My father (86 with early onset dementia) is in need of a new TV. He still uses an antenna, and doesn't use any streaming services. It is hard to find a TV that doesn't default to a network search from a remote covered with a ton of buttons.

Does anyone have any recommendations for a non-smart TV I could get him that would just default to the over-the-air stations?

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Posted by tigersmanager

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Posted on 11/21/23 at 9:43 am to madmaxvol

my tcl 55646 gives you choice on start up on sale at best buy for 399.99 for black friday also the cheaper ones have same function they are q6 and q7 models

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Posted by madmaxvol

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Posted on 11/21/23 at 12:28 pm to tigersmanager

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my tcl 55646 gives you choice on start up on sale at best buy for 399.99 for black friday also the cheaper ones have same function they are q6 and q7 models

Thanks. I'm looking for something that will just default to over air/antenna automatically instead of having to choose at every start-up. Dementia has greatly impacted my dad's ability to navigate new (to him) technology...

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Posted by tigersmanager

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Posted on 11/21/23 at 12:40 pm to madmaxvol

It will just have to set it on first start up after that will always be basic tv

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Posted by notsince98

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Posted on 11/21/23 at 12:53 pm to madmaxvol

Roku TVs (and most other smart TVs) can be set to startup straight to the antenna/OTA channels.

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Posted on 11/27/23 at 2:31 pm to madmaxvol

I found a 32" Insignia N10 at Best Buy for $75. It is exactly what my dad needed. Thanks for the other options and insight, everyone. I appreciate your help.

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