Best ATSC tuner for phone?

Mr. Sheep

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Aug 6, 2018
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I'm looking to get an ATSC tuner for my phone. I have a Samsung Galaxy S8+, which has a USB-C port. Is there anything you'd recommend that has a good tuner and works well? Also, what app(s) do I need to use it?

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I have no experience with one, Amazon has several to choose from though. I would guess they come with their own app?
 
I have no experience with one, Amazon has several to choose from though. I would guess they come with their own app?
Yeah, I'm seeing a lot of those, but those are mostly no-brands, so I want to know if anyone has one that works well before I buy something.

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I don't blame you. You should be able to return it if doesn't work but that can be a hassle.
 
There were never any "name brand" tuners that would work with devices as far as I know.

I haven't laid hands on a tuner that plugs into a device so I can't comment on those other than to ask what you plan to use for an antenna. The ones that Amazon offers (they're probably all the same under the plastic) come with a small set of rabbit ears, a UHF loop and an F81 adapter that suggests pretty short range and little to no moving about.

For out-of-home streaming, DISH's AirTV is fairly popular. The Tablo devices are more expensive and fetch a modest monthly fee. The TiVo DVRs are quite pricey if you don't get them on a steep, steep discount with lifetime service. There's probably reports elsewhere on Satellite Guys on how well (or poorly) each works for OOH.
 
There were never any "name brand" tuners that would work with devices as far as I know.

I haven't laid hands on a tuner that plugs into a device so I can't comment on those other than to ask what you plan to use for an antenna. The ones that Amazon offers (they're probably all the same under the plastic) come with a small set of rabbit ears, a UHF loop and an F81 adapter that suggests pretty short range and little to no moving about.

For out-of-home streaming, DISH's AirTV is fairly popular. The Tablo devices are more expensive and fetch a modest monthly fee. The TiVo DVRs are quite pricey if you don't get them on a steep, steep discount with lifetime service. There's probably reports elsewhere on Satellite Guys on how well (or poorly) each works for OOH.
I have an airtv and I love it. The thing is, I'm going somewhere where there's frequently no data signal anywhere so I'd like to have a tuner just in case I'm on the road with no signal

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I have an airtv and I love it. The thing is, I'm going somewhere where there's frequently no signal anywhere so I'd like to have a tuner just in case I'm on the road with no signal
Then as Tampa8 suggests, make sure wherever you buy from has a generous return policy.

I would caution that absence of wireless signal is often accompanied by absence of DTV signal.
 
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