TV channels & antenna towers in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan

Bloomfield Hills has 37 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 23 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WDIV-TV (NBC), 7.3 miles to the SSE.

37TV transmitters within 70 miles
6networks over the air
7.3 mito the closest tower
4,004population

Network channels in Bloomfield Hills

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
NBCWDIV-TVNBC4 7.3 mi164° SSE StrongDetroit, MI
IONWPXD-TVION31 7.7 mi206° SSW StrongAnn Arbor, MI
CWWKBD-TVCW50 7.7 mi206° SSW StrongDetroit, MI
ABCWXYZ-TVABC7 7.8 mi182° S StrongDetroit, MI
FOXWJBKFox2 8.7 mi169° S GoodDetroit, MI
CBSWWJ-TVCBS62 10 mi159° SSE StrongDetroit, MI
NBCWEYI-TVNBC25 50 mi331° NNW GoodSaginaw, MI
CWWBSFCW46 50 mi331° NNW GoodBay City, MI
CWWLAJCW53.2 58 mi278° W FairLansing, MI
CBSWLNS-TVCBS6 58 mi278° W FairLansing, MI
ABCWJRT-TVABC12 61 mi318° NW WeakFlint, MI
FOXWSMHFox66 61 mi317° NW FairFlint, MI
CWWTVGCW13.2 63 mi188° S PoorToledo, OH
CBSWTOLCBS11 63 mi186° S PoorToledo, OH
NBCWNWO-TVNBC24 64 mi185° S FairToledo, OH
FOXWUPWFox36 65 mi189° S WeakToledo, OH
NBCWILX-TVNBC10 68 mi262° W PoorOnondaga, MI
CBSWNEM-TVCBS5 68 mi334° NNW WeakBay City, MI

Over-the-air TV in Bloomfield Hills

Bloomfield Hills is a town of about 4,000 people in Michigan. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 37 licensed TV transmitters: 25 full-power, 3 Class A and 9 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 23 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 13 at good or strong strength.

15 of them are within 25 miles of Bloomfield Hills, 0 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 22 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 18 network stations in range are licensed to Detroit, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Detroit's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 7 (WXYZ-TV), CBS on channel 62 (WWJ-TV), NBC on channel 4 (WDIV-TV), Fox on channel 2 (WJBK), CW on channel 50 (WKBD-TV) and ION on channel 31 (WPXD-TV). 7 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Which way to point your antenna in Bloomfield Hills

Point your antenna SSE, at about 168°. The main network towers for Bloomfield Hills sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Two network stations, WDIV-TV and WJBK, transmit from the same tower site about 7.3 miles south of Bloomfield Hills (164° SSE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 12 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Bloomfield Hills at fair strength or better, 42% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across three other directions.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Bloomfield Hills, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Bloomfield Hills

The farthest main network tower for Bloomfield Hills is WWJ-TV (CBS), 10 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

WDIV-TV is only 7.3 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Other stations near Bloomfield Hills

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WDWO-CDClass A7.7 mi 206° SSWGoodDetroit, MI
WTVSFull power10 mi 159° SSEStrongDetroit, MI
WUDL-LDLow power10 mi 159° SSEGoodDetroit, MI
WUDT-LDLow power10 mi 159° SSEFairDetroit, MI
WMYDFull power10 mi 159° SSEStrongDetroit, MI
WHNE-LDLow power10 mi 159° SSEFairDetroit, MI
WHPS-CDClass A14 mi 151° SSEFairDetroit, MI
WADLFull power18 mi 96° EStrongMount Clemens, MI
WLPC-CDLow power20 mi 149° SSEFairRedford, MI
WXON-LDLow power46 mi 332° NNWPoorFlint, MI
W35DQ-DLow power50 mi 328° NNWPoorMidland, MI
WKAR-TVFull power60 mi 278° WFairEast Lansing, MI
WLNM-LDLow power60 mi 278° WPoorLansing, MI
WAQPFull power60 mi 317° NWFairSaginaw, MI
WGTE-TVFull power65 mi 189° SWeakToledo, OH
WFFC-LDLow power66 mi 329° NNWPoorMidland, MI
WMNT-CDClass A66 mi 193° SSWPoorToledo, OH
WDTJ-LDLow power66 mi 194° SSWPoorToledo, OH
WDCQ-TVFull power69 mi 343° NNWPoorBad Axe, MI

How Bloomfield Hills compares with the rest of Michigan

With 23 stations at fair strength or better, Bloomfield Hills ranks 29th of 447 places in Michigan: more than the typical Michigan town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 7.3 miles away, against a state median of 20 miles.

26% of Michigan's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Birmingham, 3.1 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Bloomfield Hills: step by step

  1. Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
  2. Point it toward 159° SSE, the direction of WWJ-TV (CBS), 10 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
  3. Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
  4. Expect around 23 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
  5. Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Bloomfield Hills, MI?

ABC is on channel 7 from WXYZ-TV, broadcasting from 7.8 miles S of Bloomfield Hills. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Bloomfield Hills, MI?

CBS is on channel 62 from WWJ-TV, broadcasting from 10 miles SSE of Bloomfield Hills. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Bloomfield Hills, MI?

NBC is on channel 4 from WDIV-TV, broadcasting from 7.3 miles SSE of Bloomfield Hills. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Bloomfield Hills, MI?

Fox is on channel 2 from WJBK, broadcasting from 8.7 miles S of Bloomfield Hills. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Bloomfield Hills, MI?

CW is on channel 50 from WKBD-TV, broadcasting from 7.7 miles SSW of Bloomfield Hills. Estimated signal: strong.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Bloomfield Hills?

37 transmitters within 70 miles of Bloomfield Hills; around 23 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.

Which direction should I point my TV antenna in Bloomfield Hills?

Point your antenna SSE, at about 168°. The main network towers for Bloomfield Hills sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Bloomfield Hills?

Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Bloomfield Hills?

WDIV-TV is only 7.3 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Bloomfield Hills?

Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.

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More: all TV stations in Michigan · Midwest region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Bloomfield Hills; signal estimates ignore terrain.