This article explains how to scan for local channels with the AirTV Player. If you'd like to set up and scan for local channels on your AirTV (black box), click here.
Before you get started integrating local channels into your Sling TV guide on your AirTV Player, make sure that your device is up to date. Learn how to do so here.
Make sure that you have connected your OTA antenna to your AirTV Player using the AirTV Adapter.
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You will be prompted with a screen to help you integrate your local channels. Select Continue.
If you are not immediately prompted with this guide, refer to the following steps:
From the My TV tab in the Sling TV app, scroll to the bottom of the page until you find Sling TV Settings
- Scroll down to Local Channels
- Select Setup
- Follow the on-screen prompts to set up your sources
- You will be asked which connection type you would like to integrate with your AirTV Player. Select Antenna
Your AirTV Player will now start scanning for channels. This process may take several minutes.
Your AirTV Player will notify you how many channels were found during your scan. If this doesn’t seem correct, try adjusting the antenna position and select Scan Again.
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If you are satisfied, select Done.
You can access your local programming by visiting your Guide in the Sling TV app.