Want to know whether your TV is NextGen-compatible? Most still ship with the older ATSC 1.0 tuners, especially if they were released before 2020. Thankfully, the earliest manufacturers building ATSC 3.0 tuners into their TVs — Sony, LG, Samsung, and HiSense — proudly mark their packaging to make it obvious. Look for the logo you see above on your TV’s box. The CTA also lists compatible TVs on the NextGen TV website.
What if you don’t have the box, such as when shopping floor models or buying second-hand on local marketplaces like Facebook? In this case, consult the TV’s manual or check the model number on the manufacturer’s website. Either should list information about the type of tuner your TV has.
If your TV has a built-in ATSC 3.0 tuner, you’re good to go — just follow the instructions in your manual to set up local channels. If your TV doesn’t have it and you aren’t interested in buying a new one, you can purchase an external ATSC 3.0 tuner.
SiliconDust’s HDHomeRun Flex 4K ($200 at Amazon) is one of the most popular NextGen TV tuners available, and it’s the cheapest you’ll find. These are substantially costlier than the older digital tuners, but it beats buying a new TV.
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