreover, if you are too far from any broadcast towers, it is worth noticing that the curvature of the earth begins to impact TV signal reception at 70 miles of distance. That means that even if your aerial can potentially reach such a distance, the signal you'd get may not be entirely clear. Freeview, first established in 2002, is the commercial name for the United Kingdom’s digital terrestrial television platform. Freeview provides access to a large number of free-to-air digital TV channels, including HD channels, as well as radio stations, without any monthly subscription costs (You do, however, need to pay the yearly TV licence fee in most cases).

Offering a similar design to One For All’s curved model, the SLx Pro Flat Amplified Indoor Aerial has been designed in collaboration with experts at Loughborough University. Created to provide ultra-strong reception for people who want to access more digital Freeview channels, the Getlink antenna is more for television lovers than radio aficionados.

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If you want to watch Freeview (or YouView) on your telly, without paying one of the pay-TV companies (like Sky or Virgin Media) you need an aerial. Either a big one on your roof, or a small one inside your house. You will also want to look for an aerial that is compatible with as wide a range of TVs as possible to cater for future upgrades of your TV. Some aerials such as the RGTech Monarch reviewed above also support DAB radio too. Cable length

Switch the TV to a Freeview channel and move your indoor aerial around your home until you get a good reception. Most have the best reception near a window, a metre or so above the floor. Finally, we come to the One for All amplified digital radio aerial antenna. Standing out as one of the best indoor DAB radio aerials on the market, this product provides state-of-the-art reception in any home, with a unique design that’s sure to get people talking when they come to visit your home.Let’s take a look at another product from the RGTech Monarch range, designed for indoor signal enhancement. This Indoor multidirectional radio antenna looks more like a soundbar than an aerial at first glance.