Can Outdoor TVs & Speakers Stay Outside All Year? And Other Questions
We Answer Frequently-Asked Outdoor Entertainment Questions
Days without winter coats may feel like distant memories, but warmer weather will return to Northern Virginia before we know it. And when it does, are you hoping to spend more time outdoors at home?
You can make the most of your backyard, patio, porch, and poolside with weatherproof outdoor entertainment. From outdoor TVs to audio and landscaping lighting, we install outdoor technology systems that blend seamlessly into your landscaping.
But how do outdoor TVs and speakers work? Are they safe to keep outside when it rains? We answer all your outdoor entertainment questions below so you can get inspired for your McLean, VA, home!
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Can I Install a Regular TV Outdoors if It’s Covered?
In short, no. Unless you want it to malfunction or cause an electrical fire, an indoor TV should never be permanently installed outdoors.
Indoor displays can’t withstand water, debris, and extreme temperatures, so moisture will find its way into the hardware, even if a roof or cabinet covers the TV. Indoor TVs are also much less bright than outdoor models and will be hard to see during the day. You’ll experience significant glare on an indoor TV since it wasn’t meant to be viewed outdoors.
Instead, opt for an outdoor TV by reputable brands like SunBriteTV, Séura, or Samsung’s Terrace. These TVs were built to endure all weather, temperature, and lighting conditions with crystal-clear 4K visuals, even during the day.
Do Outdoor TVs Need Covers?
You will not need a protective cover if you own a quality outdoor TV like SunBrite TV, Séura, or Samsung’s Terrace. These outdoor televisions are built with industrial-grade sealing and rust-proof enclosures that balance internal temperatures. The outdoor TV can stay mounted outside all year long, through scorching summers and snowy winters, and will not need a cover to protect it.
Do Outdoor TVs Look Good in Sunlight?
If you’ve ever tried to look at your phone at the beach, you know screens don’t often fare well in the sun. But outdoor TVs have ultra-bright screens—nearly four times brighter than indoor TVs—to compete with ambient sunlight. You won’t have to deal with glare or dull screens; an outdoor TV will look as clear and impressive as your indoor TV-watching experience.
How Does Outdoor Audio Work?
Want to spread your TV audio to the rest of the lawn, or to listen to your favorite playlists while you garden or swim? Outdoor speakers can also stay mounted outside year-round. Their enclosures are airtight from all humidity, cold, heat, and debris, and are available in many different sizes to blend into your landscaping.
Outdoor speaker brands like Sonance are long-lasting and rust-resistant. We recommend trenching cables underground to connect your outdoor speakers to one centralized controller. Then, you can choose a song from your phone and raise the volume anytime.
Can I Hire Someone to Install Outdoor Entertainment?
Yes! If you’re in the McLean area, Innovative AV designs and installs outdoor entertainment systems complete with audio, video, landscape lighting, and more. Properly installing outdoor AV requires much planning, time, and experience. We’ll handle the whole installation for you, so all you have to do is press “Play.”
Interested to learn more about outdoor entertainment? Contact our AV installation company here for more information. We look forward to speaking with you!
