Do you really need a separate antenna for every TV in your house? No, you dont. And while having separate antennas is a perfectly acceptable (and appealingly simple) solution, there are alternatives that allow you to use one antenna for your entire home.

Can two TVs use one antenna?

How many TVs can you hook up to one antenna? Theoretically, you can hook up an unlimited number of TVs to a single antenna. But the antennas signal strength goes down with each TV you add. This signal loss can be avoided by using a distribution amplifier.

How many TVs can you hook up to one antenna?

What if you want to connect four TVs to one antenna? You may want to consider using a distribution amplifier (a.k.a. distribution splitter) to get a good looking picture to all your TVs. The Channel Master CM3414 is designed for distributing signals to four TVs with a 7.5dB gain per output.

Do I need an antenna for each TV in the house?

All you need is an antenna. The truth is, depending on the layout of your house, the number of televisions you have, and the signal strength in your area, you may be able to get signal to every TV with one antenna.

Do you need multiple antennas for multiple TVs?

The simplest thing to do is to get a separate antenna for each TV. But, each TV may not get equally good reception. If you have existing cable TV cabling in your home, you might be able to use that and just have one antenna.

Can you use your old satellite dish as an antenna?

If you have a satellite dish mounted to the roof or the side of your house, it is able to be used as an external television antenna. This will allow you to receive digital broadcast television signals that are available in your area. Place the antenna on the back of the dish.