If you are trying to use your internet-connected devices outside, you may be wondering if there is a way to boost your wifi signal. You might find that it is impossible to get a good wifi signal outside. If you want to be able to use your laptop, tablet, or other internet devices outside, there are options like using the mobile hotspot on your smartphone to connect to the internet. But, if you are using high-speed internet to transfer a lot of data, or if you are trying to connect and control your audio/video, music system, or smart house, this is not a practical solution.

WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO BOOST YOUR WIFI SIGNAL OUTSIDE?

If you want to be able to connect to your wifi when you are outside there are things you can do to boost your wifi signal.

MOVE YOUR ROUTER

The easiest and first step would be to try moving your wifi router near a door or window closest to the outdoor space where you want to use it. Keep in mind that this might affect the wifi signal inside of your house. It is generally recommended that a router be located in a central location so that the signal will reach all areas of the house. If you move it to one side of the house, you may have issues with your signal being weaker on the other side of your house. Moving your router may help, but it often doesn’t give you enough range for you to use it anywhere that isn’t in close proximity to your house. Also although some windows will allow for WiFi transmission easily, special coated “low-E” windows are like kryptonite for WiFi and will cause large drops in single level before reaching the outdoors.

USE A PORTABLE MOBILE HOTSPOT

Another option is to use a portable mobile wifi hotspot. A mobile hotspot is an independent portable device that allows you to connect to a wifi network from anywhere close to the hotspot. Most smartphones come with a hotspot feature. However, tethering your phone to a hotspot can be problematic. It uses a lot of data and it also drains your smartphone battery quickly. Purchasing a separate portable hotspot can be a solution for connecting to wifi outside. This method may also not work well if you are trying to connect and control your music system or other smart home features on your home network.

PURCHASE A WIFI EXTENDER OR WIRELESS REPEATER

A wifi extender can help you boost the reach of your wifi signal. If you have a weak signal in certain areas of your house or want to extend the reach of your wifi router, using an extender can help. A wifi extender works by connecting to your wifi router, and then sending the signal from your router to the extender. The extender receives the wifi signal then transmits it to the surrounding area.

Keep in mind that the signal from your extender is going to be weaker. This is because your wifi signal is going through two steps. First through your wifi router and then relayed through the extender.

USE AN ETHERNET CORD

Purchasing a 100 ft or more ethernet cord may be a good way to get your wifi to reach outside. You can connect the ethernet cord to your router. Then use the cord to connect directly to your internet devices, or you can connect the ethernet cord to a second router. Configuring the second router may be confusing if you’re not tech-savvy, but a second router will allow you to boost your wifi signal so it reaches outside of your home. For detailed instructions see the instructions on your router to log in, set up your router name, password, and internet connection.

THE BEST WAY TO BOOST YOUR WIFI SIGNAL

If you really want to have the best wifi signal outside, hiring a professional networking installer is the way to go. A lot of people try to do it themselves. Buy a wifi extender or second router only to be disappointed that their signal is still weak. Getting your wifi network configured properly is not as easy as it sounds.

In addition, most routers are not designed to be used outdoors. Walls, trees, and other interference can affect your wifi signal. An installer can evaluate your house, and your outside area to help you determine the best way to set up your wifi network. This may include outdoor-rated WiFi access points to ensure no loss of speed or signal strength in your outdoor living space.

If you are thinking about purchasing a TV to use outdoors, you may be wondering what makes an outdoor tv different than a normal tv? You might think that a regular tv will work outside if it’s placed in a protected area. Normal TVs are not made for the conditions outside, even when they are protected by a covering.

Humidity, moisture, dust, and sun exposure can damage an indoor television. Even if you keep your tv inside of an enclosure, it will be exposed to extreme temperatures that a normal tv is not designed for.

CAN YOU USE AN INDOOR TV OUTDOORS?

It’s possible to use a normal television outside, but you don’t want to store it outside. You would need to bring it back indoors after use, or expect the lifespan of the TV to be dramatically shortened. Many indoor TV’s left outdoors will fail in about 1 year.A standard tv is meant to be used indoors, away from direct sunlight, extreme temperatures, and the outdoor elements. An enclosure might keep rain or dust from getting inside of your tv, but keeping an indoor television outside is still not a good idea.

Using a normal tv for prolonged periods in direct sunlight can damage or warp the LCD screen. The heat and ultraviolet rays from the sun can also affect the liquid crystals inside of the plastic outer frame, causing them to break down over time. When the liquid crystals become degraded, the contrast, luminance, and resolution of your display will deteriorate.

In addition to sun damage, insects, moisture, condensation, and temperature changes can break a normal television. When moisture gets inside of an indoor television, it can break it. If the temperature drops, the condensation can freeze and thaw inside the television damaging electronic components.

Aside from weather concerns, a normal television won’t give you the picture quality you would get with an outdoor tv. Outdoor TVs are designed for use in bright sunlight. Indoor televisions have a much lower Nit count. Nits are units of measurement used to measure luminance or brightness. A tv designed for outdoors has a much higher Nit count. This is why if you take your normal tv outside it will look really dim, even though the picture quality looks great indoors

WHAT MAKES AN OUTDOOR TV DIFFERENT THAN A NORMAL TV?

OUTDOOR TELEVISIONS ARE WEATHER RESISTANT

An outdoor tv is perfect for entertaining outside. Outdoor televisions are designed to withstand higher ambient temperatures than normal indoor televisions. Sunbrite televisions, for example, are durable, waterproof, and can withstand temperatures as high as +122 degrees F. They are designed for permanent outdoor use. An outdoor tv’s housing is made to keep insects, condensation, and humidity out. Additionally, the wiring inside the tv is different. Unlike normal TVs, the electronics wiring and board is conformal coated inside to protect these devices from being harmed in the extreme outdoor environment.

AN OUTDOOR TV IS BRIGHTER AND HIGHER CONTRAST FOR OUTDOOR CONDITIONS.

If you want to actually see the big game or movie on your tv, you really need a television designed for outdoor use. Most indoor TVs have a Nit count of around 500 or less. An outdoor television’s Nit count can be 1000 or higher. Even if you go with a partial shade outdoor TV, your picture will be 50 percent higher than a normal tv. The higher the NIT count the brighter and more vibrant the picture will be.

Indoor TVs are designed to be used in dim lighting, they have a lower NIT count and lower contrast than an outdoor TV. Both are important when you have your screen in bright light. Having a higher contrast will make the images clearer and crisper when you’re watching it outside.

If you plan to entertain outside, an outdoor television is the way to go. You won’t have to worry about bringing in and out of the house. You can keep it outside permanently. You can relax, and enjoy the outdoors while you spend time with family and friends.