For many people, the kitchen is a special place in the house. A TV is installed in the kitchen in order to have more fun in the process of cooking, or so that, while having lunch or dinner, do not miss the latest release of your favorite show or a new series of the film.
Trying to make this part of the house as comfortable and cozy as possible, consumers often think about how to choose a TV for the kitchen?
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Basic selection options
Some, choosing a television device for the kitchen space, first of all, pay attention to its appearance. This is certainly important, but not paramount. More attention should be paid to such parameters:
- sizes
- viewing angle;
- screen view;
- functional.
If you carefully consider the choice, then regardless of which TV was in priority, this device will delight with its convenience and practicality.
Dimensions
The choice of TV device depends on the size and layout of the room, on the chosen installation location and on the user's personal preferences.
The following recommendations will help you choose the right screen size:
- If the kitchen is standard in a multi-storey building (6-9 square meters), then the diagonal of 15-20 inches will be the best option. This is a fairly compact size, but at the same time, receiving information from such a screen, they will not strain and tired eyes.
- In the case of more spacious kitchens, it will be appropriate to purchase a device with a diagonal of 32-36 inches. Such televisions are still quite compact, but the image quality is already much better than that of low-inch ones.
- If the room has a combined layout (kitchen-studios or kitchens-living rooms), then you can already consider any model suitable as the main multimedia device (from 40 ″).
To determine which TV size it is better to buy, this rule will help - the length of the room should be multiplied by the number 6. The calculated result will correspond to the minimum diagonal, which will provide a comfortable viewing.
In addition, it is important to remember that television sets with a large diagonal for the sake of eye health cannot be viewed closer than from a distance of 2.5 meters. And television receivers with a small diagonal can be watched from a distance of 1.5-2 meters. This should be taken into account when thinking about which diagonal TV to choose.
Viewing angle
In most cases, the TV in the kitchen is stationary in one of the elements of the kitchen set or mounted on the wall. At the same time, it is important that from anywhere in the room a good view and visibility is maintained towards it.
Choosing a TV for the kitchen with a good viewing angle will be easier if you understand these points:
- This concept itself implies the presence of a maximum angle from which the viewer is able to distinguish a clear image on the screen.
- The viewing angle is higher for television sets with a more expensive and high-quality matrix.
- Most TVs for this purpose have a viewing angle of 170 °. But eminent brands produce devices with indicators of 175-178 °. This allows you, even while in the kitchen, to enjoy high quality content.
- Inexpensive kitchen televisions most often have a viewing angle of 160 °. But for small kitchens this is enough. In addition, the price of such devices is quite affordable.
The above concepts apply to the horizontal viewing angle, since the vertical angle of all devices is smaller due to the structural features of the matrix.
Screen view
Cheap tube TVs have long lost relevance. It is better not to install such a device in the kitchen for several reasons:
- They are more overall than LCD or plasma, so in small kitchens they will take up a lot of space and interfere with work.
- Humidity is not uncommon in such rooms, and tube TVs do not tolerate it well.
- Such devices are equipped with a kinescope that converts electrical signals into light signals, and it affects the eyes badly. And the waves emitted by them as a whole negatively affect health.
It is more appropriate for kitchens to prefer televisions with an LCD or LED screen.
Functional
The set of auxiliary functions that the device must have is selected individually according to the desires of the consumer. The most popular are models that are capable of:
- play all kinds of files from external media;
- carry out a slide show of photos;
- when the display is off, play the built-in radio.
Some consumers are specifically looking for wireless TVs in the kitchen with wi-fi. These devices include an analog wi-fi tuner, as well as a monitor with a diagonal of 15 ″. You can connect anything to the tuner (cable or satellite TV, PC and any other storage media). Moreover, you can install it in one place, and the monitor can be moved according to needs anywhere in the kitchen space.
Among modern models of kitchen TVs, there are often those that are built into the kitchen furniture. And also come across models of refrigerators with a TV screen built into the door. Such an idea is very fashionable, stylish and modern, but pleasure is not cheap.
Model Reviews
Gone are the days when a pendant TV with the smallest diagonal could buy up to 3000 rubles. The minimum price at which LCD TVs with a 15-inch screen start is 110 dollars (6500 rubles).
Ruby RB-19SE2T2C
This 19-inch TV has a compact size that allows you to place it in a small space. The design implies the possibility of mounting the device on a standard bracket. Thus, by placing the television on the wall, you can save space.
Despite the fact that this LED device has a small screen size, it has a wide viewing angle (170 horizontally and 160 vertically), provides clarity and brightness of the image regardless of what angle the room is viewed from. You can connect a large number of channels to the device. And also it has various modes of operation, which makes use more comfortable.
TV is made in Russia. It has progressive scan, digital noise reduction and supports HD READY (720 r). In addition, it is equipped with a “parental control” function and a sleep timer. Consumers give high marks to this device and consider it a worthy option in its price category.
LG 24LF450U
The budget model with the innovative standard of digital television is DVB-T2, which allows you to watch popular TV channels in digital quality without interference, free of charge and without special equipment that costs a lot of money. Some users on the forums rated it as the best available TV for the kitchen.
In addition, this device is equipped with a light sensor, which takes care that the eyes do not overwork when viewing. Even while watching content in the kitchen, you can enjoy crisp and loud voices. And the television set is able to save electricity.
The screen is equipped with a backlight emanating from a semiconductor chip, which makes the overall image clean, black color more expressive, and bright colors - as close as possible to reality. The 24-inch device is still compact enough for a small kitchen, but its Triple XD processor delivers color, contrast, and clarity.
Samsung T24D391EX
This LED TV has a screen diagonal of 23.6 ″ and an amazing design. The device is equipped with a unique case painted in two colors. This model can well decorate the room.The design seems unusually light and airy.
The screen has a resolution of Full HD. It is possible to hang the TV on the wall. For ease of use, the monitor screen can be tilted, which will not affect the image quality. The device has the same viewing angles horizontally and vertically - 178 °.
On the screen of this device, you can simultaneously view images from two signal sources. The monitor is equipped with most of the main connectors. This model will be a good solution for the kitchen or for a small room.
Sony KDL – 24W605A
Professionals mark this model as the best TV for the kitchen. This device has a fashionable design, surround sound and reproduces all kinds of content in high quality. X-Reality PRO technology brings quality closer to HD.
The horizontal and vertical viewing angle of this model is 176 °. It is equipped with a wireless mirror image screen. The vertical frequency is 200 Hz, but it can be changed depending on the selected programs.
Many choose this particular manufacturer because they value quality. As a rule, consumers have no complaints about the declared characteristics.
Installing a TV device
When the question - how to choose a TV in the kitchen - is resolved, then it's time to think about its proper installation.
There are such mounting options:
- The swivel bracket is firmly fixed on a flat, solid surface. The television receiver is put on the holder located on it. This option is suitable for devices in which all the connectors are located on the bottom or side so that nothing interferes with the mount.
- Miniature models of television sets are most often fixed to the lower elements of the kitchen set. In this case, a swivel bracket is also used.
- Some small models can be installed in the kitchen cabinet. In some cases, you can hide the inconsistency of the TV with the overall design of the kitchen space.
- Some simply mount the TV on a worktop or separate bedside table. But in the kitchen this is far from a practical option.
When installing the device, it is better to resort to the services of a specialist or find clear step-by-step instructions on the Internet. It is important that the TV is at the maximum distance from the stove.
Service Recommendations
Even the best TV will quickly become worthless if it is not used properly.
It is useful to follow these recommendations:
- Do not allow liquids to spill onto the TV screen and body. If this happens, the device should be turned off and wiped thoroughly.
- Ventilation grilles must be regularly thoroughly cleaned of dust and greasy deposits. If this is not done, then the electronic components will overheat, and this will shorten the life of the device.
- Do not clean the TV with ordinary detergents used on kitchen surfaces. For these purposes, you need to use wipes soaked with special compounds, as well as antistatic gels.
It’s not difficult to choose the right TV in the kitchen if you initially make the correct calculations of the optimal size of the device based on the area of the room, as well as correctly position it. And if he is also properly looked after, then the purchase will be able to please for a long time.
