Watchable at four in the afternoon, rated for a marine layer, and it does not need a sign permit — because it is not signage.
Patio television is a seasonal business that stops working at lunchtime. A domestic set under a canopy is not bright enough for direct sun, it is not rated for the damp that comes in off the coast, and the one advertised as outdoor is usually a normal panel in a heavier box.
An outdoor LED screen runs at 7,000 nits or more and carries an IP65 rating on both faces, which means rain and washdown. It is legible in direct afternoon sun, and it is still on the wall in January.
Every dimension below is published, not estimated. The full ladder of ten sizes is on the video walls page.
| Size | Dimensions | Cabinets | Pitch | Resolution | Area | Weight | Closest viewing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O-1 | 11'6" × 6'7" | 7 × 4 | 2.9 mm | 1176 × 672 | 75 sq ft | 512 lb | 10 ft |
| O-2 | 14'9" × 8'2" | 9 × 5 | 2.9 mm | 1512 × 840 | 121 sq ft | 823 lb | 10 ft |
| O-3 | 23'0" × 13'1" | 7 × 4 | 3.9 mm | 1792 × 1024 | 301 sq ft | 1,210 lb | 13 ft |
Tell us the depth of the patio and which way it faces. Orientation to the sun changes the answer as much as the size does.
Generally not, if it faces your own seating area rather than the public right of way. A screen that faces the street and carries advertising is signage and does require a permit in Los Angeles. If your situation is close to that line, ask us before you order — we handle permitted signage as well and will tell you which side you are on.
For direct sun, 5,000 nits is the practical minimum and more is better. We specify 7,000 nits and above outdoors. For comparison, an indoor LED wall runs 600 to 700 nits and a domestic television around 300 to 500, which is why neither works on a patio in daylight.
Yes. The cabinets are rated IP65 front and rear, which covers rain and direct washdown. They are designed to live outside permanently rather than to be brought in.
Divide the distance to your furthest table by six. Most patios take our O-1 at 11'6" x 6'7" or the O-2 at 14'9" x 8'2". Larger beer gardens and drive-thru forecourts take the O-3.