how to connect ipad to external TV antenna & Tuner

I would like to know if there is a way to receive live TV broadcasts using my iPad Pro possibly with an external antenna and tuner. If so, please explain the products and procedures needed.....

iPad Pro, iPadOS 18

Posted on Jan 30, 2025 08:12 AM

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Posted on Jan 30, 2025 09:03 AM

You would need a specific iPad compatible tuner and its associated app that can use the tuner device for this.


I can only find tuners that have Android apps, so you will need to look for something that works on an iPad.


For example: MyGica USB TV Tuner PT682C - Amazon.com

That one only seems to have an Android app though.


You won't be able to just get a random antenna and a random app and make them play nice together.


Best bet is to start a search in the App Store for a tuner app, and see if their associated tuner box is still available.




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Jan 30, 2025 09:03 AM in response to Ken Zepp

You would need a specific iPad compatible tuner and its associated app that can use the tuner device for this.


I can only find tuners that have Android apps, so you will need to look for something that works on an iPad.


For example: MyGica USB TV Tuner PT682C - Amazon.com

That one only seems to have an Android app though.


You won't be able to just get a random antenna and a random app and make them play nice together.


Best bet is to start a search in the App Store for a tuner app, and see if their associated tuner box is still available.




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