OT: Outside TV
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How covered is it? I have two outside. One is on a fireplace and one is in a corner. Neither is very exposed to the elements but they can get wet depending on the rain angle. I leave them out until about December each season. TV’s are so cheap it’s cheaper to replace them every few years than it is to buy an actual outdoor TV which is very expensive. Same goes with outdoor fridges
I have a regular 65' Vizio outside with no roof over it. It's been up with a cover for 3 years. No issues.
I did the research on this two years ago. “Outside tvs” are expensive and really terrible in comparison to regular tvs. They don’t have the same picture, software, etc. Models I looked at were around $1200-1500. I instead chose to get a regular $400 tv and if I have to replace it sooner so be it. Mine is under a pergola, I cover it at night with what looks like a grill cover (see below). but has done the job with no water thus far. I take it down and store it inside in the winter.
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Brightness is the issue outdoors. If it’ll be in the sun while you’re watching, you need a TV designed for extra brightness.
You don’t even need to go crazy with the cover. When I used to cover mine I used a cover designed for furniture. At the time TV covers were over priced too. Seems they’ve come down
Mine stays out year round with just the cover with no issues yet.
I recommend you get a sound bar though. It channels all the sound directly at you. With no walls or ceiling around me, the sound was traveling everywhere on my property except directly in front.
I recommend you get a sound bar though. It channels all the sound directly at you. With no walls or ceiling around me, the sound was traveling everywhere on my property except directly in front.
This is sorta true. Make sure to place it where you don't get a lot of sun glare or a bright reflection from behind the watcher. In my experience, it makes no difference whether you get a indoor or outdoor if you put it in the wrong spot.
If it’s not mounted you can just carry it in and out of your garage. I have a 72” Samsung I set up each “away“ tailgate in my back yard. I move it based on the conditions and number of people attending. By not mounting it I have a much bigger screen then I would otherwise plus the flexibility of changing my setup as needed. I put it on a folding table with a red (make that scarlet) table cloth under a scarlet 10 x 10 pop up. Between the pop up and the trees, glare isn’t a problem. My pergola area can only accommodate about 6-8 comfortably and would have to be a much smaller tv.
I know each situation is different but my point is consider the flexibility of NOT having a permanent mount. You can move your tv as needed and store it inside (or cover it). Watching sports outside and movie nights is awesome. Enjoy.
I know each situation is different but my point is consider the flexibility of NOT having a permanent mount. You can move your tv as needed and store it inside (or cover it). Watching sports outside and movie nights is awesome. Enjoy.
The cover is not expensive for something that can really extend the life of the TV.
Very informative thread. We’re getting ready to redo the entire exterior of the house. I will be putting in a large covered second story deck which over looks the farm. Want an outdoor TV and will take the advice here.
Outside TV’s are a waste of money, brightness will be an issue so plan accordingly, buy a good cover and get one with a sound bar. Thanks guys.
Outside TV’s are a waste of money, brightness will be an issue so plan accordingly, buy a good cover and get one with a sound bar. Thanks guys.
Hoping to connect it direct to cable as we’re creating a new roof line from the house. I’ll mount it to the house wall. The cable comes in through the attic so it shouldn’t be a problem. We’ll hoping it’s not.