Collection: TV Acessories

TV accessories are the bits that make a television work properly — a digital antenna for free-to-air channels, HDMI cables to connect devices, a universal remote to replace a lost one, and streaming gear to add apps to an older set. Most TV problems come down to one of these rather than the TV itself. Think about what's not working or missing in your setup, and match the accessory's specification to your TV.

What TV accessories do you need?

A few items cover most needs:

• TV aerial or antenna: for free-to-air digital channels, as indoor or outdoor types depending on signal strength.
• HDMI cables: to connect players, consoles, soundbars and streaming devices.
• Universal remote: replaces a lost or broken remote, or controls several devices with one.
• Streaming device: adds apps and smart features to an older TV.

Do you need an indoor or outdoor antenna?

Signal strength at your address decides which works. An indoor antenna is simple to set up and can be enough if you're close to a transmitter with a clear path. An outdoor or roof-mounted antenna picks up much more signal and handles distance, hills and buildings between you and the transmitter, which is why it's the reliable option in outer suburbs and regional areas. Digital TV either works or breaks up entirely rather than degrading gently, so a marginal indoor signal shows as pixelation and dropouts. If reception is unreliable indoors, an outdoor antenna is usually the fix.

Does HDMI cable version matter?

It does once you go beyond standard HD, because higher resolutions and refresh rates need more bandwidth than older cables carry. A basic HDMI cable handles 1080p fine over short runs, but 4K at high refresh rates, HDR and the latest gaming console features require a cable rated for the higher bandwidth. A cable that can't carry it typically shows as no signal, flickering or the TV dropping to a lower resolution. Check what your devices output and buy a cable rated for it. Tip: longer runs are more demanding, so a cheap long cable is a common failure point.

Common questions

Indoor or outdoor TV antenna?
Indoor suits areas close to a transmitter with a clear path; outdoor or roof-mounted handles distance, hills and buildings and is far more reliable in outer suburbs and regional areas.

Why is my digital TV picture breaking up?
Usually weak or marginal signal, since digital TV pixelates and drops out rather than degrading gently. Check the antenna, cable and connections, and consider an outdoor antenna.

Does HDMI cable version matter?
Yes for 4K, high refresh rates and HDR, which need more bandwidth than older cables carry. For 1080p over short runs, most cables are fine. Match the cable to what your devices output.

Can I make an old TV smart?
Yes — a streaming device plugged into an HDMI port adds apps and smart features to any TV with a spare HDMI input, which is far cheaper than replacing the television.

Can I pay for TV accessories with Afterpay?
Yes. You can split it with Afterpay, Zip, Klarna or PayPal Pay in 4. Our TV accessories start from $21, which is four fortnightly payments of $5.25.

Complete your setup

TV accessories work with the rest of your setup. Add a wall mount, a soundbar for audio, and cables to connect it all.

A $21 TV accessory splits into four fortnightly payments of $5.25 with Afterpay, and Zip, Klarna and PayPal Pay in 4 do the same. Every order ships from our Australian warehouse, dispatched within 1–2 business days, with a 12-month warranty and 30 days to return it. We're a family-run Australian store, going since 2016, rated 4.66 out of 5 across 5,363 reviews.