Indoor TV Aerials: the Pros and Cons
Need a new aerial? An indoor TV aerial could be just what you need. Take a look at our pros and cons to find out whether an indoor aerial is the right choice for you.
Indoor TV aerial pros
A big bonus to indoor TV aerials is they’re relatively cheap. They only cost around £5-£50, and this is the only price you’ll pay.
You won’t need to pay a regular subscription fee, like satellite and cable users, but you’ll still get a decent number of channels.
Another advantage to indoor TV aerials is they’re easy to install. Just plug them in and you can basically put them wherever you like – on a shelf, the TV or attached to a wall.
It’s unlikely you’ll need to ask an aerial installer to fit it for you, unless you want to install it in a very specific way. But if you’re not sure, get in touch with an aerial professional.
Indoor TV aerial cons
A downside to going for an indoor TV aerial is limited channel choice. There are lots of TV channels you can get using an aerial, but this isn’t as many as if you use a satellite or cable.
If there’s a TV channel you can’t do without, make sure you can get it using an aerial before you go out and buy one.
Another disadvantage to indoor TV aerials is they’re not always great at picking up signal. If you live in an urban area, where signals are strong, you’ll probably be ok. However, walls and ceilings can get in the way and other signals in your home might cause interference.
If you live in a rural area, where TV signals are usually weaker, an indoor aerial might struggle to pick these up. You could be better off with an outdoor aerial, which typically are much better at picking up weaker signals.
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