This was a great video. I plan to get an indoor TV and use outdoors. I plan to bring the TV inside after each use only bc I was using it in my gazebo which is not within a fenced in yard
Indoor tv for outdoor is fine, just make sure it’s in a shady area or at least put a tent/canopy when using it or you won’t see image well. I reco a smart TV so you can get all your streaming services on it
There are four primary things that kill indoor TVs kept outside: 1) Heat - excess heat kills electronics 2) Humidity - this can cause arcing on the circuit boards 3) Dust/Pollen - dust, pollen, or other particulates can get inside the TV and essentially form a blanket over the electronics keeping them from properly dissipating heat 4) Metal fatigue - if you are in an area with significant temperature changes during the day (for example, 30+ degree temperature deltas from morning to afternoon, and then back in the evening) the solder joints can flex much like bending a paperclip until they break Depending on what part of the country you are in you may get 2 years or you may get 10 out of an indoor TV installed outside. It just depends.
This one is going on 5 years. Pretty much right off the Gulf of Mexico. I think it’s proves it’s better to go indoor than outdoor with the only flaw being tv brightness
My indoor TCL tv (cheap) was put on my Florida outdoor covered patio - it just quit after less than 18 months. I don't think it likes the humidity. Having said that, I may try it again rather than spending $1,000 for a small outdoor tv
@@davidkeegan7048 that’s what I would do. The cheapest 50” outdoor TV I know of is $1500. You can get a cheap 50” TCL/Hisense/Insignia for roughly $200 most of the time.
Do you think any mount will work for outdoor usage or do I need to look for one designated for outdoor mounting use. I’m planning on mounting on my patio which is all masonry veneer. Thanks!
@@BrandonActionJackson do you think covering it will last longer? Cause I have like an indoor patio, but it’s not completely sealed off from outside. So, the temperature will match whatever is outside, but at the same time I live in California. I haven’t put it up yet, but your video gave me a lot of hop that it’ll work just fine, and even better if I cover it!
@@terrymonettejr.6764 it could definitely help but I would imagine yours has a better chance of lasting because it is much drier. It’a much more humid here in Florida. But a cover will always help not hurt
My indoor tv been outside for 10 years still works great 👍🏼
thanks for the feedback. A lot of people are afraid to give it a shot and thats why I made this video
Do you put any kind of cover on it
Can you see it clearly during the day
Thanks for the info. I was very unsure about using an indoor TV outdoors.
This was a great video. I plan to get an indoor TV and use outdoors. I plan to bring the TV inside after each use only bc I was using it in my gazebo which is not within a fenced in yard
@@dorisb6364 My gazebo is close to my house so my Smart TV connected to my wifi with no problem and I used the roku apps.. it worked like a charm
Indoor tv for outdoor is fine, just make sure it’s in a shady area or at least put a tent/canopy when using it or you won’t see image well. I reco a smart TV so you can get all your streaming services on it
Older Panasonic been outside under roof only going on 7 years no issue. Only cover in winter months in Ohio.
There are four primary things that kill indoor TVs kept outside:
1) Heat - excess heat kills electronics
2) Humidity - this can cause arcing on the circuit boards
3) Dust/Pollen - dust, pollen, or other particulates can get inside the TV and essentially form a blanket over the electronics keeping them from properly dissipating heat
4) Metal fatigue - if you are in an area with significant temperature changes during the day (for example, 30+ degree temperature deltas from morning to afternoon, and then back in the evening) the solder joints can flex much like bending a paperclip until they break
Depending on what part of the country you are in you may get 2 years or you may get 10 out of an indoor TV installed outside. It just depends.
This one is going on 5 years. Pretty much right off the Gulf of Mexico. I think it’s proves it’s better to go indoor than outdoor with the only flaw being tv brightness
says the outdoor tv salesman
My indoor TCL tv (cheap) was put on my Florida outdoor covered patio - it just quit after less than 18 months. I don't think it likes the humidity. Having said that, I may try it again rather than spending $1,000 for a small outdoor tv
@@Jackmackrel I’m not wrong, and I also don’t sell outdoor TVs. I currently have a cheap Insignia TV on my back porch in GA.
@@davidkeegan7048 that’s what I would do. The cheapest 50” outdoor TV I know of is $1500. You can get a cheap 50” TCL/Hisense/Insignia for roughly $200 most of the time.
How did it hold up after this many years?
Ceiling fans will help keep the heat down
There a ceiling fan out there
Do you think that I can get by with using an indoor TV in a sunroom that is completely enclosed, and not exposed to the elements?🤔🤔
Absolutely!
Do you think any mount will work for outdoor usage or do I need to look for one designated for outdoor mounting use. I’m planning on mounting on my patio which is all masonry veneer. Thanks!
I’m using a standard Mount but it will rust over time but no issue after 3 years
Did you get a tv cover for when your not using it?
Nope
How long did the tv last outside
Little over 4 years starting to have some issues now
Is it still working?
Yessir works great!
Usually the moisture in the air will destroy the TV.
Took 5 years
What’s even the point of a tv outside lol wtf
@@RichBoyLiving football games while grilling? Or relaxing in the pool
@@BrandonActionJackson or umm just enjoy the outside world without a tv? Sigh…
Dose it still work
Yes it does!
Do you cover it?
I have never covered it
@@BrandonActionJackson do you think covering it will last longer? Cause I have like an indoor patio, but it’s not completely sealed off from outside. So, the temperature will match whatever is outside, but at the same time I live in California. I haven’t put it up yet, but your video gave me a lot of hop that it’ll work just fine, and even better if I cover it!
@@terrymonettejr.6764 it could definitely help but I would imagine yours has a better chance of lasting because it is much drier. It’a much more humid here in Florida. But a cover will always help not hurt