3 Reasons Not to Use a Regular TV Outdoors

Have you ever felt torn between relaxing in front of your TV and enjoying your outdoor space? If so, the idea of buying an outdoor TV has probably crossed your mind. It's true that the price of an outdoor TV runs on the higher end, so you may be thinking about whether you can get away with just using a regular television outside. It can't be that much different, can it?

IT CAN. We're here to give you three major reasons using a regular television outside is an absolute no-go, and why an outdoor television is always the better choice.

It's Dangerous

The most important reason not to use an indoor TV outside is it's just not safe. The open air's fluctuations in humidity levels and temperature will inevitably create condensation inside the television, and it's no secret that electricity and moisture is a deadly combination. No matter how careful you think you're being, an indoor TV being used outdoors brings with it a serious risk of electric shock. Outdoor televisions are designed to nip this issue in the bud, with a built-in ability to safely self-regulate temperature and moisture levels. As tempted as you may be to just bring an indoor model outside, it simply isn't worth the risk.

It's Dim

Even if it were 100% safe to use a regular television outside, think about how difficult it would be to see the screen's images. Have you ever tried watching TV during the day near a window? If so, you know how the light makes it tough to see anything, even when the weather is overcast. If it's that hard to see indoors, imagine what it's like outside! The brightness level of an outdoor television is made specifically for use in natural light, with the SunBrite brand offering different series of televisions for use in different levels of sun. When it comes to visibility outdoors, a regular television isn't going to cut it.

It's Damaging

Okay, suppose the first two reasons didn't exist - imagine it's completely safe to use an indoor TV outside, and every screen is bright enough to be visible in any level of daylight. You've still got to worry about the TV being damaged from a variety of environmental offenders. Using an indoor TV outdoors means the exposure to the elements is virtually guaranteed to cause harm to the unit and void its warranty. Direct sunlight can mar the screen by creating dark spots, and contact with outdoor debris like dirt particles, pollen and insects will lead to problems with the television's circuitry. A malfunctioning TV that constantly needs repairs or replacement would be incredibly costly in terms of both money and time. Outdoor televisions aren't cheap, but allowing a perfectly good indoor television to be ruined by entirely preventable factors doesn't make much financial sense.

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