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Best TV for covered patio?
Posted on 11/3/24 at 10:34 am
Posted on 11/3/24 at 10:34 am
Best TV for covered patio?
Live on the gulf coast, so high humidity / salt air.
Best to use a regular cheap TV from walmart or buy an "outdoor" tv?
Will be under a covered patio.
Live on the gulf coast, so high humidity / salt air.
Best to use a regular cheap TV from walmart or buy an "outdoor" tv?
Will be under a covered patio.
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Posted on 11/3/24 at 10:41 am to Fishwater
Go regular LED and replace when it dies, outdoor TVs are 10X more expensive. Make sure your choice has high brightness and contrast for daytime viewing.
Posted on 11/3/24 at 11:23 am to Fishwater
Cheap as you can find one, not going to appreciate hi definition outside anyway, when it craps out get a new one, I did this 12 years ago and the cheap o is still working fine
Posted on 11/3/24 at 11:29 am to Fishwater
Buy a cheap one that you like. But also buy a cover. I only cover mine when really bad weather comes through.
Posted on 11/3/24 at 11:37 am to Redlos
The biggest, cheapest smart tv you can find that will fit in your space. I’ve had a small Roku tv on our back porch for more than 10yrs.
Posted on 11/3/24 at 12:01 pm to Fishwater
Roku TV from Walmart. Dirt cheap and work great.
Same and mine has lasted for years with no problems. I did buy a cheap (~$20) cover on Amazon, but it's not always used.
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Live on the gulf coast, so high humidity / salt air.
Same and mine has lasted for years with no problems. I did buy a cheap (~$20) cover on Amazon, but it's not always used.
Posted on 11/3/24 at 4:53 pm to Fishwater
Get a cheaper model - TCL, Hisene, etc and replace as needed. I've had a TCL on my back porch for 3 years now and its still going strong.
Posted on 11/3/24 at 6:35 pm to Fishwater
Cheapest TV in whatever size you want. No sense in paying for an outdoor TV. I live on the water and have had no issues with mine. I just keep a cover on it when im not using it.
Posted on 11/3/24 at 7:33 pm to Fishwater
Agree with above. Just go cheap. I have 2 outside that I planned on replacing every couple of years. 7 years and 3 years later they are going strong.
Posted on 11/4/24 at 11:16 am to Fishwater
Go cheap, only problem is glare. Those anti glare screens are more expensive the TV but work. My patio got wrekd for Ida but TV still going strong.
This post was edited on 11/4/24 at 11:17 am
Posted on 11/4/24 at 11:46 am to Redlos
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Go regular LED and replace when it dies, outdoor TVs are 10X more expensive. Make sure your choice has high brightness and contrast for daytime viewing.
Figured this was the case, thanks.
Great timing too, Walmart Black Friday deals soon.
Posted on 11/4/24 at 11:58 am to Fishwater
I bought a $200 40” 4k Best Buy special 4 years ago and a $15 vinyl cover off Amazon. Keep it covered when not in use. Still going strong.
Posted on 11/4/24 at 12:08 pm to Fishwater
My porch tv is a big one I got during Amazon prime days. Good value
Posted on 11/5/24 at 9:31 am to Fishwater
Sometimes in high humidity areas it is best to leave the tv on. The heat it generates keeps the moisture out. That's why Tiger stadium displays are always on.
Posted on 11/5/24 at 10:04 am to ReeseWee
I have a shop with connected open sitting under the shop roof. I bought a cheap large 72" or larger TV and attached to rolling TV cart. I able to roll in and out of shop to/from sitting as needed. It is great for sporting events. 5 years later still going.
Posted on 11/5/24 at 10:07 am to Fishwater
You can buy outdoor designed tv's, but the last time I checked they were expensive. I bought a cheap TV and keep it covered. If you don't keep it covered, the humidity, morning dew, dust and everything else will frick it up. Trust me on this. Have someone sew you a custom cover.
Posted on 11/5/24 at 6:03 pm to Fishwater
quote:
Best to use a regular cheap TV from walmart or buy an "outdoor" tv?
Regular TV and replace as needed
Posted on 11/6/24 at 2:43 pm to Fishwater
I am a pool & patio builder in Houston. We use Vizio & Samsung Tv's and have zero issues as long as they are covered. You can leave the tv on all the time (goes into sleep mode) and the heat from the boards help keep out any moisture and condensation.
Posted on 11/6/24 at 7:48 pm to Fetch78
I have to get one too. 50-55” for my wife for screened in covered porch on 2nd floorI. I am definitely going cheapest I can find on Black Friday. What kind of cover are you guys talking about for these TVs? I didn’t even know that they had a cover
Posted on 11/6/24 at 8:16 pm to TutHillTiger
TCL for the win. You can get a 60” for like $200
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