Where Should I Place My Outdoor TV?
Discover How to Decide the Best Location for Your Outdoor Entertainment Setup
Summer means barbeques with friends, pool parties with the kids, and stargazing on the patio. Is your backyard ready for increased use? Installing a comprehensive outdoor entertainment system will add another layer to any backyard get-together. But where should you place the centerpiece of your entertainment system, the outdoor TV? Read on to learn what you should consider when making that decision for your Rogers, AR outdoor living space.
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Covered vs. Uncovered Areas
The Samsung Terrace and Séura outdoor televisions are all built to withstand the weather. Samsung uses IP55-rated durable housing and materials to protect your display from rain, snow, extreme temperatures, and any other threats that the outdoors might pose. Similarly, Séura uses IP54 and IP56-rated materials to protect its outdoor TV series, which also allows them to operate at a temperature range of -40 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit depending on the model you select.
However, just because your television is designed to brave the elements doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t take precautions. For example, TVs meant for shaded outdoor areas should be installed under a full-covered porch or patio to protect it from direct sunlight and maintain vivid picture quality. Shaded areas also protect you from the sunlight. If you’re facing the sun while watching television, you risk looking directly into the sun and damaging your eyes. If your patio is uncovered, you could get sunburned after spending extended periods outside.
Other things to watch out for are manufactured risks. Placing your equipment over a barbeque or fireplace could cause your television to overheat. Additionally, splashes of water from the pool could damage parts of your entertainment system if there are some components that aren’t rated for water resistance. A professional outdoor entertainment expert will help you place your display and system in the perfect place for you and your family to enjoy for years to come.
Choose the Best Space for Your Family
Homeowners should also consider what spaces they use the most. For example, if your family always spends time out by the pool but never really relaxes on the porch, an installation by the pool might make more sense. After all, there’s no point in installing a television in an outdoor space that you never use. In many cases, outdoor televisions are best placed high enough that you can see them from a wide viewing cone without other people or outdoor features blocking your view.
The easiest way to ensure that you get the best outdoor TV and entertainment system placement is to work with an outdoor AV technician to help you with product selection, placement, and installation! Optimize your installation and get to enjoying your favorite media under the sun by working with HomeTroniX on your project. Get started by contacting our certified experts at (870) 336-4669 or filling out our online contact form. We would love to hear from you!
