Over-the-Air Technology: learn how you can watch your broadcast networks with no monthly fees with over-the-air technology.
Over-the-Air Technology: learn how you can watch your broadcast networks with no monthly fees with over-the-air technology.
Hi, I’m Nadine. At DISH, we believe in giving our customers choices about all of the ways you can watch your shows. So, in this video, I’m going to talk about how you can view high-definition network TV shows, news, and sporting events on broadcast networks with no monthly fees.
Traditionally, many consumers get broadcast networks through their pay-TV provider, like DISH, to watch network TV shows or sporting events like NFL games. However, you can watch programming on broadcast networks with no monthly fees from your pay-TV provider with over-the-air, or “OTA,” technology.
So how does OTA work, exactly?
Well, large towers broadcast local channels wirelessly to an entire city or region. An over-the-air antenna will pick up this signal and deliver crystal-clear HD programming right to your TV. Note that programming varies depending on the local channels available in your area.
By purchasing an OTA antenna and connecting it to your TV, you can view broadcast networks by switching TV inputs.
If you have a Hopper with Sling, Hopper 3, or Wally receiver, you can create a more seamless viewing experience by purchasing an OTA adapter from DISH to get broadcast network channels incorporated right into your programming guide. This means that you don’t have to switch inputs to view your broadcast networks, and you can still record your shows on these channels as usual.
We recommend speaking with a DISH representative by calling 1-800-333-3474 to determine if an over-the-air solution is right for you, and if so, discuss programming options that will complement this solution.
Thanks for joining me, and I’ll see you next time.
These steps are generalized for use with multiple television brands. Buttons and menu names may vary from the steps listed here.
Power the TV on and take note of what channel or input the TV is on.
Connect the digital Winegard or RCA Antenna to the TV's Antenna In/Air/Cable port
If applicable, plug the antenna in to a power source.
If your TV does not require a conversion box, you can skip this step.
Connect OTA Antenna to Conversion Box.
Connect conversion box to the TV.
Using the TV or the TV remote, press the Menu/Settings/Home button.
Select Channel/Setup/Auto Tuning/Installation/System. If the option is Air/Cable, select Air.
Select Scan Channels/Program Channels/Autoscan/Autoprogram.
Select Start/Enter/OK to begin scan.
Select OK/Done to complete scan.
Check the owner's manual that came with your TV or look on your TV for the following:
If any of the above are shown, you will not need a Converter Box.
The FCC mandated a change for Over-the-Air television signals from analog to digital. If your TV was purchased before 2007, it may not be able to process the new digital signals. In this case, you will need a Converter Box.
OTA Guide information is provided by each individual channel. Not all channels choose to provide this information.