Here’s What to Consider When Shopping for an Outdoor Television

Making the decision to look for an outdoor television is the right first step when searching to enhance your outdoor entertainment. One common mistake you want to avoid is placing an indoor TV in an outdoor space. This is because indoor televisions don’t always have the technology to handle the outdoor elements at your Dallas property.

In this blog, we will look at what you need to know when approaching the outdoor TV-buying process to ensure that you are equipped with the knowledge to make the right purchase.

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Location

Where you place your outdoor TV is essential. You should consider several factors when finding a location for it. We suggest looking at the following:

Sun-Exposure

Where are you looking to place your TV? Will it be in direct line of the sun? Will the sun be hitting the screen causing a glare or distortion of the image? If this is the case, then consider a screen with an anti-glare design.

Guests & Gatherings

Are you going to be having guests over for get-togethers to watch some TV outside? If you’re planning on having big parties or gatherings, then consider where your guests will be mingling.

If most of your open space is in one area — where you know everyone will be congregating — then consider elevating your television by placing it on the wall in that area so that it’s in clear view of everyone in attendance.

The last thing you want is for it to be in a spot where nobody can easily watch it without completely relocating from their spot.

Proximity to Heat

If your home has an outdoor fireplace or a fire pit, consider how close you’re placing your outdoor television to it.

This may sound simple, but it’s tempting to place a TV near these spaces for aesthetic reasons.

It may look nice — and seem to make sense — to have your outdoor entertainment next to or above your heat-source, especially if it’s a statement piece for the area. However, consider that the exposure to the heat could damage the technology.

Audio

What’s a television system without audio to accompany? Sure, some people don’t mind having the game on without sound or a movie just to have as background entertainment, but wouldn’t you prefer your guests to enjoy quality audio coming from what’s being played on-screen?

We love the Sonoray Speaker system to accompany Seura outdoor TVs.

It’s important to have a trusted speaker system to deliver the best sound for your outdoor entertainment. Whether it’s hidden speakers so that the focus can be on the visual element, or if you want the speakers to make a physical statement, consider your audio system as not just an addition to your outdoor television, but an essential component.

Ready to upgrade your outdoor entertainment to the next level? Let us help you make sure you select the best outdoor television possible for your outdoor entertaining space. Reach out to us online or give us a call at (817) 980-0347.