Before you start
Make sure your antenna is firmly connected to the TV’s coaxial port, usually labeled CABLE/ANT on the back of the TV.
If you’re using an amplifier or splitter, try connecting the antenna directly to the TV during the scan for best results.
Run the channel scan
Using your TCL Android TV remote, select the Inputs icon.
From the Source Choice list, select Antenna TV, then press OK.
If you see a message like “No channel found, please press OK on your remote to scan”, press OK.
If a confirmation pop-up appears, press OK again.
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When Channel scan settings appear, select these options:
Country/Region: United States
Automatic Search: On / Start
Tuner Mode: Antenna
Channel Type: Digital
The scan will begin. You’ll see a progress bar with the scan percentage and the number of channels found.
When the scan reaches 100%, select Finish.
Your TV will return to Antenna TV, and you can start browsing channels.
Tips if you don’t find channels (or you find only a few)
Reposition the antenna (higher placement or near a window often helps).
Select Scan again after adjusting the antenna direction.
If channels appear but break up or disappear, it may be weak signal—try a stronger antenna or repositioning.
Confirm you scanned using Tuner Mode: Antenna and Channel Type: Digital.
Next step: Viewing the channel guide (EPG)
After channels are found, you can access the Electronic Program Guide (EPG) from the Antenna TV experience (menu options may vary by model).