Question re: watching footy on TV in the garden

[Taunton Blue Genie]

Traditionally, I invite friends into my enclosed beach bar at the foot of my garden in order to watch the big Euros and World Cup final games on the TV I have installed in there. However, for obvious reasons I have thought about placing the TV where it could be seem from those who prefer to watch al fresco. I know that such a set up can be problematic regarding reflections on the screen but has anyone any experience with anti-glare screens that would be suitable for such a set-up?

[Rock_Flock_of_Five]

https://youtu.be/w9SxLps0UqM

Try anti-glare film. I think it's available on ebay at a reasonable cost.

I should add that I don't have any personal experience of these screens.

[Taunton Blue Genie]

https://youtu.be/w9SxLps0UqM

Try anti-glare film. I think it's available on ebay at a reasonable cost.

I should add that I don't have any personal experience of these screens.

I have been on eBay, Amazon etc but a personal recommendation on here and for the specific purpose mentioned would be welcome. Thanks :-)

[life on mars]

Don't forget the rule of 6

[Rock_Flock_of_Five]

I have been on eBay, Amazon etc but a personal recommendation on here and for the specific purpose mentioned would be welcome. Thanks :-)

Don't they have reviews on Amazon?

[blue matt]

you thought of a garden projector, should be able to get a decent one ( and the white screen ) for 150 - 200 quid

[life on mars]

Gosh the things you wealthy chaps have to ponder over 😄

[Taunton Blue Genie]

you thought of a garden projector, should be able to get a decent one ( and the white screen ) for 150 - 200 quid

Thanks but I was hoping for a cheaper and simplistic solution for what will be just a handful of games.

[lardy]

Give them hazmat suits? Though it might ruin the aesthetic of the bikini bar.

[GL1Blue]

Put a parasol over the top of the TV stopping the sun shining on it?

[Re-sign Carl Dale]

Put a parasol over the top of the TV stopping the sun shining on it?

Was thinking the same! This is the easiest and probably most effective. A projector outside is unlikely to be bright enough unless it's a high end one.

[19bluebirds27]

I was thinking of getting the TV out the garden too. Having watched games before and can’t see anything for the sun glare, I was thinking of getting a cheap Gazebo.

[Taunton Blue Genie]

Was thinking the same! This is the easiest and probably most effective. A projector outside is unlikely to be bright enough unless it's a high end one.
A parasol doesn't prevent reflections of things on the same horizontal plane.

[xsnaggle]

My local pub has TV's in the garden and the put then in wide open ended tents, like half a small marquee. It seems to work just fine, no problem seeing the screen even from 30 feet away.

[Taunton Blue Genie]

My local pub has TV's in the garden and the put then in wide open ended tents, like half a small marquee. It seems to work just fine, no problem seeing the screen even from 30 feet away.

Are they TV's outdoor TV in the first place though?

[xsnaggle]

Are they TV's outdoor TV in the first place though?

Pointless talking to you. You are too clever for your own good!!

[Taunton Blue Genie]

Pointless talking to you. You are too clever for your own good!!

When I was doing some research I came across outdoor TV's but they were very expensive.

[Optimistic Nick]

Traditionally, I invite friends into my enclosed beach bar at the foot of my garden in order to watch the big Euros and World Cup final games on the TV I have installed in there. However, for obvious reasons I have thought about placing the TV where it could be seem from those who prefer to watch al fresco. I know that such a set up can be problematic regarding reflections on the screen but has anyone any experience with anti-glare screens that would be suitable for such a set-up?

Samsung do a telly specifically for this called The Terrace. Pricey, but is the tool you are looking for.

[Taunton Blue Genie]

Samsung do a telly specifically for this called The Terrace. Pricey, but is the tool you are looking for.

Thanks but I stated earlier that I am not looking out for an expensive option for just a few games. I'll see if I can angle my TV in a way to minimise glare and if that doesn't work I'll simply put it on in my beach bar (purchased as a potting shed but suitably decorated)

[Optimistic Nick]

Thanks but I stated earlier that I am not looking out for an expensive option for just a few games. I'll see if I can angle my TV in a way to minimise glare and if that doesn't work I'll simply put it on in my beach bar (purchased as a potting shed but suitably decorated)

Fair enough. Can you get one of those anti glare hoods that photo editors use on their monitors? They are pretty cheap, but they may not make one large enough/may ruin viewing angle depending on how many people you are having around.

[splott parker]

What about one of those hoods the old fashioned flash cameramen used albeit a huge one covering the telly and all your mates?

[Mad as a fish]

Try placing TV inside a large Cardboard box and open the flaps ................its works.

[Optimistic Nick]

I think this thread has run its course. Splott Parker's suggestion is surely the most elegant solution.