Outdoor TV and speakers at the pool... anyone done it? (1 Viewer)

[Evilgrin 72]

I bought a house with a good size screened in pool that I close on in March. There's an area of the pool deck which is covered by about a 6 foot overhang - I was strongly considering putting a bar (tiki or otherwise) in there. Now, I'd love to put a TV out there and maybe a couple of speakers so I can listen to tunes in the pool and also run the TV through the speakers to have good sound outside.ow would you suggest doing this?

My initial though was that I have a 7.1 Onkyo receiver inside with a zone 2 that isn't being used, but the main TV will pipe through that and it seems like a lot of drilling, etc, to run wires outside. Would my best bet be to get one of those ceiling mounts for the TV, drill into the underside of the overhang as close to the house as possible (for rain/sun protection) and mount the TV that way? Then get a second receiver to run the TV and an MP3 player into and simply connect that to two additional speakers which would be mounted similarly to the TV?

I'm not a very handy guy, so if this sounds absurd or I'm missing an easier way to accomplish this... well, that's why I started this thread. Any stories/pics of your own set ups would be really helpful. TIA.

 

[avoiding injuries]

I ran a 2nd TV over a bar I just put in my basement with a splitter from monoprice and 100ft cat 5 wire. It basically plays whatever is being shown on my other TV that is down there. I have a soundbar hooked up to it which is also mounted on the wall (just below the TV so it looks almost attached) and a wireless sub. It's perfect for my setup. If I were to do another TV on the patio, I'd probably set something up similarly.

Sonos is also an option, but I don't have those so someone else probably knows more.

 

[avoiding injuries]

I ran a 2nd TV over a bar I just put in my basement with a splitter from monoprice and 100ft cat 5 wire. It basically plays whatever is being shown on my other TV that is down there. I have a soundbar hooked up to it which is also mounted on the wall (just below the TV so it looks almost attached) and a wireless sub. It's perfect for my setup. If I were to do another TV on the patio, I'd probably set something up similarly.

Sonos is also an option, but I don't have those so someone else probably knows more.

I should add that I have the wire running behind the wall and I did it so I wouldn't have to have an additional box as well as a place to put it.

 

[Bamboo Bill]

HIRE VANILLA ICE

 

[Skylord]

I haven't done it yet but plan on it. I've already run speakers (which I got from Monoprice).

http://www.monoprice.com/Category?c_id=109&cp_id=10904&cs_id=1090405

The trouble is the tv. You can't just throw any tv outside, even if its protected from the elements. TV's aren't meant to stand up to temperature fluctuates and certainly not humidity. You need to get a tv that is specifically meant to be used outdoors. They are expensive...

And get a mount that has a locking mechanism so somebody can't walk away with it very easily. If you have a home security system, it would be good to put a camera pointed at it.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

I haven't done it yet but plan on it. I've already run speakers (which I got from Monoprice).

http://www.monoprice.com/Category?c_id=109&cp_id=10904&cs_id=1090405

The trouble is the tv. You can't just throw any tv outside, even if its protected from the elements. TV's aren't meant to stand up to temperature fluctuates and certainly not humidity. You need to get a tv that is specifically meant to be used outdoors. They are expensive...

And get a mount that has a locking mechanism so somebody can't walk away with it very easily. If you have a home security system, it would be good to put a camera pointed at it.

Those outdoor TVs are insanely expensive and I love in Florida, so heat and humidity are definitely issues. Maybe I need to re-think the TV portion of this.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

I ran a 2nd TV over a bar I just put in my basement with a splitter from monoprice and 100ft cat 5 wire. It basically plays whatever is being shown on my other TV that is down there. I have a soundbar hooked up to it which is also mounted on the wall (just below the TV so it looks almost attached) and a wireless sub. It's perfect for my setup. If I were to do another TV on the patio, I'd probably set something up similarly.

Sonos is also an option, but I don't have those so someone else probably knows more.

Sonos.... now THERE'S an idea. Thanks man.

 

[C & C]

I ran a 2nd TV over a bar I just put in my basement with a splitter from monoprice and 100ft cat 5 wire. It basically plays whatever is being shown on my other TV that is down there. I have a soundbar hooked up to it which is also mounted on the wall (just below the TV so it looks almost attached) and a wireless sub. It's perfect for my setup. If I were to do another TV on the patio, I'd probably set something up similarly.

Sonos is also an option, but I don't have those so someone else probably knows more.

Sonos.... now THERE'S an idea. Thanks man.

I bought some cheap outdoor wireless speakers from Costco and connected the transmitter to my existing Sonos Connect. Does the job well enough. If you want premium sound then there are lots of other more expensive options.

Agreed about the outdoor TV's...too expensive. If you want a TV outside, I'd find a cheap say 40-42" for $300 (hopefully less) and hope it lasts 3-4 years.

 

[Skylord]

I ran a 2nd TV over a bar I just put in my basement with a splitter from monoprice and 100ft cat 5 wire. It basically plays whatever is being shown on my other TV that is down there. I have a soundbar hooked up to it which is also mounted on the wall (just below the TV so it looks almost attached) and a wireless sub. It's perfect for my setup. If I were to do another TV on the patio, I'd probably set something up similarly.

Sonos is also an option, but I don't have those so someone else probably knows more.

Sonos.... now THERE'S an idea. Thanks man.

I bought some cheap outdoor wireless speakers from Costco and connected the transmitter to my existing Sonos Connect. Does the job well enough. If you want premium sound then there are lots of other more expensive options.

Agreed about the outdoor TV's...too expensive. If you want a TV outside, I'd find a cheap say 40-42" for $300 (hopefully less) and hope it lasts 3-4 years.

Maybe get the extended warranty on it and just don't tell the store you were using it outside.

 

[Bogeys]

Depending on the size of the tv (max 40" for my thought I would think), couldn't you just get a mount that would be easy to take the tv off of and only put it out when you would actually use it? I am guessing you would use the radio/cd/mp3 speakers much more that the tv when you are hanging out at the pool and depending on how good you want the sound those aren't that expensive for the outdoor variety.

 

[stbugs]

I haven't done it yet but plan on it. I've already run speakers (which I got from Monoprice).

http://www.monoprice.com/Category?c_id=109&cp_id=10904&cs_id=1090405

The trouble is the tv. You can't just throw any tv outside, even if its protected from the elements. TV's aren't meant to stand up to temperature fluctuates and certainly not humidity. You need to get a tv that is specifically meant to be used outdoors. They are expensive...

And get a mount that has a locking mechanism so somebody can't walk away with it very easily. If you have a home security system, it would be good to put a camera pointed at it.

Those outdoor TVs are insanely expensive and I love in Florida, so heat and humidity are definitely issues. Maybe I need to re-think the TV portion of this.

I live in Charlotte and I have a cheap Westinghouse LCD on my screened porch for a few years with no issues. If you get the right mount you can easily unscrew it (mine has a hand tighten one) if you need to throw it inside. I've done it before for a long trip and for when we had a week if below freezing temps last month. I probably didn't need to but I'm anal sometimes. Charlotte isn't Florida but the weather fluctuations make me think there is no real issue. It's covered so no rain on it.

 

[Megla]

I went simple, used a Rocketfish to hook up wireless speakers for music, mounted and tv and bought a Bose soundbar for TV sound and I have a fan always blowing on the tv. The only time I bring it in is when I know it will be freezing, maybe 3 or 4 times a year. I've had the 42 inch Vizio out there for 4 years now and still no issues.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

Depending on the size of the tv (max 40" for my thought I would think), couldn't you just get a mount that would be easy to take the tv off of and only put it out when you would actually use it? I am guessing you would use the radio/cd/mp3 speakers much more that the tv when you are hanging out at the pool and depending on how good you want the sound those aren't that expensive for the outdoor variety.

I was just thinking this, came back to post something similar. If I get U-Verse and get one of those wireless DVR receivers, I could buy a rinky-dink $200 LCD TV and then just drag it and the "floating" receiver outside when I want to use it, then bring it back in and stick it in one of the guest bedrooms when I'm not using it. Then, all I'd need outside is an outlet to plug the TV and box into, which already exists. This might be the answer, although then I can't get DirecTV and my dream of watching the Steelers every Sunday from my pool dies. GD exclusive contracts..

 

[Evilgrin 72]

I went simple, used a Rocketfish to hook up wireless speakers for music, mounted and tv and bought a Bose soundbar for TV sound and I have a fan always blowing on the tv. The only time I bring it in is when I know it will be freezing, maybe 3 or 4 times a year. I've had the 42 inch Vizio out there for 4 years now and still no issues.

Hmmmmm.

 

[JerseyToughGuys]

I ran a 2nd TV over a bar I just put in my basement with a splitter from monoprice and 100ft cat 5 wire. It basically plays whatever is being shown on my other TV that is down there. I have a soundbar hooked up to it which is also mounted on the wall (just below the TV so it looks almost attached) and a wireless sub. It's perfect for my setup. If I were to do another TV on the patio, I'd probably set something up similarly.

Sonos is also an option, but I don't have those so someone else probably knows more.

Sonos.... now THERE'S an idea. Thanks man.

Sonos

put this setup in about 5 years ago. awesome

 

[Banger]

I ran a 2nd TV over a bar I just put in my basement with a splitter from monoprice and 100ft cat 5 wire. It basically plays whatever is being shown on my other TV that is down there. I have a soundbar hooked up to it which is also mounted on the wall (just below the TV so it looks almost attached) and a wireless sub. It's perfect for my setup. If I were to do another TV on the patio, I'd probably set something up similarly.

Sonos is also an option, but I don't have those so someone else probably knows more.

Sonos.... now THERE'S an idea. Thanks man.

I have Sonos and I'd never go back....expensive but amazing. Only issue is they don't have outdoor speakers yet.

 

[JerseyToughGuys]

I drag one of my TVs to the patio when we have parties (or when I want to watch football out there in the fall).

Run the cable, then its no big deal to set it up on an as needed basis.

 

[Megla]

Depending on the size of the tv (max 40" for my thought I would think), couldn't you just get a mount that would be easy to take the tv off of and only put it out when you would actually use it? I am guessing you would use the radio/cd/mp3 speakers much more that the tv when you are hanging out at the pool and depending on how good you want the sound those aren't that expensive for the outdoor variety.

I was just thinking this, came back to post something similar. If I get U-Verse and get one of those wireless DVR receivers, I could buy a rinky-dink $200 LCD TV and then just drag it and the "floating" receiver outside when I want to use it, then bring it back in and stick it in one of the guest bedrooms when I'm not using it. Then, all I'd need outside is an outlet to plug the TV and box into, which already exists. This might be the answer, although then I can't get DirecTV and my dream of watching the Steelers every Sunday from my pool dies. GD exclusive contracts..

How many lines do you have running from your dish to recivers now?? If it's less than 5 (DVRs count as 2) then a DTV installer can run you the line to the pool TV for about 75 bucks

 

[stbugs]

Depending on the size of the tv (max 40" for my thought I would think), couldn't you just get a mount that would be easy to take the tv off of and only put it out when you would actually use it? I am guessing you would use the radio/cd/mp3 speakers much more that the tv when you are hanging out at the pool and depending on how good you want the sound those aren't that expensive for the outdoor variety.

I was just thinking this, came back to post something similar. If I get U-Verse and get one of those wireless DVR receivers, I could buy a rinky-dink $200 LCD TV and then just drag it and the "floating" receiver outside when I want to use it, then bring it back in and stick it in one of the guest bedrooms when I'm not using it. Then, all I'd need outside is an outlet to plug the TV and box into, which already exists. This might be the answer, although then I can't get DirecTV and my dream of watching the Steelers every Sunday from my pool dies. GD exclusive contracts..

Yeah, not having a cable outlet makes it harder. I have Dish and just have that tiny Joey receiver velcro'd on the back. I had the wire cable to the screened porch. The only issue is that the damn spliced cable I ran to another mount in the back patio (for the fireplace and bar) won't work with the Joey, so I had to get a 25ft HDMI cable. I need to work on making that a little better this Spring. I put the same TV mount so I can pull the TV out of the porch and put it on the patio. It's 5 minutes aside from the HDMI.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

I ran a 2nd TV over a bar I just put in my basement with a splitter from monoprice and 100ft cat 5 wire. It basically plays whatever is being shown on my other TV that is down there. I have a soundbar hooked up to it which is also mounted on the wall (just below the TV so it looks almost attached) and a wireless sub. It's perfect for my setup. If I were to do another TV on the patio, I'd probably set something up similarly.

Sonos is also an option, but I don't have those so someone else probably knows more.

Sonos.... now THERE'S an idea. Thanks man.

I have Sonos and I'd never go back....expensive but amazing. Only issue is they don't have outdoor speakers yet.

####. Never mind that, then.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

I drag one of my TVs to the patio when we have parties (or when I want to watch football out there in the fall).

Run the cable, then its no big deal to set it up on an as needed basis.

Depending on the size of the tv (max 40" for my thought I would think), couldn't you just get a mount that would be easy to take the tv off of and only put it out when you would actually use it? I am guessing you would use the radio/cd/mp3 speakers much more that the tv when you are hanging out at the pool and depending on how good you want the sound those aren't that expensive for the outdoor variety.

I was just thinking this, came back to post something similar. If I get U-Verse and get one of those wireless DVR receivers, I could buy a rinky-dink $200 LCD TV and then just drag it and the "floating" receiver outside when I want to use it, then bring it back in and stick it in one of the guest bedrooms when I'm not using it. Then, all I'd need outside is an outlet to plug the TV and box into, which already exists. This might be the answer, although then I can't get DirecTV and my dream of watching the Steelers every Sunday from my pool dies. GD exclusive contracts..

How many lines do you have running from your dish to recivers now?? If it's less than 5 (DVRs count as 2) then a DTV installer can run you the line to the pool TV for about 75 bucks

I would get the Genie whole-home DVR and 3 mini-Genie boxes. I would need one in the living room, one in the master bedroom, one in the billiards-room/bar and one in the main guest bedroom. Might have to say "F guests" and run a 4th line to the pool instead.

 

[avoiding injuries]

I drag one of my TVs to the patio when we have parties (or when I want to watch football out there in the fall).

Run the cable, then its no big deal to set it up on an as needed basis.

http://av.stritch.edu/equipment/vm.html

 

[lumpy19]

I drag one of my TVs to the patio when we have parties (or when I want to watch football out there in the fall).

Run the cable, then its no big deal to set it up on an as needed basis.

Depending on the size of the tv (max 40" for my thought I would think), couldn't you just get a mount that would be easy to take the tv off of and only put it out when you would actually use it? I am guessing you would use the radio/cd/mp3 speakers much more that the tv when you are hanging out at the pool and depending on how good you want the sound those aren't that expensive for the outdoor variety.

I was just thinking this, came back to post something similar. If I get U-Verse and get one of those wireless DVR receivers, I could buy a rinky-dink $200 LCD TV and then just drag it and the "floating" receiver outside when I want to use it, then bring it back in and stick it in one of the guest bedrooms when I'm not using it. Then, all I'd need outside is an outlet to plug the TV and box into, which already exists. This might be the answer, although then I can't get DirecTV and my dream of watching the Steelers every Sunday from my pool dies. GD exclusive contracts..

How many lines do you have running from your dish to recivers now?? If it's less than 5 (DVRs count as 2) then a DTV installer can run you the line to the pool TV for about 75 bucks

I would get the Genie whole-home DVR and 3 mini-Genie boxes. I would need one in the living room, one in the master bedroom, one in the billiards-room/bar and one in the main guest bedroom. Might have to say "F guests" and run a 4th line to the pool instead.

DTV has a wireless box in beta testing, call your local installer or call DTV and see if you can get one. They've been testing them since last fall.

 

[JerseyToughGuys]

I drag one of my TVs to the patio when we have parties (or when I want to watch football out there in the fall).

Run the cable, then its no big deal to set it up on an as needed basis.

http://av.stritch.edu/equipment/vm.html

good idea!

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[Bogeys]

I drag one of my TVs to the patio when we have parties (or when I want to watch football out there in the fall).

Run the cable, then its no big deal to set it up on an as needed basis.

Depending on the size of the tv (max 40" for my thought I would think), couldn't you just get a mount that would be easy to take the tv off of and only put it out when you would actually use it? I am guessing you would use the radio/cd/mp3 speakers much more that the tv when you are hanging out at the pool and depending on how good you want the sound those aren't that expensive for the outdoor variety.

I was just thinking this, came back to post something similar. If I get U-Verse and get one of those wireless DVR receivers, I could buy a rinky-dink $200 LCD TV and then just drag it and the "floating" receiver outside when I want to use it, then bring it back in and stick it in one of the guest bedrooms when I'm not using it. Then, all I'd need outside is an outlet to plug the TV and box into, which already exists. This might be the answer, although then I can't get DirecTV and my dream of watching the Steelers every Sunday from my pool dies. GD exclusive contracts..

How many lines do you have running from your dish to recivers now?? If it's less than 5 (DVRs count as 2) then a DTV installer can run you the line to the pool TV for about 75 bucks

I would get the Genie whole-home DVR and 3 mini-Genie boxes. I would need one in the living room, one in the master bedroom, one in the billiards-room/bar and one in the main guest bedroom. Might have to say "F guests" and run a 4th line to the pool instead.

DTV has a wireless box in beta testing, call your local installer or call DTV and see if you can get one. They've been testing them since last fall.

Just about to post this. I haven't locked in the better pricing by agreeing to a contract extension because I was waiting on these to become available and that was what I was going to ask for to stay with DTV. I have been told they are actually avaialble now, just in select markets because they don't have enough of them to roll it out nationwide yet.

 

[JerseyToughGuys]

I drag one of my TVs to the patio when we have parties (or when I want to watch football out there in the fall).

Run the cable, then its no big deal to set it up on an as needed basis.

Depending on the size of the tv (max 40" for my thought I would think), couldn't you just get a mount that would be easy to take the tv off of and only put it out when you would actually use it? I am guessing you would use the radio/cd/mp3 speakers much more that the tv when you are hanging out at the pool and depending on how good you want the sound those aren't that expensive for the outdoor variety.

I was just thinking this, came back to post something similar. If I get U-Verse and get one of those wireless DVR receivers, I could buy a rinky-dink $200 LCD TV and then just drag it and the "floating" receiver outside when I want to use it, then bring it back in and stick it in one of the guest bedrooms when I'm not using it. Then, all I'd need outside is an outlet to plug the TV and box into, which already exists. This might be the answer, although then I can't get DirecTV and my dream of watching the Steelers every Sunday from my pool dies. GD exclusive contracts..

How many lines do you have running from your dish to recivers now?? If it's less than 5 (DVRs count as 2) then a DTV installer can run you the line to the pool TV for about 75 bucks

I would get the Genie whole-home DVR and 3 mini-Genie boxes. I would need one in the living room, one in the master bedroom, one in the billiards-room/bar and one in the main guest bedroom. Might have to say "F guests" and run a 4th line to the pool instead.

if you have an ipad, you can sling a whole lot of stuff straight from it without a cable connection. ESPN 3 comes in handy in the fall.

 

[culdeus]

I haven't done it yet but plan on it. I've already run speakers (which I got from Monoprice).

http://www.monoprice.com/Category?c_id=109&cp_id=10904&cs_id=1090405

The trouble is the tv. You can't just throw any tv outside, even if its protected from the elements. TV's aren't meant to stand up to temperature fluctuates and certainly not humidity. You need to get a tv that is specifically meant to be used outdoors. They are expensive...

And get a mount that has a locking mechanism so somebody can't walk away with it very easily. If you have a home security system, it would be good to put a camera pointed at it.

Oh come on.

I've put photos of my setup before. I got a low end sams club TV for 150 bucks that's mostly covered and has no security camera on it. It's outside without any enclosure and has been there for 2 years with no issue.

The enclosures and security will cost you more than the cost of just replacing the TV if it gets stolen or damaged.

 

[culdeus]

Depending on the size of the tv (max 40" for my thought I would think), couldn't you just get a mount that would be easy to take the tv off of and only put it out when you would actually use it? I am guessing you would use the radio/cd/mp3 speakers much more that the tv when you are hanging out at the pool and depending on how good you want the sound those aren't that expensive for the outdoor variety.

I was just thinking this, came back to post something similar. If I get U-Verse and get one of those wireless DVR receivers, I could buy a rinky-dink $200 LCD TV and then just drag it and the "floating" receiver outside when I want to use it, then bring it back in and stick it in one of the guest bedrooms when I'm not using it. Then, all I'd need outside is an outlet to plug the TV and box into, which already exists. This might be the answer, although then I can't get DirecTV and my dream of watching the Steelers every Sunday from my pool dies. GD exclusive contracts..

Don't give up so easily. There are many ways around this.

 

[towney]

I'm in Florida too and have had a TV outside in our screened pool/covered patio for 5 years with no issues to weather. You can always make a cover for the TV if there is a concern.

 

[culdeus]

I'm in Florida too and have had a TV outside in our screened pool/covered patio for 5 years with no issues to weather. You can always make a cover for the TV if there is a concern.

screened pools in florida crack me up. So the mosquitos are that bad you have to screen the whole damn thing? Is that why? I always assumed so, but wasn't sure.

What happens when you want to cook with a live fire does it fog the whole space, or is the mesh coarse enough to disperse the smoke quickly?

 

[towney]

I'm in Florida too and have had a TV outside in our screened pool/covered patio for 5 years with no issues to weather. You can always make a cover for the TV if there is a concern.

screened pools in florida crack me up. So the mosquitos are that bad you have to screen the whole damn thing? Is that why? I always assumed so, but wasn't sure.

What happens when you want to cook with a live fire does it fog the whole space, or is the mesh coarse enough to disperse the smoke quickly?

Yes the mosquitos are bad in the summer especially after rain. The screen allows the BBQ smoke to go thru with no issues, but I have my grill outside the enclosure.

 

[James Daulton]

I don't have a tv, but here is what I've been using for sound.

http://www.atrendyhome.com/sooujrwiousp.html?productid=sooujrwiousp&channelid=FROOG

Positives:

Sound good (bass is nice for all-in-one)

Weatherproof

You can put it anywhere in the yard or house you'd like

Looks pretty good

Wireless works perfectly and re-chargeable battery lasts a long time

Negatives:

Not cheap

 

[Megla]

I'm in Florida too and have had a TV outside in our screened pool/covered patio for 5 years with no issues to weather. You can always make a cover for the TV if there is a concern.

screened pools in florida crack me up. So the mosquitos are that bad you have to screen the whole damn thing? Is that why? I always assumed so, but wasn't sure.

What happens when you want to cook with a live fire does it fog the whole space, or is the mesh coarse enough to disperse the smoke quickly?

Yes the mosquitos are bad in the summer especially after rain. The screen allows the BBQ smoke to go thru with no issues, but I have my grill outside the enclosure.

It's also much easier to maintain with the screening, I hate leaves/bugs/frogs/snakes/gators

 

[Skylord]

I haven't done it yet but plan on it. I've already run speakers (which I got from Monoprice).

http://www.monoprice.com/Category?c_id=109&cp_id=10904&cs_id=1090405

The trouble is the tv. You can't just throw any tv outside, even if its protected from the elements. TV's aren't meant to stand up to temperature fluctuates and certainly not humidity. You need to get a tv that is specifically meant to be used outdoors. They are expensive...

And get a mount that has a locking mechanism so somebody can't walk away with it very easily. If you have a home security system, it would be good to put a camera pointed at it.

Oh come on.

I've put photos of my setup before. I got a low end sams club TV for 150 bucks that's mostly covered and has no security camera on it. It's outside without any enclosure and has been there for 2 years with no issue.

The enclosures and security will cost you more than the cost of just replacing the TV if it gets stolen or damaged.

I live in Los Angeles. If its not locked down, its gone. Guaranteed. And I didn't recommend installing a system around it. I said if he already has one, point a camera at it.

 

[tonydead]

If your Onkyo has a HDMI out for zone 2 that would be the cheapest. Sure you'll have to drill, but, it's only one wire instead of another cable box and receiver. Mine only has audio, but, it works great and the tv is close to the sliding glass door.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

I drag one of my TVs to the patio when we have parties (or when I want to watch football out there in the fall).

Run the cable, then its no big deal to set it up on an as needed basis.

Depending on the size of the tv (max 40" for my thought I would think), couldn't you just get a mount that would be easy to take the tv off of and only put it out when you would actually use it? I am guessing you would use the radio/cd/mp3 speakers much more that the tv when you are hanging out at the pool and depending on how good you want the sound those aren't that expensive for the outdoor variety.

I was just thinking this, came back to post something similar. If I get U-Verse and get one of those wireless DVR receivers, I could buy a rinky-dink $200 LCD TV and then just drag it and the "floating" receiver outside when I want to use it, then bring it back in and stick it in one of the guest bedrooms when I'm not using it. Then, all I'd need outside is an outlet to plug the TV and box into, which already exists. This might be the answer, although then I can't get DirecTV and my dream of watching the Steelers every Sunday from my pool dies. GD exclusive contracts..

How many lines do you have running from your dish to recivers now?? If it's less than 5 (DVRs count as 2) then a DTV installer can run you the line to the pool TV for about 75 bucks

I would get the Genie whole-home DVR and 3 mini-Genie boxes. I would need one in the living room, one in the master bedroom, one in the billiards-room/bar and one in the main guest bedroom. Might have to say "F guests" and run a 4th line to the pool instead.

DTV has a wireless box in beta testing, call your local installer or call DTV and see if you can get one. They've been testing them since last fall.

Really? I asked the helpful chat operator about this online earlier and he basically told me that me and my whole family is a ####.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

I'm in Florida too and have had a TV outside in our screened pool/covered patio for 5 years with no issues to weather. You can always make a cover for the TV if there is a concern.

screened pools in florida crack me up. So the mosquitos are that bad you have to screen the whole damn thing? Is that why? I always assumed so, but wasn't sure.

What happens when you want to cook with a live fire does it fog the whole space, or is the mesh coarse enough to disperse the smoke quickly?

It's not mosquitoes that concern me. It's alligators and poisonous snakes.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

Depending on the size of the tv (max 40" for my thought I would think), couldn't you just get a mount that would be easy to take the tv off of and only put it out when you would actually use it? I am guessing you would use the radio/cd/mp3 speakers much more that the tv when you are hanging out at the pool and depending on how good you want the sound those aren't that expensive for the outdoor variety.

I was just thinking this, came back to post something similar. If I get U-Verse and get one of those wireless DVR receivers, I could buy a rinky-dink $200 LCD TV and then just drag it and the "floating" receiver outside when I want to use it, then bring it back in and stick it in one of the guest bedrooms when I'm not using it. Then, all I'd need outside is an outlet to plug the TV and box into, which already exists. This might be the answer, although then I can't get DirecTV and my dream of watching the Steelers every Sunday from my pool dies. GD exclusive contracts..

Don't give up so easily. There are many ways around this.

Please expound.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

I'm in Florida too and have had a TV outside in our screened pool/covered patio for 5 years with no issues to weather. You can always make a cover for the TV if there is a concern.

Good to know, thanks.

 

[tikigods]

Ah...you should definitely put in a tiki bar. I named my first fantasy football team after the tiki bar I put in around my first indoor pool. Good times building that bar. Smoked many cigars, gambled many dollars, and farted in many seat cushions whilst sitting at it.

You should also have a tv and speakers. Give it the real feel of a sports bar. Makes watching NFL playoff games much, much better.

 

[SlaX]

SunBriteTV

 

[Evilgrin 72]

I went simple, used a Rocketfish to hook up wireless speakers for music, mounted and tv and bought a Bose soundbar for TV sound and I have a fan always blowing on the tv. The only time I bring it in is when I know it will be freezing, maybe 3 or 4 times a year. I've had the 42 inch Vizio out there for 4 years now and still no issues.

I'm wondering if there's a way to :

1) Buy a "boombox" or other audio output device that is bluetooth enabled, has a CD player and an MP3 jack. Then, get a TV that has bluetooth audio out. That way, I can just use the boombox as a catch-all : play CDs on it, connect an MP3 player, or throw audio to it via bluetooth from phone and television. Is this doable? I honestly know so little about bluetooth audio that I don't know if this is ridiculously basic technology that's been out there for a decade or if most new TVs don't have bluetooth audio out.

Anyone?

 

[stbugs]

I went simple, used a Rocketfish to hook up wireless speakers for music, mounted and tv and bought a Bose soundbar for TV sound and I have a fan always blowing on the tv. The only time I bring it in is when I know it will be freezing, maybe 3 or 4 times a year. I've had the 42 inch Vizio out there for 4 years now and still no issues.

I'm wondering if there's a way to :

1) Buy a "boombox" or other audio output device that is bluetooth enabled, has a CD player and an MP3 jack. Then, get a TV that has bluetooth audio out. That way, I can just use the boombox as a catch-all : play CDs on it, connect an MP3 player, or throw audio to it via bluetooth from phone and television. Is this doable? I honestly know so little about bluetooth audio that I don't know if this is ridiculously basic technology that's been out there for a decade or if most new TVs don't have bluetooth audio out.

Anyone?

There are tons of bluetooth speakers, including outdoor ones. No need for an MP3/CD player, etc. Just get a cheap iPod touch if you don't have an iPhone (don't know much about Android phones for music). Any CD you have, just burn it and put it on the iPod/iPhone which has bluetooth.

Actually, if you are doing a TV outside, just hook a sound bar to it. Most of the new sound bars have built in bluetooth as well, so you just play the music on it or the TV sound. I don't know many TVs that also have bluetooth. I think the bluetooth on those sound bars is so you can stream music to it from handheld devices when you aren't watching TV.

 

[Wrigley]

We've got these

Bose gets a bad rap, but these things sound great on a hot summer day

 

[Evilgrin 72]

I went simple, used a Rocketfish to hook up wireless speakers for music, mounted and tv and bought a Bose soundbar for TV sound and I have a fan always blowing on the tv. The only time I bring it in is when I know it will be freezing, maybe 3 or 4 times a year. I've had the 42 inch Vizio out there for 4 years now and still no issues.

I'm wondering if there's a way to :

1) Buy a "boombox" or other audio output device that is bluetooth enabled, has a CD player and an MP3 jack. Then, get a TV that has bluetooth audio out. That way, I can just use the boombox as a catch-all : play CDs on it, connect an MP3 player, or throw audio to it via bluetooth from phone and television. Is this doable? I honestly know so little about bluetooth audio that I don't know if this is ridiculously basic technology that's been out there for a decade or if most new TVs don't have bluetooth audio out.

Anyone?

There are tons of bluetooth speakers, including outdoor ones. No need for an MP3/CD player, etc. Just get a cheap iPod touch if you don't have an iPhone (don't know much about Android phones for music). Any CD you have, just burn it and put it on the iPod/iPhone which has bluetooth.

Actually, if you are doing a TV outside, just hook a sound bar to it. Most of the new sound bars have built in bluetooth as well, so you just play the music on it or the TV sound. I don't know many TVs that also have bluetooth. I think the bluetooth on those sound bars is so you can stream music to it from handheld devices when you aren't watching TV.

We've got these

Bose gets a bad rap, but these things sound great on a hot summer day

What about http://www.monoprice.com/Product?ab3=b&utm_expid=58369800-11.R-enhtUGRrSdHz5vzpVS2g.1&c_id=108&cp_id=10823&cs_id=1082705&p_id=10951&seq=1&format=2&utm_referrer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.monoprice.com%2FSearch%3Fcp_id%3D12223%26keyword%3Dbluetooth%2520speakers ?

 

[Evilgrin 72]

Actually, I really like the Rocketfish Megla has... it's built for outdoor use. That might be the ticket right there.

 

[culdeus]

Depending on the size of the tv (max 40" for my thought I would think), couldn't you just get a mount that would be easy to take the tv off of and only put it out when you would actually use it? I am guessing you would use the radio/cd/mp3 speakers much more that the tv when you are hanging out at the pool and depending on how good you want the sound those aren't that expensive for the outdoor variety.

I was just thinking this, came back to post something similar. If I get U-Verse and get one of those wireless DVR receivers, I could buy a rinky-dink $200 LCD TV and then just drag it and the "floating" receiver outside when I want to use it, then bring it back in and stick it in one of the guest bedrooms when I'm not using it. Then, all I'd need outside is an outlet to plug the TV and box into, which already exists. This might be the answer, although then I can't get DirecTV and my dream of watching the Steelers every Sunday from my pool dies. GD exclusive contracts..

Don't give up so easily. There are many ways around this.

Please expound.

There was a 25 page thread on how to do an end around just by buying Madden. Plus there is the option which should be the easiest for you as a DTV customer to just stream it from your laptop and chromecast, or just run HDMI from a laptop. This is absolutely solvable given current systems, and it doesn't even have to cost that much.

 

[culdeus]

I haven't done it yet but plan on it. I've already run speakers (which I got from Monoprice).

http://www.monoprice.com/Category?c_id=109&cp_id=10904&cs_id=1090405

The trouble is the tv. You can't just throw any tv outside, even if its protected from the elements. TV's aren't meant to stand up to temperature fluctuates and certainly not humidity. You need to get a tv that is specifically meant to be used outdoors. They are expensive...

And get a mount that has a locking mechanism so somebody can't walk away with it very easily. If you have a home security system, it would be good to put a camera pointed at it.

Oh come on.

I've put photos of my setup before. I got a low end sams club TV for 150 bucks that's mostly covered and has no security camera on it. It's outside without any enclosure and has been there for 2 years with no issue.

The enclosures and security will cost you more than the cost of just replacing the TV if it gets stolen or damaged.

I live in Los Angeles. If its not locked down, its gone. Guaranteed. And I didn't recommend installing a system around it. I said if he already has one, point a camera at it.

How do people get in your backyard? What are the fence codes? How do they know it's there?

 

[Skylord]

The reason Monoprice speakers are a good deal is they basically rip off the designs of other speaker companies. Next to the price it says:

$55.88
Compare at $156.60
You save $100.72 (64.32%)
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13578_3-57576411-38/monoprice-a-tech-consumers-best-friend-or-a-copycat/

While declining to discuss specific products, Monoprice's Kumar said his company has contracts with Asian manufacturers that own the intellectual property of products made for brands that sell in the United States. Often those brands don't lock up an exclusive agreement with their Asian manufacturers. Moreover, he said, Monoprice requires its Asian suppliers to sign documents that hold them liable for any product that might infringe on the intellectual property of another company.

"We can go to that same factory and legally have them make the same product for us," Kumar said. "We're basically selling the product for a lot less money."

 

[stbugs]

We've got these

Bose gets a bad rap, but these things sound great on a hot summer day

Well, they do get a bad rap because that pair is almost $300 and it has no bluetooth. Plenty of other good outdoor speakers for a whole lot less.

I can get four of these for the same price as two Bose speakers and I would bet they sound just as nice.