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Trev1418's avatar
Trev1418
Newbie
2 years ago
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Getting local channels using a digital antenna on Roku tv

Before I moved I could use a digital antenna to flip through my local affiliate channels like ABC and FOX on my Roku TV. Since I've moved, the live TV feature only has local news casts of affiliates from all over the country but can't watch the local channels actual live programming anymore. Am I missing something in the settings?

  • RokuJanadeeK's avatar
    RokuJanadeeK
    2 years ago

    Hi Trev1418,

    Welcome to the Roku Community.

    We understand that you need assistance setting up your Antenna on your Roku TV, and we'd be glad to help.

    To access “over-the-air” broadcast television, the HDTV antenna must be connected to the Antenna TV input of your Roku TV.

    1. Connect the coaxial cable from your HDTV antenna to the “Ant/Cable In” connector on the back of your Roku TV.
    2. Turn on your Roku TV, go to Home, and select Antenna TV. If the Antenna TV is missing, you can add it by going to Settings > TV inputs > Antenna TV > Set up input.
    3. Follow the instructions on the TV screen to complete the setup.

    Note: The placement of the HDTV antenna can affect which TV stations you may be able to receive and the quality of the TV signal. It is normal for the initial channel scan to take a while.

    For more information, see this support article on how to set up the Antenna TV input on your Roku TV.

    We hope you find this information useful, and let us know if you have further concerns or inquiries.

    All the best,
    Janadee

  • RokuJechealR's avatar
    RokuJechealR
    11 months ago

    Hi mmaas2141, Rub3n,

    Welcome, and thanks for posting to the Roku Community!

    We understand you have trouble locating the Antenna TV input on your Roku TV.

    Turn on your Roku TV, go to Home, and select Antenna TV. If the Antenna TV is missing, you can add it by going to Settings > TV inputs > Antenna TV > Set up input. Follow the instructions on the TV screen to complete the setup.

    Please be aware that the Live TV input is your Antenna Input. You can rename it by navigating to Settings > TV Inputs > Rename. By default, this input is named "LiveTV."

    For more information, see this support article on how to set up the Antenna TV input on your Roku TV.

    Feel free to keep us posted on what you find out.

    All the best,
    Chel

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  • RokuJanadeeK's avatar
    RokuJanadeeK
    Retired Moderator
    2 years ago

    Hi Trev1418,

    Welcome to the Roku Community.

    We understand that you need assistance setting up your Antenna on your Roku TV, and we'd be glad to help.

    To access “over-the-air” broadcast television, the HDTV antenna must be connected to the Antenna TV input of your Roku TV.

    1. Connect the coaxial cable from your HDTV antenna to the “Ant/Cable In” connector on the back of your Roku TV.
    2. Turn on your Roku TV, go to Home, and select Antenna TV. If the Antenna TV is missing, you can add it by going to Settings > TV inputs > Antenna TV > Set up input.
    3. Follow the instructions on the TV screen to complete the setup.

    Note: The placement of the HDTV antenna can affect which TV stations you may be able to receive and the quality of the TV signal. It is normal for the initial channel scan to take a while.

    For more information, see this support article on how to set up the Antenna TV input on your Roku TV.

    We hope you find this information useful, and let us know if you have further concerns or inquiries.

    All the best,
    Janadee

    • mmaas2141's avatar
      mmaas2141
      Newbie
      11 months ago

      I’m having the same issue. What do we do if there is no longer an antenna TV input? The only input listed is the live TV input. 

      • RokuJechealR's avatar
        RokuJechealR
        Retired Moderator
        11 months ago

        Hi mmaas2141, Rub3n,

        Welcome, and thanks for posting to the Roku Community!

        We understand you have trouble locating the Antenna TV input on your Roku TV.

        Turn on your Roku TV, go to Home, and select Antenna TV. If the Antenna TV is missing, you can add it by going to Settings > TV inputs > Antenna TV > Set up input. Follow the instructions on the TV screen to complete the setup.

        Please be aware that the Live TV input is your Antenna Input. You can rename it by navigating to Settings > TV Inputs > Rename. By default, this input is named "LiveTV."

        For more information, see this support article on how to set up the Antenna TV input on your Roku TV.

        Feel free to keep us posted on what you find out.

        All the best,
        Chel

    • SSgt_Gumby's avatar
      SSgt_Gumby
      Newbie
      12 months ago

      We have a Roku streaming device connected to our SMART Samsung TV (1 year old) and want to connect a digital inside antennae.  I've been reading about this and all that is ever mentioned is "Roku TVs" which we do not have.  Can you connect the antennae to the streaming device or how would this be done..through the Smart TV interface?

      We were hoping to get the live Guide that lists the locals and what's available on streaming.  Please advise.

      • renojim's avatar
        renojim
        Community Streaming Expert
        12 months ago

        SSgt_Gumby, sorry, what you'd like to do is impossible.  Only Roku TVs have tuners.  You'll have to connect the antenna to the TV and use Samsung's interface for accessing your local channels.

    • Rub3n's avatar
      Rub3n
      Newbie
      11 months ago

      Antenna TV is not an option under TV inputs. Please advise. 

      • Redfox1's avatar
        Redfox1
        Reel Rookie
        10 months ago

        I am having the same issue on my Roku TV. There used to be an "Antenna Tv" button for my over the air antenna on the home sceen, but now that button is gone. When I went to TV inputs in Settings, there is no option listed to add the button back. How do I add this back?

  • finnegant's avatar
    finnegant
    Reel Rookie
    5 months ago

     I have purchased two different antenna's. I have tried moving them in all sorts of positions. The ROKU tv says it finds 47 channels. I can't tell you what they are. None of the channels show local ABC, NBC, or CBS. which was  all I wanted. I believe ROKU has some sort programming that keeps out those local channels from viewing. I will not buy ROKU again for that reason. Otherwise its fine. Bargain tv.