# ClearStream TV

> Watch free network TV channels

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1255393380](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1255393380)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1255393380`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Antennas Direct, Inc.
- **Category:** Entertainment
- **Rating:** 3.20 / 5 (29 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.59
- **Last updated:** 2019-10-16
- **First published:** 2017-07-11
- **Size:** 60 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/clearstream-tv/id1255393380)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.antennasdirect.com/privacy-policy.html](http://www.antennasdirect.com/privacy-policy.html)

## Description

Turn your TV antenna into a WiFi antenna and record live broadcast TV shows! Connect ClearStream TV to your HDTV antenna and not the TV to combine live, local broadcast TV with your iPhone or iPad, anywhere in your home. Take your recorded shows with you on-the-go, no Internet required to watch recorded shows. 

Record, pause, rewind, and watch all your favorite network shows using the FREE ClearStream TV companion app and any HDTV antenna with no subscription or monthly fees from *ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS, myTV, ION, MeTV, The CW, Univision, along with expanded programming. Includes a free program guide to preview all your upcoming shows. Pause a live TV channel for up to 1 hour.  

It’s So Easy
1. Connect the ClearStream TV Wireless Tuner Adapter to your HDTV antenna and plug in the power
    adapter. 

2. Place your TV antenna in the right location to receive broadcast signals. Visit Antenna Point to help 
    you find the towers. 

3. Download the FREE companion app to your iPhone, iPad, and/or Apple TV. 

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to connect ClearStream TV to your home WiFi network.

5. Record, pause, rewind and watch all your favorite live, network and local TV shows for FREE!    

What You Need
-ClearStream TV Wireless Tuner Adapter
-Your Home WiFi Netowrk (wireless router)
-TV Antenna
-ClearStream TV app - FREE
-Compatible iPhone and/or iPad (app is available on Apple TV)

What You Need to Know
-Connects to one device at a time while in use. (download the app to multiple devices, i.e. iPhone, iPad
  and Apple TV)
-Includes a program guide to preview all your upcoming shows. 
-Pause and rewind live TV for up to 1 hour and even fast-forward through commercials.  

Minimum OS requirements:  iOS 8.4 or above and tvOS 10.2 or above

*Compatible with these branded products: iPhones, iPads, and Apple TV. 

The ClearStream TV Wireless Tuner Adapter can be used on any home WiFi network compatible with 802.11n over 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz and compatible iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV devices. 

*Apple, Apple TV, iTunes, iOS, tvOS, iPhones, iPads, ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC, PBS, myTV, ION, Univision, MeTV, and The CW are the trade names and trademarks of their respective owners, are not in any way owned or controlled by Antennas Direct, Inc. or ClearStream TV and are used herein only to illustrate product compatibility.

## Rankings

- #247,814 — Overall

## Review summary

ClearStream TV can deliver free local channels via OTA antenna and work across devices with easy setup and solid support. When antenna signal and network conditions are good, performance is strong and there’s no monthly fee. Common drawbacks include reliance on antenna strength, occasional crashes/heating and channel drops, and sometimes lengthy setup or device management steps. Some compatibility issues with newer iPhone models were reported, but updates helped. Overall, it’s appealing for cord-cutters who invest in proper antenna placement and a good network.

### Pros

- Free local channels via OTA antenna after proper setup; results are flawless once signal is good.
- Easy to install and connect to Wi-Fi; app installs easily and setup is straightforward.
- Responsive tech support and timely app updates that fix compatibility (e.g., iOS 13).
- No ongoing monthly subscription; you can watch HD across devices for free.

### Cons

- Highly dependent on antenna signal and location; performance varies with signal strength and router proximity.
- Reliability issues: crashes, overheating, frequent channel drops, and needing daily tweaks.
- Setup can be lengthy and fiddly (long scans, can't easily remove the device).
- Compatibility issues on newer iPhone models (e.g., XS Max) until updates are released.

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