ATSC OTA USB TV Tuner for Android Phones and Tablets
Free local TV on the Android phone or tablet you already own. This pocket ATSC receiver plugs into the micro USB OTG port, pairs with a magnetic-base antenna, and brings live broadcast channels to the screen at home, on the road, or outdoors.
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Free local TV on the Android phone or tablet you already own. This pocket ATSC receiver plugs into the micro USB OTG port, pairs with a magnetic-base antenna, and brings live broadcast channels to the screen at home, on the road, or outdoors.
Watch free over-the-air digital TV live on your Android phone or tablet
- no cable or satellite subscription
- poor reception without a proper antenna
- need for a TV set when traveling
Free live TV, right on your Android
Stop paying a monthly bill for local channels. Plug a pocket tuner and magnetic antenna into your phone or tablet and watch free broadcast TV wherever you are.
Small enough to forget in your bag
Pocket receiver, plugs in fast
The matte black dongle is about the size of a thumb drive and has a micro USB OTG plug at one end. Push it into a compatible Android phone or tablet and the device treats it as a TV tuner. No driver install, no cables to manage.
Magnetic base, steady antenna
The base grabs onto any metal surface, such as a window frame, a vehicle roof or a metal filing cabinet. The telescoping whip and the flexible cable let you aim the antenna toward the broadcast tower, which is where most of the picture quality comes from.
Free broadcasts, no monthly bill
The receiver picks up free over-the-air digital channels. Local news, weather and live sports come in without a cable contract. You pay once for the hardware, and the channels cost nothing after that.
From box to live channel in minutes
- 1Plug in the receiver
Insert the micro USB OTG plug into your Android phone or tablet. Use the port you already charge from.
- 2Attach the antenna
Connect the cable to the receiver and set the magnetic base on a metal surface near a window. Extend the whip for a clearer view.
- 3Open a compatible app
Launch the companion TV app on the device. Grant access if it asks for the tuner.
- 4Scan for channels
Run the channel scan once. Save the list, then move the antenna until the picture is steady on your main stations.
Everything you need, nothing extra
- ATSC USB OTG receiver dongle×1
Micro USB OTG plug with silver ATSC logo
- Magnetic-base antenna×1
Telescoping whip and flexible cable with lime green sleeve
- Retail box×1
Keeps the receiver and antenna together for travel
Free TV was always in the air
The bill that never stops
Cable runs about the same every month whether you watch it or not. Most evenings the TV is on for background noise, and the local news you actually want sits behind a bundle you barely use. The tablet sits right there on the couch, and it has no way to pick up the stations for free.
Free channels were always there
Local stations broadcast over the air every day at no charge. A receiver that decodes ATSC signals and an antenna with a real line of sight bring them into the device. Phone chips rarely pick up much on their own, so the extra hardware does the work the screen cannot.
TV that comes along
The receiver fits in a jacket pocket. Set it up at home, carry it into a hotel room, or bring it on a camping trip, and the same local channels play on the tablet. The TV set comes with you because it now lives in the tablet.
One purchase versus another monthly bill
| This receiver | Cable or streaming bundle | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly fee for local channels | No | Yes |
| Works on Android phone or tablet | Yes | Partial |
| Pocket-sized and portable | Yes | No |
| Contract required | No | Often |
| Free local broadcast channels | Yes | Sometimes |
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Questions and answers
Yes, if your device has a micro USB port with OTG support. Most Android phones and tablets from the last several years do. The receiver connects through that port, so a device without OTG will not detect it. Check your model's specs for USB OTG before you order.
Reception depends on how far you are from the broadcast towers and what stands in the way. The antenna is the part that matters most. Put it on a metal surface near a window with a view toward the towers, then run the scan again. Stronger local stations come in first, and distant ones may not appear at all.
You need a compatible TV app to decode and play the channels. The receiver supplies the signal, and the app handles the picture. Your channels are free over the air, so there is no subscription on top of the hardware.
The receiver is built for Android devices with micro USB OTG. It is not sold as an iPhone or laptop accessory, so check compatibility before you plan around another platform.
It picks up free over-the-air broadcast channels only. Cable and streaming networks are not part of the signal, so keep a streaming plan if you want those. For local news, weather and live sports, one purchase replaces the local portion of a monthly bill.
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ATSC OTA USB TV Tuner for Android Phones and Tablets