Over-the-air television is making a comeback! There are now certain areas around the United States and the world in which you can stream free programming directly to your TV and the shows are actually worth watching. If you are wondering if you need an antenna for your Element TV to enjoy free broadcasting, we have everything you need to know. 

Your Element TV has a built-in antenna, which means that you do not need to purchase an additional antenna in order to enjoy over-the-air broadcasting! In order to use this feature, you will need to program your television to scan for channels, but the internal antenna will do all the work!

If you want to learn how to find out if there is an antenna in your Element TV, as well as how to scan for channels so that you can start enjoying your free broadcasting today, this is the article you need! Keep reading to find out everything there is to know about using your Element TV’s internal antenna. 

How to Find Out if Your Element TV Has an Internal Antenna

While, as you now know, it is almost certain that your Element TV has an internal antenna, there is a quick and easy way to find out for sure. 

There is always a small sticker on the back of your Element TV that has the model and serial number as well as a written indicator that your TV has an internal antenna. If you see one of the following acronyms or phrases, your television comes equipped with an antenna.

  • ATSCDTVHDTVDigital ReadyHD ReadyDigital TunerDigital ReceiverDigital Tuner Built-in Integrated Digital Tuner

You can also check your user manual or use the internet to search your model number to see if one of the above indicators is listed.

If you can’t seem to find it, or just don’t want to go hunting on your television or on the internet, you can simply follow the instructions to scan for channels listed below, if it works, you obviously have an antenna!

How to Scan for Free Broadcasting on Element TV

As you now know, you most likely do not need to purchase an antenna for your Element TV as it is already installed internally. Because of this internal antenna, you have the ability to stream free over the air broadcasting just by following the instructions below. 

  • Press the MENU button on your Element remote. Navigate to SETTINGS.Select CHANNEL.Ensure that the option on the top of the screen says AIR.Select AUTO SCAN.

That is all there is to it! After that, you can simply change the input source to TV and enjoy watching free programming such as your local news stations, movies, and even popular TV shows. 

Troubleshooting Your Element TV

If for some reason the above instructions did not work for you, there are a few other options to try before you give up! 

The most likely cause of the problem is that your Element TV is a new or specialty model which has a different settings menu and therefore you may need to follow a separate set of directions to successfully scan for broadcasting channels. 

Instructions For Element Android TVs

Luckily, if you have an Element Android TV, Element has provided more specific directions from their support page, here’s what to do: 

  • Select the HOME button on your remote.Navigate through the INPUTS and select CHANNELS. Press the MENU button on your remote. Select TV OPTIONS then SETTINGS.Navigate to CHANNEL SOURCES and select CHANNELS.Click AIR/CABLE.Select AUTO SCAN.

Hopefully you are now enjoying your favorite news channel, movie, or anything you might find on your local broadcast programming! 

Instructions for Element Fire TVs

Element has also created several Fire TVs which have been a huge hit! If you are enjoying one of these models in your home, here’s how to scan for over the air channels:

  • Press the HOME button on your Element remote. Find the INPUTS menu.Select ANTENNA.Click CHANNEL SCAN.

It really is that easy! If for some reason none of these various instructions have worked for you, unfortunately, you may need to reach out to Element for assistance. 

Final Thoughts

When it comes to modern televisions manufactured in the last decade, most models have everything a TV could ever need and more!

Element has become an incredibly popular brand as their televisions are affordable, have a good picture quality, and have the ability to stream all of your favorite entertainment through their partnership with Roku. 

And now you know that they also come equipped with internal antennas so you can enjoy over the air broadcasting without purchasing or installing an antenna and more importantly you know how to set it up yourself!