TV to the kitchen

For many people, it is the kitchen that is the favorite place in the whole house. Here we really spend a lot of time, because it is not only intended for eating. Often this is where the whole family gathers to drink tea together and share their successes and plans. As a rule, in the kitchen we meet guests, especially for owners of small apartments where there is no living room. Therefore, it should be as comfortable and comfortable as possible. But in order to make a kitchen like that, it’s not enough just to beautifully design it, there must be all the necessary devices to spend your free time useful and interesting. Many people buy a TV in the kitchen, and rightly so, as you perform a chore of homework, you can sit down for a minute and get a little distracted by watching your favorite show or movie. But there are certain selection criteria for this device and several options for its installation, which we will familiarize with further.

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What are the recommended parameters for choosing a TV in the kitchen?

There are several generally accepted rules that must be followed, because they relate to the safety and security of our health.

Important! Do not forget that the TV is able to adversely affect vision, namely its long viewing. Therefore, never look it too close. It should be at least two meters from the eyes. You also need to think carefully viewing angle.

And now, let's get acquainted with the main criteria for choosing a kitchen TV:

1. External design. The visual appeal of this device is as important as its technical parameters.
2. Dimensions It all depends on the square of the room.
3. Protection against moisture. Do not forget that the kitchen is a room with a high level of humidity, so you need to follow and take all necessary measures so that moisture does not accumulate on the connectors and contacts.
4. Easy to care. This criterion is especially important, since the most aggressive processes constantly occur, releasing such dangerous products as acids, fats, steam and alkalis. Therefore, the TV for the kitchen should be as simple as possible in this regard. Otherwise - it will look strange with drips and drops of fat on the screen.
5. Location and installation method. There are many mounting options for this device, which we will consider later.
6. No screen distortion. This point needs to be given maximum attention, because the distortion of the image is too detrimental to the quality of vision due to the wrong viewing angle. This characteristic is also affected by TV screen resolution.

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TVs for large and small kitchens

Having a spacious kitchen, you can choose what you want a TV and install it in any place that you think is suitable for this. The flight of your imagination in this case will not be greatly limited.

Big kitchen

When buying and installing such equipment in your large kitchen, consider the following options:

• If your kitchen is not divided into several functional zones, then choose a TV for only one of them, and its size should not be too large.
• Due to the size of the room, you can install it as far as possible from the stove, which means that you don’t need to worry much about the moisture resistance of the device.
• You can choose any LED or LCD model or plasma. Everything here depends on your financial capabilities, the chosen installation location and the preferences of your family members.

Small kitchen

Buying a small TV in the kitchen today is also not difficult, especially in cases where the area of ​​this room in the house is very limited. It will be advisable to choose it, taking into account such criteria:

• The diagonal of the screen should not exceed twenty inches - fifteen inches models are considered ideal.
• They look great in small kitchens with slightly elongated TVs that resemble miniature plasma. In terms of design and color, there are no restrictions.
• Unfortunately, in such a small room, the TV will definitely be exposed to fat and moisture, so you need to choose models designed for this.
• An information broadcaster may well be placed in one of the kitchen cabinets, and it will look quite stylish. Or you can attach it to one of the wall cabinets and rotate it at the right angle for easy viewing. Also, when posting, take advantage of the practical ideas outlined in the article on wall design with tv.

Important! Do not buy too cheap models, because you can pay for it with your own eyesight.

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General tips for choosing a kitchen TV

During the purchase, carefully check all the settings of the TV you like, because many sellers go to tricks and artificially improve the quality of the picture in the demo model. In fact, you are not getting what you were counting on.

Important! It is recommended to watch it in the broadcast mode, because in the hall, as a rule, TVs drive a composite high-quality signal, and not a television one.

If at first you were shown one device, and they are supposed to buy the same, but from a warehouse, then do not agree to this. Buy only the one that you personally checked.

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Features of installing kitchen TVs

Have you already chosen and even bought a TV for the kitchen? Then it's time to proceed with its installation. The installation option depends on the design of the device, its size and the place where you will sit and most often watch TV.

Important! Remember that he served you as long as possible, install it in the maximum distance from the hob or stove.

Next, we will consider the most reliable and popular options for mounting a TV in the kitchen:

1. To provide a more comfortable viewing from anywhere, it is better to install it on the wall with special bracket. This item is securely attached to a brick or concrete base by means of anchor bolts, and the device itself is worn on profiles. At the same time, you need to carefully monitor that all wires and ports are on the side or on the bottom of the case in order to have access to them.
2. If you prefer the most compact model, then it is better to install the TV with the help of a swivel bracket, which is attached not to the wall, but to the kitchen module.
3. With every year, the built-in TV for the kitchen becomes more popular, since you can install it inside one of the cabinets, while its body will be well protected and it will fit perfectly into the overall picture.

Important! In no case, do not place this device simply on the bedside table or tabletop, as it will be very dirty and a wall of kitchen utensils will constantly form in front of it. So - it’s normal to watch, you can’t.

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How to care for the TV in the kitchen?

If you want this thing to serve you as long as possible, then try to follow the recommendations below:

• Place the TV as far as possible from the stove.
• Make sure that various liquids, in particular hot liquids, do not get on the screen. If this happens suddenly, you must immediately disconnect the device from the network and wipe it dry.
• As often as possible, clean the case of grease and dust deposits. If you ignore this advice for a long time, then electronic parts will quickly burn out.

Important! Screen clean only special napkins and detergents. In no case do this with kitchen cleaning gels and powders.

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Which manufacturer and model of kitchen TV should I prefer?

It’s quite difficult to make a right choice right now, because today the TVs for the kitchen are presented in the widest assortment. Top 10 best models according to experts and consumers will help you make the right decision and not regret it in the future.

And it looks like this:

1. Sony KDL-24W605A - considered the best TV for installation in this part of the house. This model has excellent image broadcast quality, even with a weak signal. Externally, the TV looks pretty pretty, easy to manage and care.

Important! The only negative is the sound, but for the kitchen it is enough.

2. Samsung UE22H5610 - stands out among other models with its excellent design, the presence of a large number of functions, a good broadcast picture, ease of use and low cost.

Important! The disadvantages of this model include weak sound and a large frame of the screen itself. But you should not pay attention to such trifles.

3. Samsung LT19C350EX - the model is compact, has a nice external performance and high-quality image. It is ideal for the kitchen, because it is not only convenient in terms of use, but also responsive to management.

Important! The disadvantage of this TV is the rear housing is too large, which does not allow you to install it in any place. Otherwise, he shows himself pretty well.

4. Samsung UE22H5600 is a powerful, convenient and interesting TV for the kitchen, which can fit anywhere due to its compact size.

Important! Its disadvantages include the unstable operation of some applications and their failure.

5. Mystery MTV-1929LT2 - this model cannot be called recognizable, but it is very attractive for its price. Moreover, its quality is fully consistent with the cost.

Important! A little upset by the poor-quality sound at times, but otherwise the users are quite happy with this TV.

6. GoldStar LT-22T300F - has a good viewing angle at any distance and wonderful picture quality. Its design can not be called perfect, but it still fits well in any kitchen.

Important! The disadvantage of this model is poor-quality signal receivers, because of which it often disappears.

7. SUPRA STV-LC24500WL - this TV is high-quality and has all the necessary functions. The image produces good, excellent sound, as well as convenient viewing angles, but imperfect software does not allow him to read certain formats and use modern applications.
8. SUPRA STV-LC19T410WL - is distinguished by good picture quality, low cost, and at the same time problems with the adoption of channels and not too high popularity. Despite its ease of use, it cannot be installed far from settlements, because it will not catch a signal at all. Residents of the city, he is perfect. The TV is compact enough and fits well with modern interiors.
9. Samsung UE19H4000. Outwardly, it looks good, quite functional, able to play many video formats and other files. But the picture quality is lame, it is not recommended to set it too high, because immediately problems with viewing angles will become noticeable. But if you consider that you choose a TV in the kitchen, then this option is quite suitable.
10. Samsung UE22H5000 - takes the last place in this rating, but at the same time it has excellent image quality, powerful enough, produces good sound and is quite convenient.

Important! The negative aspects include errors in terms of connectors, meager software and an inconvenient remote control.

In order not to limit yourself in your interests, also with the help of our tips pick up a good one digital prefix.

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Stock footage

Naturally, you can not be guided only by reviews of other customers, since this rating is subjective, and yet the last word is yours. It is necessary to take into account your financial capabilities and determine a number of requirements that will be put forward for the operation of this device in your kitchen.