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Who doesn’t love a good TV? Turning your boring garage into a glorious binge watching corner is such a brilliant idea. Whether it is about putting up a home office, building a male sanctuary or simply a garage where you can watch games while working on your car, a garage television may be convenient. But before you get too excited and rush to buy the first best flat screen TV on discount, there are a few things worth thinking about.
Do not worry, we will simplify everything so that you get the right messaging in your set up.
1. What Will You Use It For?
To begin with, do you really need a TV in your garage?
Is it for:
-Enjoying sports or motion pictures, while busy fixing things around?
-Looking up video instructions of how to do things around the house on YouTube?
-Listening to music or podcasts?
Knowing your primary aim will be helpful in determining the available options. For example, if all you require is some noise in the background, then an inexpensive entry-level model will do. However, if you will be entertaining guests or playing video games, then a larger screen with higher resolution is a necessity.
2. Choose the Right Size
In garages, it can be quite complicated fitting a TV. Get a television that’s too large, and it could dominate the area or interfere.
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Get one that’s too small, and you will have a hard time seeing it from the opposite side of the room. Always take precautions and measure the wall area or available shelf space prior to going out there and buying the television.
Also think about distance from viewing point – bigger will not always be the condition if you are seated within close range.
Most garages favor the 40-50 inch television range.
3. Durability Matters
Garages are not the most inviting of all spaces; rather they tend to be more utilitarian. Contemplate:
Temperature Extremes: Is it possible that garage in question is insulated? Distribution of extreme temperatures, heat or cold, may damage all electronics. Seek out for television sets with higher operating temperature limits.
Dirt and Humidity: Dust exists in garages, and if there is a project going on, dirt and oil may gets everywhere. A TV resistant to dust is advisable or a dust cover can be purchased.

4. Smart vs. Regular TV
Are you considering a smart TV with streaming applications built-in, or would you simply connect a cable box or other HDMI compatible device? Smart TVs come in handy for ease of access and flexibility, but comes at a cost however. Also, if the Wi-Fi in the garage is weak or not available, people might even not find those features useful in such cases.
5. Where Will You Put It?
Positioning is critical. You wouldn’t want, for instance, to place your television in sensitive positions.
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Wall Mounts: Incredibly convenient as they do not take any space and also the TV is safe from tools and liquid spills.
Ceiling Mounts: If you do not have any wall mounts available, you can use ceiling mounts instead.
Countertop or Shelf: If you’re shuffling things around frequently this could be the simplest choice available.
Lastly, keep in mind that regardless of where the TV is placed, it should not be in direct sight of overhead bulbs or windows as they will create a glare.
6. Sound Setup
Garage acoustics are… lackluster. Amplified open spaces with high ceilings and bare concrete floors can lead to terrible sound reverberation.
Perhaps, it’s worth considering putting up a soundbar for enhanced audio clarity. If the patient prefers some music to work with, then we would recommend Bluetooth speakers instead of TV speakers.
7. Power and Wiring
Is there a sufficient number of outlets in your garage? Stretching out an extension cord on the floor poses a risk to safety. If necessary, contact an electrician to either put in extra sockets or clean up the wiring.
8. Budget Considerations
There is no need to purchase high-quality garage televisions for them to work efficiently. A reconditioned or previous-generation television set can do the trick especially where one is economically constrained.
Given the nature of the garage which is likely to dust and vary in temperature and sometimes get dirty, it does not make sense to splurge on a high-quality television.
Go for a decent and reasonably priced option that you can easily put up with incase the item is damaged. Such means you can appreciate the setup without being worried with the garage wear and tear.
9. Accessories to Think About
Dust Cover: To defend against dust, greasiness, and wetness.
All-in-one Remote Controller: Useful especially when working with different implements and you do not want to keep pressing buttons.
Streaming Stick: This accessory lets you make your television at home smart without in the expense of re-purchasing a new advanced television set.

10. Internet Connectivity
Whether you choose a smart TV or a streaming stick, a good internet connection is necessary. Most garages tend to have weak or nonexistent wifi signals due to the thick walls and distance from the router. This is how you resolve the issue:
Wi-Fi Extender: Enhance the signal reaching your garage.
Mesh System: A more sophisticated approach to cover your entire house as well as the garage with good internet.
Ethernet Cable: The best option if you do not mind running a cable from the house.
In the absence of good connectivity, those applications and the streaming feature might end up being a source of annoyance.
11. Lighting Considerations
The type of garage lighting installed can have a positive or negative impact on how well a user enjoys watching TV. For example, bright overhead lights, often of the fluorescent type reflect on the screen and cause a more discomforting experience in viewing the screen.
Consider adding adjustable lighting closer to the workbench or sitting area of the garage.
When possible, employ light blocking curtains or shades provided the garage has windows.
In such cases, using ‘Glares’ screens on the TV would prevent illuminating the setting where the television is placed.
Improved lighting facilitates watching the television screen more effectively and enhances the ambience of the room as well.
12. Safety Tips for Installation
As you prepare your garage’s TV, safety should be given utmost importance.
Secure Mounts: Ensure that wall brackets or ceiling mounts are securely fixed into the wood framing.
Cables: Use cable management solutions to prevent tripping over wires.
Surge Protector: Ensure that your television set is safeguarded against power spikes as well as electric voltage variations, for instance, if your garage is subject to such occurrences.
Investing a little effort in these matters today will save you a lot of trouble (and expenses) in the future.
Conclusion
Having a TV in your garage is a nice improvement that will provide the space with some more functionality and be more enjoyable. Yet, like any other such investment, it is sensible to consider it a bit. Choose the right size, keep it safe from harm and make sure it can be of use to you.
Ready… Set… Go! What are you waiting for? Get things in motion, and you will be relaxing in your dream garage before you know it!