By Phillip Swann
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TV Answer Man, you seem very resourceful so answer this one. My husband and I like to watch TV during the day, but the sun glare is terrible in our TV room. It comes right into the room and shines on the screen, making it tough to see it. Any suggestions, TV Answer Man? — Ali, Daytona, Florida.
Ali, there are some things you can do to improve your viewing experience during the day, particularly when the sun is taking over your room, or during the night when your lamps are too bright.
How to Fix Sun Glare On a TV
For starters, if possible, position the TV so it doesn’t face a window. This will help eliminate any glare coming in from the sunlight. There’s nothing worse than trying to watch a big game or an absorbing movie with a giant splotch of sun glare on the screen. Another idea: invest in some blackout curtains that can keep the daylight at a minimum when you’re watching TV.
During the night, if possible, place your lamps behind the TV or off to the side so the glare does not directly reflect on the screen.
The problem of TV glare often occurs because you are sitting in a chair next to a lamp. If you can position the set so it’s facing a seating area without a lamp, or with the lamp off, you will notice a significant improvement in the picture.
Hope that helps, Ali. Happy viewing and stay safe!
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Crystal,
You could Also “TILT” the screen AWAY from the windows. This will eliminate the glare.
While your at it, MOVE the TV DOWN much closer to the top of the book shelves.
and to the RIGHT, to CENTER it with the couch. This makes Viewing much easier for everyone.
You will be looking STRAIGHT at the Screen and ELIMINATE seeing the Wires.
This will also Eliminate the Pain you get in your Neck from looking UP and to the LEFT to see the picture.
This is the same as mounting a TV ABOVE a Fireplace saying you couldn’t find any other place to mount it.
You DON ‘T have that problem.
Have the guy who mounted it in the awkward position, Move it, it will teach him/her a lesson in TV Mounting