https://www.peerless-av.com/en-us/professional/products/uv652

I carry mine in and out each day I want to use it. I have an HDMI cable there that has a cap on it to keep water and spiders out, and a wall mount I can quickly hang it and remove it from.

TV's are super light these days. A 32" TV is maybe 6lbs.. Easy to move.

We bought a 65” LED for our back patio. For the price we paid (<$1k), we can replace it 4x and still come out cheaper than buying 1 outdoor tv.

We paid $30 for the replacement warranty from Costco. If for any reason it stops working in the next 5 years, back to the store it goes.

Check out the Cheetah wall mounts on Amazon. They’re super cheap and easy to install. They even give you an HDMI cable

A down vote for sharing a tv option? Wow

I have clients with TVs on their decks. They are covered and don't get wet obviously, but they've never had one fail. It's surprising to me with the humidity we get around here, but they just keep on working.

Telling some one to buy something and then return it to the store after you have improperly used it and abused it is just.....terrible.

You are abusing warranty programs and are the reason Amazon and other companies ban people who return too many things. You dont see an issue with that?

I've lived in Madagascar, where it is very hot and humid. Most people don't have indoor plumbing or even running water, but a lot of people have flat screen TVs. The windows are just wooden shutters. There is no climate control in the house. For all intents and purposes their homes are covered porches.

Their TVs work and the humidity is insane. They don't have extreme cold, but you might be ok having it out there.

Best Buy offers coverage plans that include damage for any reason. It's not abuse if you purchase a protection plan, which is different from using a manufacturer defect warranty.

Improperly used and abused? Abusing the warranty? The Costco salesman recommended this route.

It works great, and they made $$ selling a warranty. I think Costco will be ok.

A non outdoor TV...outdoors. That is improper use.

Yes, that is abusing the warranty. I bet you dont put down on the warranty paper work "used outside now it doesnt work for some reason" because they would flag your ass and not issue any warranty.

Thats a con artists game you are playing.

Sure, I bet they will be ok. Karma is a bitch though.

Just for fun, I pulled up the manual of any old LG OLED. Nowhere in the manual does it indicate you can't install it outside. It says keep away from water, but that's it.

Also, as Zavadoza mentioned, it's easy enough to buy a cheap warranty that covers any type of damage.

https://www.cepro.com/article/install_indoor_tv_outside_porch1

#5....well all of them. Case closed.

Show me where it says you can't install this TV outside. Or even where they give you temperature and humidity specifications.

http://gscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFile?fileId=1S8w6MC9t08gLzRKfE4A

It doesn't. It has about every other "Don't do this and don't do that" disclaimer in there (like don't shove a metal bar inside the TV), but nothing about outdoor installation.

It appears there are a lot of choices for outdoor tvs:

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/tvs/outdoor-tvs/pcmcat333800050005.c?id=pcmcat333800050005

I'm so outta here....you people need some friends or just get out of the house or something....are you guys really debating this...???!!!...Carry on...haven't heard this in awhile...."Ohh Pinside".......peace the Feck out..............Joey

Lots of sites do state that if you use a tv outdoors, you void the warranty. However none state exactly what “outdoors” means. Does it mean a roof? Does it mean 4 walls? Both? Seems pedantic but when you’re arguing about warranty it’s important

However - TVs are cheap. Get one at a pawn shop for $50, you’re done. Get one of these if you’re concerned about moisture:
https://www.amazon.com/CoverMates-Outdoor-Cover-Warranty-Black/dp/B017O73MEC

Just make sure the tv has enough ventilation while using it

They have an operating range for environmental factors.

Samsung TVs can operate safely in rooms or areas in which temperatures range from 50° F to 104° F (10° C to 40° C). Temperatures outside the listed range will negatively affect the operation of your TV.

Samsung TVs can be stored unused at temperatures ranging from -4° to 113° Fahrenheit (-20° to 45° Centigrade). Storing your TV at temperatures outside this range can damage your TV.

Humidity range 10-80%.

Nowhere does it say it can’t be used outdoors.

Outdoor TV? Those are called iPad/tablets. Run the app or site from your TV provider and access all TV.

I don't think it is possible to post here on Pinside and not see people go to battle over something. That is one of the reasons I am spending less & less time here every week and will likely end up just closing my account at some point soon.

Definitely want to have a 55 inch screen to watch sports and then still use a tablet to surf during commercials!!

As for the OP question, don't buy an outdoor tv. I've had my 55 inch samsung outside for over two years now and no issues at all. Now it is covered by a roof but the sides of the room outside are completely open (it doesn't get directly hit though with rain, etc). No issues yet!

I had this conversation last weekend with a friend that has a hotel right on the Gulf.
So tons of humidity, rain, and salt water air....that rusts everything.
The answer from him was to buy a TV knowing if it doesnt get stolen, it will last 4-5 years for him.
You are in Ohio, so I wouldnt expect same issues.
He buys $300-$400 sets on sale, he has a few around the hotel property, and feels fine at the amortized cost.
Maybe this is of help.

It is interesting that you have an outdoor porch with what looks like no access to the inside of your home. Was there once a door? Was this once a screened in porch? Or was it once part of a wrap around porch?

Oh yeah? Well, I think it IS possible to post here and not see people go to battle over things. Want to fight about it?

I'd avoid plasma duento glare, and plan to pull it in when temp drop in the fall. Longs it dry, can't see an issue.

Regular tv will work fine, we have one 10ft from our salt water pool under our cabana. No issues and we leave it up year round.

They don’t use outdoor TVs in rv’s either so that should tell you something.

That's how I would do it. No need to get fancy with latest and greatest. Maybe even pick up something used cheap. I would just be worried about storms where wind pushes rain sideways. We get a lot of nasty weather where I am at. Had a bad storm hit just last Saturday night.

I started reading through the posts then it went to an argument, so forgive me for just moving to the bottom to share what I've done. I took an "old" Sony Bravia that I was replacing in the house and mounted it on a cheap wall mount in my unheated garage. I live in the northeast and the temps can range from -20 to 100. It has been out there for 3 years I believe without issue. Obviously water is the big killer here, but the cold temps have not stopped my 10ish year hold 40" Bravia.

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Thanks, forgot about that...Clear plastic guards are used in any exposed side.....

I suspect an inexpensive TV would last at least a year outside as long as it does not get water directly on it. You could get a very cheap 40 inch TV ($200 to $300) and see how it goes.

I'd vote not to ugly up your beautiful outdoors with a tv at all. Maybe buy an iPad that can be easily carried outdoors and stood up on a table if video is really necessary.

I have a game tv that’s in a detached un-heated garage. In the middle of winter when it’s -25c I’ll walk into the garage turn on the heater and tv at the same time. I’ve never had an issue of it being to cold for it to work. If your concerned about water then wrap it in a garbage bag before a big storm and make sure that it’s dry before turning it on.

For my outdoor watching I use an iPad, or on Friday nights we’ll have a bonfire in the backyard and use a projector to watch a movie on the garage wall. This works well at night, but won’t help in the day