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Our take on the Camkey HD Indoor Amplified HDTV Antenna

The Camkey is a small amplified indoor TV antenna in a water-drop shaped black housing, sold with a 16.5 ft coaxial cable and a separate amplifier. It is meant to pull in free over-the-air channels such as ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS and Fox without a subscription. Its claimed 150-mile range and 2020 signal booster put it in the same class as other amplified flat indoor antennas, but the 3.3-out-of-5 average across 412 ratings suggests reception is hit-or-miss. It suits renters and cord-cutters who live fairly close to broadcast towers and want a cheap, no-install option; anyone far from towers or behind hills should expect weaker results than the marketing implies.

Best forCord-cutters near city broadcast towersRenters who can't mount an outdoor antennaA second TV in a bedroom or spare roomBuyers wanting a simple plug-in setup

Pros

Small, lightweight housing that sits on a shelf or window ledge
Long 16.5 ft coaxial cable gives placement flexibility
Separate amplifier can be bypassed if it overloads the signal
Picks up major networks free over the air where signal is strong
Simple setup: connect, scan for channels, done

What reviewers say

3.3 / 5412 ratings

Owners are split: some in strong-signal areas get a handful of local channels and call it a good low-cost fix, while many report few or no channels and blame the range claim. Complaints about the amplifier and inconsistent reception are common.

What people mention

ReceptionCriticisedMany owners say they picked up few or no channels, especially away from towers.
Range claimCriticisedBuyers report the advertised 150-mile range is not achievable in practice.

Questions and answers

Will it really pull in channels from 150 miles away?

No. That figure is marketing. Real reception depends on distance to towers, terrain and building materials; most users get good results only within a modest radius of local transmitters.

Do I need the amplifier?

Not always. If you live close to towers, try the antenna without the amplifier first; strong signals plus amplification can overload the tuner and lose channels.

What is in the box?

The antenna, a 16.5 ft coaxial cable, a separate amplifier, an F male connector and an instruction manual.

Does it work with any TV?

It works with any TV or converter box that has an ATSC tuner. After connecting, run a channel scan in the TV menu.

Can I use it outdoors?

It is an indoor antenna and is not built for weather exposure. Keep it inside, ideally high up and near a window facing the towers.

How does it compare with a flat indoor antenna?

It is similar in concept: a small amplified indoor unit. Flat antennas often mount more easily on a window; this one relies on its shape and separate amplifier, and results vary by location either way.

What do buyers say about the Camkey HD Indoor Amplified HDTV Antenna?

Camkey HD Indoor Amplified HDTV Antenna

Q: What do buyers say about the Camkey HD Indoor Amplified HDTV Antenna?

Rated 3.3 out of 5 from 412 ratings.