May 25, 2026
[FR] TV in the Bathroom? Waterproofing and Safety Rules
![[FR] TV in the Bathroom? Waterproofing and Safety Rules](/_next/image?url=%2Fblog%2Fbathroom-tv.png&w=3840&q=75)
< p > The ultimate luxury is a TV at the foot of the bathtub.But electricity and water don't mix. Using a regular indoor TV in a bathroom is dangerous and will destroy the TV quickly due to humidity.
< h2 > 1. Humidity is the Killer
< p > Even if you don't splash the TV, the steam from your hot shower condenses on the cool internal circuit boards. This causes corrosion (rust) on the contacts. A regular TV will die within 6-12 months in a full bathroom.
< h2 > 2. The Solution: Rated Waterproof TVs
< p > You need a TV with an < strong > IP65 or higher rating. Brands like Sylvox or Séura make TVs specifically sealed against water jets and steam.
< br > Heated Screens: These special TVs have heated glass fronts so they don't fog up when the room gets steamy.