I have a hd tv, I just want to be able to watch the basic channels, without paying for cable will this box work for me?
761691
Eddy, Most HD TVs will pick up the digital signals (older HD "ready" models require a converter box). So, you shouldn't need a converter box to receive the digital signals, just an antenna. This box will not pick up any digital channels without using an antenna as well. However, if you do need a converter box, I would not recommend this one. I had one and it went out after a few months.
761692
IT DID NOT WORK FOR ME. I live in NJ and after getting my box, I followed all instructions and after several hours I gave up. This may mean that you might have to purchas a high-end antena. I got one for about 20.00$ that did not help me at all. Good Luck and God Speed.
2011229
It depends on if your TV is HD ready. If not, you will not receive the HD signal without the converter box.
2087213
I only have broadcast tv, no cable.....I'm sure it would decode regular cable, just not premium channels
497250
Yes. It also has a digital tuner for over-the-air broadcasts and QAM cable signals, so no need for a box if you have basic cable our an antenna.
1332269
This is a digital broadcast receiver and will receive HD "over air" transmissions with a digital antenna, like TV in the old days. It will not work as a cable box.
1383765
From what I can gather, you still have to pay for the channels and a card. This only allows you to stream to all the other devises in your house without having to pay the cable co for other boxes.
110251
I was able to plug my cable directly into the back of the TV (no converter box was involved) and tune in the channels from the TV. I was able to get all the basic cable channels but not the HD channels.
2005113
No, Antenna only. iView has other products that may suit your need. I wasn't overly pleased with this box. I would also suggest checking out Channel Master @ channelmaster.com. Not sure if you're just looking for a box to replace your rented HD receiver box from your cable company. Either way, these units aren't cheap, yet. Good luck, hope this helped.
1733399
Yes you will need a digital converter box & you won't get as many channels with this antenna as you do with Comcast. It's really not worth the money.
126739
I have this in a room where I have no cable box. It is in the basement. I didn't want to pay for another receiver. You will need a remote for it or use one from another TV. It works great. You do have to watch whatever is on the TV it is connected to but you can change the channels from there.
1000840
No. It just has a cable tv type F connector. If you connect an antenna to it and can receive local hd broadcasts, then you can see HD. Also, some cable systems have a "raw" digital HD feed that does not require a cable set top box, but will play HD thru the F connector.
612347
Yes, if you only want to use this for watching Netflix/Amazon Prime, Pamdora etc you will not need another cable box. If you want to watch live TV, you will need to either get a cable/Sat box or get a digital OTA antenna .
1945245
I just bought this model, and both the salesman and my cable company told me that I will need a box to get HD channels. Are they selling me a bill of goods? I don't want to pay for a cable box if I don't need one. We are currently running the TV (analog only) from just the cable with no cable box. pananer
1219429
Yes, for the channels that air HD content you will see it in HD on your TV. Just make sure to connect the box to your TV via an HDMI cable to get the best picture.
437284
Yes. Its very easy just hook the HDMI cable to your TV and hook the Directv cable to the box and plug it in. You will need to call Directv to get it authorized before it can be used. It does cost the extra set fee per month, but it doesn't use a slot on your Directv box.
1069739
I have an HDTV box so I connect through it. A lot of channels can be accessed through the set with out a box, Also by connecting a HDMI cable programs can be watched i.e. Amazon Prime movies and shows, Star Treck all shows for free.
742034
Not quite sure why you would need a 'converter box' unless the TV is an older analog set. I just hooked up the antenna to the back of my set & works fine.