Can you put regular TV outside on lanai?

[Villager54]

We want to put a TV outside on covered lanai. Do we need special outdoor TV or will regular TV be ok outside? Who has experience with regular TV on lanai?

[GoodLife]

We want to put a TV outside on covered lanai. Do we need special outdoor TV or will regular TV be ok outside? Who has experience with regular TV on lanai?

Yes, I have 60 inch LED tv hung in my lanai. Still works fine after 4 years. They make "outdoor tvs" but they are expensive. Flat screens are so cheap these days why bother.

[billethkid]

65" Vizio on lanai for 5 years....no problems.

[TommyT]

Think of your neighbors. They may not appreciate your TV. These "kissing Lanais" are real close.

:popcorn:

[shut the front door]

I have a flat screen that I bought off of the clearance shelf at Sam's. I bought the extended warranty, just in case, but haven't needed it. I bring it inside if there is a hurricane.

[Rebel Pirate]

[QUOTE=TommyT;1759860]Think of your neighbors. They may not appreciate your TV. These "kissing Lanais" are real close.

We've had the same regular 40" Samsung on our lanai since July 2012...never had a problem with it. If required, replacing a regular TV a couple times would be cheaper than getting an "outside TV." :coolsmiley:

I am always considerate of my neighbors. We have no kissing lanai, and the only neighbor next to our lanai is a golf course and starter shack. I'm certain they don't mind us watching nighttime TV on our lanai. :boxing2:

[Stu from NYC]

Good info thanks for posting

[NECHFalcon68]

I have a cheap 32 inch Dynex I bought 8 years ago. Been on the lanai since then. I bought a cover for it to keep the moisture out.
No issues.

[Bjeanj]

I have a cheap 32 inch Dynex I bought 8 years ago. Been on the lanai since then. I bought a cover for it to keep the moisture out.
No issues.

I wondered about whether the humidity would interfere with the electronics. Does this cover surround the tv, or just the front? How does that work?

[photo1902]

I wondered about whether the humidity would interfere with the electronics. Does this cover surround the tv, or just the front? How does that work?

I've had a wall mounted tv on the lanai for the past 6 years. Never covered it...not once. Including during the "hurricanes", strong summer storms, etc. No issues, ever.

[NECHFalcon68]

I wondered about whether the humidity would interfere with the electronics. Does this cover surround the tv, or just the front? How does that work?
It slips over the entireTV with a zipper bottom

[karostay]

Think of your neighbors. They may not appreciate your TV. These "kissing Lanais" are real close.

:popcorn:

Rather listen to re runs of I love Lucy from a neighbor than smell a nasty cigar of barking dogs, worse yet a neighbor with both

[golfing eagles]

Have had a 60" Sharp Aquos on the lanai wall since Feb 2014. Not covered, left out in hurricanes, no problem whatsoever. Irma took part of my back roof off when the wind came from the east across the golf course, the TV was fine.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Just a couple of concerns really, involving placement. You'll want to make sure the sun doesn't shine on it during the times you expect to be using it. Reason: glare. Unless you have a way of eliminating glare from an open lanai, such as a pull-down shade, you really need to consider placement.

Also, again because you said it's an outdoor lanai and I"m assuming you mean an open-air one and not screened in - consider whether a stiff breeze on a rainy day is going to send water too close for comfort to the TV. So placement once again.

Rain/wind risk, plus sun/glare risk. Solve that and you should be good to go.

[Boilerman]

TV on our lanai for 2 years, uncovered, no problems what so ever.

[dewilson58]

Rather listen to re runs of I love Lucy from a neighbor than smell a nasty cigar of barking dogs, worse yet a neighbor with both




I want to see the dog smoking the cigar. Please!! The whole barking part is a bonus.

[Heidis mom]

I have a regular tv from my old house. Put it up on my lanai and got a canvas tv cover. It works fine and my lanai is screened. I live out here!!

[mydavid]

We want to put a TV outside on covered lanai. Do we need special outdoor TV or will regular TV be ok outside? Who has experience with regular TV on lanai?

Is this a real question, as far as I know their is not an outdoor TV.

[mimi13]

We have a regular flatscreen mounted in the lanai wall; works great, we love it.

[photo1902]

Is this a real question, as far as I know their is not an outdoor TV.

There absolutely are outdoor rated televisions, but they are not cheap.

But for sets installed on a lanai, a regular tv works just fine

[Sunflower1]

We have a regular TV. So far so good.

[Bethwill]

We have had a regular TV on the labia for 5 years now. Used to keep a beach towel over it so it could breathe, but we now have lania enclosed. Works fine as long as you can see the screen. We used to bring it inside for hurricanes.

[photo1902]

We have had a regular TV on the labia for 5 years now. Used to keep a beach towel over it so it could breathe, but we now have lania enclosed. Works fine as long as you can see the screen. We used to bring it inside for hurricanes.

Where yours is installed must be painful :)

[JBarracks]

You can always use set up a bluetooth connection to keep neighbors from hearing your tv.

[TandHSTAR@AOL.com]

When you say covered lenai does it only have screening and solid roof. That's cinsidered a screen room. Lenai has solid roof and windows but no A/C and heat. We have a lenai and have a regular tv for many years. No problem. If you have what is considered a screen room you should not have any trouble as long as it's far enough away where the rain cannot reach it. My neighbor has one and has had no problem. .

[photo1902]

When you say covered lenai does it only have screening and solid roof. That's cinsidered a screen room. Lenai has solid roof and windows but no A/C and heat. We have a lenai and have a regular tv for many years. No problem. If you have what is considered a screen room you should not have any trouble as long as it's far enough away where the rain cannot reach it. My neighbor has one and has had no problem. .

What we have here are lanai's. A solid covered room with two, or sometimes three solid walls. The remaining areas have screens.

[Villagesgal]

Have had a 32 inch flat-screen on lanai for 18 years. I unplug it if there is a storm but leave it out, never had a problem.

[ccawalleye]

Now That Is Funny

:bigbow:

[Pedrocarrasco01@yahoo.com]

We want to put a TV outside on covered lanai. Do we need special outdoor TV or will regular TV be ok outside? Who has experience with regular TV on lanai? we put our 10 year old Sharp Aquos 65” Tv in our Lanai 2 years ago, no problems great picture too :boom::boom::boom::MOJE_whot::MOJE_whot::MOJE_whot ::coolsmiley:

[bmit16]

Neighbors t's do not bother me, but a fire pouring smoke into my house when I want to have the windows open really irritates me. TV's is not out in the country somewhere that you can openly burn. Use a propane pit if you have to do this. Enjoy the tv

[Dust Bunny]

We want to put a TV outside on covered lanai. Do we need special outdoor TV or will regular TV be ok outside? Who has experience with regular TV on lanai?
Just a strong WIFI signal. I got a WIFI extender free from T-Mobile since I have my phone account with them. However, you can by one for about $100 Best Buy or Amazon. M y assumption is you have a Smart TV.

[Dlbonivich]

Lived in Florida forever had one on my lanai for 10 years no problem. They do sell covers if you want one, I never had one.

[LiverpoolWalrus]

We have had a regular TV on the labia for 5 years now. We used to bring it inside for hurricanes.

Ouch. I've heard of watching TV with an iPad on one's chest in bed, but this is even more interesting.

[kendi]

Rather listen to re runs of I love Lucy from a neighbor than smell a nasty cigar of barking dogs, worse yet a neighbor with both

Or a neighbor who plays the entire Meatloaf album full blast on his lanai. So glad I don't live in the house we had rented next to him. Feel sorry for his neighbors, even the ones on the other side of the golf course.

[Spike380]

We bought a regular tv-mounted it on the wall with a swing out arm (so we can watch anywhere). Works better than the inside tv's. TVs are so reasonable, get one and enjoy!

[Sheldon5663]

Thank you for your input on the outside T.V. everyone 😎😎

[cassjax2]

We have a small flat screen on our screened lanai. It sits on a small table and we put a plastic bag over it to protect from dust, etc, and we bring it in during a hurricane. Its been outside for 3 1/2 years. As far as neighbors being annoyed there's never been a problem because we don’t turn volume way up and we are in a courtyard villa with a wall behind.

[NJSonja]

Think of your neighbors. They may not appreciate your TV. These "kissing Lanais" are real close.

:popcorn:

when do we get to think of ourselves? thankfully I knew better than to move where there is a kissing lanai...I have a tv but no one can hear it...too far from the other folks...

[golfing eagles]

40 posts and thousands of words to the OP's question that was answered with a simple "yes":1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[coastalnh]

Was the original comment more about reception? I take it that there is no no cable and they are asking if an antenna is needed. I would think that some sort of antenna would be necessary.

[Curtisbwp]

In my house there are two cable outlets for tv. I use any old tv in the lanai. Keep the tv away fron the elements. No birdcage.

[retiredguy123]

Best Buy has 25 different models of outdoor TVs, all made by SunBriteTV. Based on this thread, I wouldn't recommend buying stock in that company.

[golfing eagles]

Best Buy has 25 different models of outdoor TVs, all made by SunBriteTV. Based on this thread, I wouldn't recommend buying stock in that company.

Three months ago I wouldn't have bought stock in toilet paper either :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[DeafDeaf]

It is better to watch outside - seeing nature rather than be hooked watching the stupid TV!

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[Mumbles]

Rather listen to re runs of I love Lucy from a neighbor than smell a nasty cigar of barking dogs, worse yet a neighbor with both

Gooolllly, If I smelled the nasty cigar of a barking dog, I'd want to go watch how he does it! :a040:

[doctorknow]

We want to put a TV outside on covered lanai. Do we need special outdoor TV or will regular TV be ok outside? Who has experience with regular TV on lanai?

Any TV is an electronic device that has vents in the back or side to allow heat to escape. Although the newer TV's have little heat there is still enough to have to vent. Therefore the vents will allow humidity inside if left out on a lanai. I would recommend that when not using the TV putting a cover over it that may be removed when watching. Since your Lanai is covered I assume rain is not an issue however remember we get thunderstorms (and hurricanes) here which create wind and rain which may go horizontal.

[Holpat39]

TV works okay outside as long as it is close to the inner wall unless your lanai is enclosed then it doesn't matter.

[bobdelange]

Any TV will work outside, but unless your lanai is air conditioned, the TV will not last long. The humidity will kill it.

[Retiring]

Rather listen to re runs of I love Lucy from a neighbor than smell a nasty cigar of barking dogs, worse yet a neighbor with both

Why must it be either/or? Is it too much to ask for a neighbor in a nearby lanai not play I Love Lucy at 11pm, or not smoke smelly cigars, or not have a barking dog??

We can always play the “it could be worse” game. Just like I won’t put up wind chimes or a water feature because I don’t want to impose on my neighbors - I would hope they would do the same for me. It's about respect for others.

[photo1902]

Any TV will work outside, but unless your lanai is air conditioned, the TV will not last long. The humidity will kill it.

Not even close to being true.

Ours is 6 years and going strong.

[yankygrl]

Any TV is an electronic device that has vents in the back or side to allow heat to escape. Although the newer TV's have little heat there is still enough to have to vent. Therefore the vents will allow humidity inside if left out on a lanai. I would recommend that when not using the TV putting a cover over it that may be removed when watching. Since your Lanai is covered I assume rain is not an issue however remember we get thunderstorms (and hurricanes) here which create wind and rain which may go horizontal.
I live on a preserve, have a covered open lanai (solid structure and birdcage), and have had a tv outside for the almost 6 years we've lived here (brand is insignia and have cable service). We don't cover the tv and have never had an issue. We also have sunshades and if we are sitting outside and weather pops up, we lower the shade.