What Do I Need To Get High Definition Television (HDTV)? What Do I Need To Get High Definition Television (HDTV)? Question: What Do I Need To Get High Definition Television (HDTV)? Answer: In order to watch high definition (HD) programming you will need a television capable of displaying HD images and a source of programming. HDTVs HD-ready - These televisions don't have a built-in digital tuner, but they are capable of displaying HD images when connected to an external digital (ATSC) tuner. Integrated HDTV - These televisions have a built-in digital (ATSC) tuner. They are capable of receiving and decoding HD signals from an over-the-air (OTA) broadcast station when connected to an antenna. Source of Programming
Antenna
Cable or satellite provider
High definition or Blu-ray DVD player
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