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- Use a Coaxial or Optical cable to setup an antenna on the TCL TV of any model.
- After antenna setup, scan for channels from the TV settings menu.
Getting your TV ready to receive channels through an antenna is a great step in accessing different ranges of content without relying on online streaming. With a simple setup and scanning process given here, you can unlock local channels and high-definition TV programming on TCL TV.
How to Setup Antenna on TCL TV
Choose the Antenna box compatible with your TCL TV and make sure it receives VHF & UHF signals. Then, complete the following steps one by one.
- Connect the Cable: Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable to link the antenna to the ANT/CABLE input on the TV.
![TCL TV Antenna Setup - Insert the cable](https://i0.wp.com/smarttvbuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/TCL-TV-Antenna-Setup-Using-the-aptble-cable.png?resize=720%2C480&ssl=1)
Note: If you have a 300-ohm twin-lead cable, use a 300-75 ohm adapter.
- Power On: Ensure the TCL TV is plugged in and turned on.
- Access Antenna TV: Go to the home screen and select the antenna TV tile.
- Follow On-screen Instructions: Read and follow the simple on-screen instructions to start the setup process.
- Set Time Zone: If prompted, select your time zone.
- Add Analog Channels: Choose whether to add analog channels 3 and 4 if needed.
Now, scan for the channels and enjoy watching live channels on your TCL TV.
How to Scan Live Channels on TCL TV
Use the directional keys on your remote to search the channels on TCL Smart TVs. If your physical remote isn’t working properly, you can also use a connected TCL TV remote app to locate the channels.
The process of scanning channels on TCL TV varies according to the models. There’s nothing to worry about as we’ve clearly outlined the ways to do it.
Scan Channels on TCL Android TV
Before we begin, make sure your TV’s Channel Installation Mode is set to Antenna on TCL Android TV.
![Choose Antenna](https://i0.wp.com/smarttvbuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/TCL-TV-Antenna-Setup-Choose-Antenna.png?resize=602%2C337&ssl=1)
- Access Settings: Once your TCL TV is turned on, head to the Settings tab from the Home page.
- Get into Channels: Go to the Channels section and click on Channels.
- Scan for Channels: Hit Channel Scan and wait while the TV scans for broadcast stations. This may take a few minutes.
![Select Channel scan](https://i0.wp.com/smarttvbuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/TCL-TV-Antenna-Setup-Select-Channel-scan.png?resize=612%2C343&ssl=1)
- Channel Scan Completion: Once finished, the TV will display the number of channels added.
Scan Channels on TCL Google TV
Consider a few things before proceeding to scan channels, such as ensuring the antenna cables are attached firmly to the device and receiving the proper signals.
- Head to Settings Menu: Select the Settings icon from the Home page.
- Access Channels: Choose Channels & Inputs, and next get into the Channels section.
- Search for Channels: Tap Channel Scan, choose your region, and scan for the channels either manually or automatically.
![TCL TV Antenna Setup - Channel Scan](https://i0.wp.com/smarttvbuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/TCL-TV-Antenna-Setup-Channel-Scan.png?resize=755%2C472&ssl=1)
- Get the Local Channels: From the list, choose your desired channel and start streaming on your TCL TV.
- Scan Manually: Select the Manually Scan option and enter the channel number or frequency parameters of the channels.
- Scan Automatically: Set the Tuner Mode to Antenna and Channel Type to Digital & Analog. Now, click on the Search option and stay for a while to scan the available channel.
Scan Channels on TCL Roku TV
- Setup Antenna: Head to Settings and modify the TV inputs of TCL TV with Roku OS into Antenna.
- Look for Channels: Choose the TV Inputs from the Settings menu and go to the Live TV section. Then, select Set Up Input and hit Antenna to scan for channels.
![TCL TV Antenna Setup - Select Antenna](https://i0.wp.com/smarttvbuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/TCL-TV-Antenna-Setup-Select-Antenna.png?resize=755%2C408&ssl=1)
- Access Local Channels: Once the channel scanning is completed, navigate to the Home screen. Select Live TV under the Apps & Inputs section to access the scanned local channels on the TCL Roku TV screen.
Scan Channels on TCL Fire TV
- Get into Settings: Click on the Settings icon from the Home page and select Live TV.
- Scan for Channels: Select Channel Scan and wait until the search is complete.
![Select Live TV.](https://i0.wp.com/smarttvbuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/TCL-TV-Antenna-Setup-Select-Live-TV.png?resize=755%2C417&ssl=1)
FYI! If you haven’t got any channels, click on the Rescan button to search again for channels.
- Watch the Local Channels: Now, head back to the Home page and choose the Live tab. Here, you can see the list of available local and Live TV channels.
Remember to repeat the channel scan periodically to ensure you receive all available channels and enjoy watching broadcast channels on your TCL TV.