Bluetooth is a convenient way to connect wireless speakers or headphones to your outdoor TV, but it’s important to understand its limitations—especially when used outside.
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless technology designed for connecting devices without cables. It works best over short distances and in environments with minimal interference.
Why Does Distance Matter Outdoors?
Indoors, Bluetooth signals bounce off walls and ceilings, helping maintain a stable connection.
Outdoors, there are no surfaces to reflect the signal, so it travels in a straight line.
This makes the connection more vulnerable to interference from:
- Physical obstacles like furniture or people
- Environmental factors such as wind or moisture
- Other wireless signals from nearby devices
Because of this, Bluetooth audio can become unreliable if your speaker or headphones are more than half a metre (about 20 inches) from the side of the TV screen.
What Happens Beyond This Range?
When you move further away:
- Audio may cut out or stutter
- There can be noticeable delays between video and sound
- The connection might drop completely
How Can You Improve Performance?
- Keep your Bluetooth speaker close to the TV—ideally within half a metre.
- Avoid placing objects between the TV and the speaker.
- If you need sound further away, consider wired connections or dedicated outdoor audio systems designed for longer ranges.
For further advice on installation and set-up, please contact our Technical department on 0203 4111 693 (opt 3) or
technical@proofvision.co.uk.