TV for bedroom - no aerial

InhaleMood

Hi all,

I am really keen to get a TV in my bedroom, but there isn't any aerial socket. I live in a listed house so can't do much work. I have Virgin cable downstairs but don't want to pay to get it upstairs.

Any suggestions? I don't think there is any options anymore for watching TV without an aerial?

I was thinking of getting a big computer screen/tablet and using it just to watch Internet TV?

Is that an option?

Thanks, Tanya

DomRavioli

You can use a normal TV to watch internet tv - you just need to connect an internet based device to it; for instance a laptop may need a simple HDMI connector. You could also look at something along the lines of Apple TV where you can screen things through that onto your TV through an internet device.

Might be worth having a look around to see what is in your price range - the HDMI cables can be bought off ebay/amazon for around a fiver; apple TV style products start around £30ish, and go upwards of £100 - it would be something you would need to decide on based on budget.

teddysmum

If you are in a good reception area, you could buy a portable aerial . They are much better than they used to be.


We use one from Argos, which has a mains powered booster, but don't need to use the booster.

Cisco001

I use indoor aerial, one for all sv9395, with 3M command picture hanging strips to stick it on wall.

InhaleMood

Ahh, I hadn't thought of a portable aerial. Might give that a go first as a cheaper alternative. Means lugging the TV upstairs to check if it works though!

Thank you

Pincher

Indoor aerial
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http://www.antiference.co.uk/indoor-aerials




Video sender
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SCART over RF wireless:


http://www.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!/accs/page3b.htm#dg200


HDMI over Cat-5E:


http://www.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!/accs/page18.htm


You can get flat Ethernet cables that run under carpets.


The web site address seems to be censored.
Any way, search for video sender, remote sender, and you will get lots of choice.

InhaleMood

Thank you Pincher, I'd never heard of these before!

marlot

If you're not too worried about watching things live, you could try NowTV?

A.Penny.Saved

Another option is a loft Aerial. These might have to be fairly large to receive enough signal through the roof tiles. However since digital switch over and transmitter power increase there should be less problems. Running a cable down the corner of the bedroom should be fairly easy to do. A loftbox is another option if multiple bedrooms want a TV feed. You could even feed the lounge if it was wanted.

As far as I know, a listed building should not prevent all work so check what is possible because there is no point limiting yourself if it is unnecessary.

AndyTom

You could also get a TV with a built in WIFI receiver or add a WIFI dongle that enables this to some older TVs.

This would let you watch BBC iPlayer, Netflix and the hundreds of other online channels out there. Plus you wouldn't need a TV licence as long as you stay away from live streaming.

Kernel_Sanders

Don't those senders use a lot of power, i.e. much more than an smallish LED screen TV does ?