User level: Level 1 (10 points)Can I use an iPad to watch what is on tv? At he same time? I am sight impaired so was hoping you might have an answer? Thank you
Posted on Sep 26, 2026 6:05 PM
User level: Level 10 (169,253 points)Sep 26, 2026 6:16 PM in response to dlwj117
dlwj117 wrote:
Can I use an iPad to watch what is on tv? At he same time? I am sight impaired so was hoping you might have an answer? Thank you
iPad does not include a digital TV receiver, so an iPad cannot (directly) receive and play over-the-air TV channels.
There are add-on other-the-air TV receivers that can be network-connected, but you’ll need to install those, hook up antennae, and use an app for those. (SiliconDust is one vendor of network-connected over-the-air TV receivers, but I don’t know off-hand if they have an iPad app. But based on a very quick look, it appears SiliconDust does have an iPad app.) This’ll work more-or-less like a classic TV too, but all connected together using your local network, and local antennae.
There are also streaming services which can stream broadcast TV to an app associated with the streaming service. This isn’t over-the-air broadcasts that might be available locally.
If you have a cable TV provider, check whether they have an app. That’ll usually be the essiest.
User level: Level 10 (95,874 points)Sep 26, 2026 6:12 PM in response to dlwj117
If your cable provider or local station provides an app. for your to use to stream TV, yes.
User level: Level 1 (10 points)Sep 26, 2026 6:42 PM in response to MrHoffman
Thank you for ideas thank you so much!
User level: Level 1 (10 points)Sep 26, 2026 6:44 PM in response to muguy
Thank you so much for your answer to my question.
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256365670