Outdoor TV Installation: DIY
How to get the most out of your outdoor living space
Having an outdoor TV in your backyard sounds like a dream, doesn’t it? You can watch the big game while flipping burgers, or stream your favorite show while lounging on a pool float. But you can’t just install an indoor TV outside. You have to purchase an outdoor TV and have it professionally installed to avoid shocks and other dangers.
But if you have the time, supplies and knowledge, you can attempt the job yourself. Here are steps to follow for outdoor TV installation.
Steps: Installing a TV Outside
- Using a level for the bracket, make marks for drilling.
- Drill holes to hold the mounting bracket.
- Hammer the plastic anchors into the holes.
- Mount the bracket using lag bolts and an open-end wrench. Secure the bolts.
- You may have to run HDMI cable from indoors, depending on what your current setup looks like.
- Insert and secure the HDMI cable housing with screws and a screw driver.
- Clip the bracket clips onto the TV.
- Hook the bracket clip onto the wall bracket, securing it with the nut and bolt and tightening it with a wrench.
- Use an IR repeater to get a signal from your indoor television setup if needed. Place the IR repeater on top of the outdoor HDMI cable, plugging it into the HDMI port.
- Mount the repeater on the TV.
If these steps sound overwhelming, it’s wise to call a local expert. Here at Infinite AV, we specialize in installing outdoors TVs, mounting brackets, speakers and more.
What We Do
You may have browsed around online or checked out stores and have noticed the high prices that come with the big box stores like Best Buy. We can do the job at a lower price plus with the personalized attention you would expect from a local company.
Let us:
- Create an amazing home theater experience complete with outdoor TV, speakers, smart lighting, security cameras and Wi-Fi.
- Build you the ultimate outdoor entertainment space.
- Help you enjoy TV shows and movies in the great outdoors. Movie night anyone?
- Install special TVs designed specifically for outdoor use -- engineered to resist rain, dirt, insects, UV rays and extreme temperatures. The TV we install for you will depend on where you want it: in the shade, partial sun or full sun.
- Install your TV on an outdoor-rated wall or ceiling mount, or even in an enclosed cabinet.
- Provide you with a free in-home consultation to create a personalized plan for your outdoor space.
- Provide you with extra audio power to result in an immersive outdoor home theater or music experience.
- Install powerful outdoor speakers that are weatherproof or weather-resistant. Choose from wired or wireless.
- Install smart lighting to set the perfect mood for your outdoor entertainment experience, whether you want full, colorful lighting for a backyard bash or mood lighting for movie watching. We only use outdoor-rated lighting that can withstand the elements.
- Control your lights with a smartphone app, giving you control over turning individual lights off and on while even selecting the desired color. You can even sync your lights to change brightness in conjunction with your TV, or have your driveway lights turn on upon arrival.
- Help you monitor your outdoor space 24/7 with an app. You can choose your video resolution, and whether you want wireless or wired.
- Create a strong outdoor Wi-Fi signal and connect your wireless devices to your network.
If all this sounds great to you, give us a call now at 732-924-5900 to set up service!