Best Indoor TV Aerials in the UK

If you want your antenna to be easily accessible and, thus, fixable on your own without any professional help, you should look for an indoor model. In that case, we can recommend the RGTech Monarch 50 Black.

This discreet black box can be both left standing on your desktop or mounted on a wall. That way you can hide it away to save space and keep it out of your guests’ sight. Plus, you can affix it to the back of your TV, which might not do much to fortify the signal further but it does make for some smart and convenient placement.

Now, although we’d certainly recommend keeping the device close by, your placement options won’t be too restricted as the coaxial cable here is about 4.5 metres long, enough to put the antenna anywhere you’d like. The cable itself is quite sturdy with several layers of shielding to prevent electromagnetic interference and more mundane problems such as breakage as well as wear and tear.

Sadly, we can’t say the same about the device itself as even the front panel gets scratched up really fast. While the RGTech Monarch 50 antenna isn’t one of those devices where looks are key, it’s still upsetting to see a brand new product lose its shine after a month of use. Plus, this is telling of the cheap material the case is made of, which means the antenna likely won’t withstand a fall from a desk or a windowsill.

The indoor aerial from 1byone is by far one of the most versatile models available on the market today. But what features make it really stand out?

First things first, one of the main advantages of this model is the built-in technology that blocks all signals from wireless devices including 3G, 4G, LTE, as well as signals from other wireless networks.

Moving on, unlike many full-size outdoor TV antennas, this tiny (by aerial standards) unit doesn’t require any power tools to install, which will be quite handy if you need to upgrade your TV set quickly. Additionally, the kit comes supplied with special mounting hardware that allows placing the antenna almost anywhere you want. The only hiccup that you may face is the length of the coax cable. In some cases, you may need an additional one in order to connect your TV set when installing the antenna outside of your house or flat.

The installation features aside, let’s take a closer look at the specifications of the device. The aerial covers all standard frequencies from FM radio to UHF. Without a dedicated amplifier, the unit is capable of delivering up to 10 dBi, which is more standard for full-sized antennas, rather than for a small aerial.

To wrap things up, the 1byone indoor TV aerial is one of few models that provide great fidelity of the TV signal without being too big or too expensive, which makes it a great pick for any household.

This powerful TV aerial from Ottaim offers a great quality of signal regardless of weather conditions or how remotely your house is located, and here’s why. Despite its modest price tag, the device delivers the astonishing range of 60 km (100 with amplifier), which in combination with a high gain of 50 dBi easily makes this flexible indoor aerial one of the best in its class.

Unlike regular aerials that only provide you with a handful of channels, this amplified digital model is capable of delivering a much more impressive package of up to 140 channels. What is more, the new filter technology utilised in this model allows receiving HD channels almost without packet loss, which results in a crystal clear picture without lost pixels or artifacts.

As an ideal portable model for weak signal areas, the Ottaim aerial can be installed in a yacht, camper van, and even a car if you have enough space on the ceiling for higher reception. Furthermore, the device can be connected to your TV using the F male or IEC male cables. In case your device doesn’t have these ports, you can use the USB connection instead, which makes small TVs widely compatible with the aerial.

A small device that can operate almost anywhere including low reception areas, the Ottaim is, perhaps, the best indoor aerial in its class that can be used in both stationary and mobile modes.

The pillar-shaped indoor TV antenna from SLx is a perfect fit for almost any TV set, thanks to its relatively compact size.

By taking a look at the numbers, the reception of this model is limited to 25 km, which makes it a good pick for city-based premises and not so much for rural areas. However, if used in pair with a signal amplifier you can increase the reception range up to 45-50 km without too much of a hassle. This compatibility with a large number of various signal boosters, transmitters, and amplifiers makes the whole process even easier.

Contrary to other similar products, the SLx 27806R doesn’t require any initial setup. Just plug the cable into your TV set and start scanning for channels right away. Although the fabric design of the aerial makes it more pleasant to look at, it also makes it impractical for outdoor use and can be placed only on flat indoor surfaces.

The only real issue you may run into while setting up is the positioning of the device, which can be complicated by a relatively short cable length of only 1.5 m. However, if you have a slightly longer one at your disposal, you won’t have too much of a problem setting up the perfect signal.

Despite some minor flaws that don’t affect the high performance of the device, this is one of the top picks for indoor aerials in the low to medium price range.

When you think of an antenna, you probably have a few particular characteristics and design types in mind and you certainly wouldn’t imagine it being a tiny short gizmo that you could take along on a picnic. But that’s exactly what the August DTA240 is and it’s the perfect mix of high-quality signal reception and an antenna that can be used both indoors and as an outdoor loft model, even if you’re far away from an electrical outlet.

This antenna can be hooked up to your TV, a tuner, or even your laptop using the USB port. And that not only boosts its range of functionality but makes the installation process easy as pie. You don’t need any technical know-how to plug the antenna into the receiving device. And if you want to free up some space or no longer have any need for the August DTA240, you can put it away just as easily.

Speaking of space, let’s discuss placement options. Aside from the obvious free-standing one, you can mount this antenna on the wall or even stick it to your fridge or any metal object. If you’re wondering how, the answer is simple - a powerful built-in magnet in the base of the antenna. And if your living room has nothing metal on which to hang the August DTA240, you can simply use adhesive stickers as even they’ll be able to support the low weight of the antenna.