Imagine that your old TV remote can do a lot more than you thought. Beyond changing channels or turning up the volume, there is a hidden use that many are unaware of: it can help you tune in to all the available channels with the help of a small antenna or set-top box. This trick has been right in front of our eyes all along, but few have tapped into its true potential.

Thanks to advances in digital technology and open television, today it is possible to turn any television into a machine capable of capturing dozens of channels, simply by knowing how to correctly configure a set-top box using the remote control you already have at home. If you want to see how to do it, check out the following video made by Creation Tips:

😲 Very interesting video – I had no idea a TV remote could do that

The video reveals how, by connecting a digital set-top box to your TV and using the remote control to access the hidden settings menu, you can activate an automatic search function that detects all the channels available in your area. This procedure is simple and requires no technical knowledge.

Once the set-top box is connected and the appropriate input on the TV has been selected, the remote control can be used to scan the frequencies. Many times, this option is hidden under names like “Auto-tuning” or “Config. Digital”. Some models even allow you to save favorite channels, reorder them, and improve the signal.

This use not only saves money by avoiding the purchase of cable services, but also revitalizes old televisions that, with a simple accessory, are back in force.