Here’s my advice, straight from the couch of someone who owns three streaming services and a dusty aerial: Get one anyway. You don’t need to connect it right away. Just keep it in the box, like a fire extinguisher. The day your Wi-Fi gives up the ghost, or your kid wants to watch a cartoon that isn’t on any app, you’ll be a hero.
Plus, setting up an aerial is a hilarious, humbling experience. You’ll hold it in the air while your spouse yells, “No, to the left! Now hold the cat out of the way!” It’s a bonding moment. And when you finally get a clear picture, you’ll feel like a genius who cheated the system. Free TV forever.
So, do you need an aerial for your smart TV? No. But does your life need a little less subscription anxiety and a little more “channel-27-is-showing-a-documentary-about-penguins” energy? Absolutely. Go ahead, get the rabbit ears. Your inner couch potato will thank you.
