Not everyone can boast of having a repeater within walking distance of their apartment or excellent reception in their area. In fact, there are some areas of Italy, especially mountain communities and those more isolated from major cities, that still struggle to get a good TV signal. Should those living in these areas resign themselves to receiving only a few channels? That's not exactly the case, and there are various options you can consider. We've listed them here to help you decide which one is best for you, starting with classic indoor antennas.
Portable and compact
One of the advantages of these reception devices is their size, much smaller than a classic antenna, a factor that makes them installable in any apartment or independent house, provided that you have at least one window. Their reception capacity is closely linked to many factors, it is therefore not possible to compare them to the much larger and more efficient antennas that you find on the roofs of buildings. Indoor ones can in fact suffer interference from other household appliances or even have problems if positioned in houses with excessively thick walls, through which the signal arrives too weakly to guarantee a view of all the channels. Don't lose heart, though, here A list of the best models on the market, reviewed specifically for you, to help you select a device that best suits your needs. Our advice is to opt for an indoor antenna that also allows viewing of the new digital terrestrial television; look for the abbreviation in the product specifications. DVB T2 to ensure compatibility, since starting in the summer of 2022 you will need to have an enabled device to watch TV channels.
Amplifier
This is a small box that generally requires power, so it needs to be plugged into a power outlet.
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Internet
The best solution is always the one that uses the Internet. Smart TVs now dominate the market and traditional television is slowly heading towards an inexorable decline. The advantages of having a television that connects to the home network are numerous, and we're not just talking about the ability to access popular apps. video streaming like Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, Infinity and many others, but also to watch many national TV channels via apps. The most famous and used are of course RaiPlay, to watch Rai channels live or delayed, or Mediaset Infinity which works practically the same way.If you don't have a Smart TV and don't want to spend hundreds of euros on a new television that supports an Internet connection, don't be discouraged because there are low-cost options that will allow you to transform your TV into a smart device, we're talking about TV Boxes or dongles to be inserted into the rear slots of the television.Speaking of the latter, you'll be spoiled for choice: you can opt for the Fire TV Stick, developed by Amazon and therefore highly compatible with services like Prime Video but also capable of supporting Netflix, YouTube, and many other apps, or the Google Chromecast, which you simply need to insert into the HDMI port and connect to Wi-Fi to access streaming apps. Many users prefer these "sticks" because they are easier to hide behind the TV, but keep in mind that they are not always sold with a remote control and you will often have to rely on your smartphone, which can act as an intermediate control tool thanks to specific apps.These are all the alternatives available for users who cannot watch TV channels in the classic method. Each option has its advantages and disadvantages and even if you choose to use the internet, know that you will still need a good connection for video streaming.
