# NovaWave Digital TV Antenna

> Digital TV signal finder makes it easy to perfectly aim your digital TV antenna

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.thinktech.tvantenna](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.thinktech.tvantenna)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.thinktech.tvantenna`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** WowSuite Software
- **Category:** ENTERTAINMENT
- **Downloads:** 62,224
- **Rating:** 1.87 / 5 (156 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.0.3
- **Last updated:** 2024-11-01
- **First published:** 2021-09-02
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 66 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-26
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thinktech.tvantenna)
- **Website:** [https://support.getnovawave.com/](https://support.getnovawave.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://docs.google.com/document/u/1/d/1fWnE1VgORash-JinQJJCoGAQ9ZFkai0mBiyZlRIG6e0/pub](https://docs.google.com/document/u/1/d/1fWnE1VgORash-JinQJJCoGAQ9ZFkai0mBiyZlRIG6e0/pub)

## Description

The NovaWave Digital TV Antenna extension simplifies the process of finding free digital TV signals and enhancing your viewing experience. It scans your area within a 30-mile radius to locate nearby TV towers and lists all available free channels, including news, sports, and local programming in HD quality. Compatible with both NovaWave and regular digital antennas, the app helps you effortlessly aim your antenna towards the strongest signal source to receive crystal-clear TV broadcasts without any subscription fees.

Supporting major regions such as the USA, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, and Australia, the NovaWave TV antenna signal finder is a perfect tool for cord-cutters looking to enjoy free televison. Its user-friendly interface lets you create an account, scan for towers, and instantly view channel options. This helps reduce cable bills and offers high-definition viewing anytime. For any assistance, the extension provides responsive support to ensure seamless usage.

## Rankings

- #274,166 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.thinktech.tvantenna.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users of NovaWave Digital TV Antenna express strong dissatisfaction due to the mandatory account creation before app use and poor station detection accuracy. The app frequently fails to identify available TV stations, especially for those in rural areas or using larger antennas. Many find it slow, unintuitive, and offering little functionality beyond displaying a map of stations. Overall, users find it frustrating, with many uninstalling shortly after trying due to these issues.

### Cons

- Requires creating an account and login before using the app, which frustrates users.
- Fails to find or display available TV stations accurately, often showing no stations in areas where there are multiple channels.
- Not useful for users in rural areas or those with larger antennas; seems tailored to a specific antenna model.
- The app is slow, cumbersome, and not intuitive to use.
- Limited functionality as it only shows stations on a map and does not guide users to adjust their antenna properly.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.thinktech.tvantenna)