With the digital television (DTV) transition complete, all over-the-air (OTA) TV broadcasts are now digital. If you have an analog TV, you will need to connect it to a digital converter box or get a new digital TV to continue watching TV.
Here are 7 simple steps on how to change analog TV to digital:
- Check if your TV is analog or digital. You can do this by looking for an “HDTV” or “DTV” logo on the TV. If you don’t see either of these logos, your TV is analog.
- Purchase a digital converter box. If your TV is analog, you will need to purchase a digital converter box. These boxes are available at most electronics stores.
- Connect the digital converter box to your TV. Follow the instructions that came with the converter box to connect it to your TV.
- Connect the digital converter box to an antenna. If you don’t already have an antenna, you will need to purchase one. Antennas are available at most electronics stores.
- Scan for channels. Once the digital converter box is connected to your TV and antenna, you will need to scan for channels. This process may take a few minutes.
- Enjoy your digital TV. Once the scan is complete, you will be able to watch digital TV.
- Dispose of your analog TV. Once you have a digital converter box, you can dispose of your analog TV.
Tips and Tricks
- If you have multiple TVs, you will need to purchase a digital converter box for each TV.
- If you have a VCR or DVD player, you will need to connect it to the digital converter box.
- If you have any questions about how to change analog TV to digital, you can contact the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) at 1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225-5322).
How to Change Analog TV to Digital Using a Converter Box
A digital converter box is a device that converts analog TV signals into digital signals. This allows you to watch digital TV on your analog TV.
To change analog TV to digital using a converter box, you will need to:
- Purchase a digital converter box.
- Connect the digital converter box to your TV.
- Connect the digital converter box to an antenna.
- Scan for channels.
- Enjoy your digital TV.
How to Change Analog TV to Digital Without a Converter Box
If you have a newer TV, you may be able to change analog TV to digital without a converter box. To do this, you will need to:
- Check if your TV has a built-in digital tuner.
- Connect your TV to an antenna.
- Scan for channels.
- Enjoy your digital TV.
