How to Host a Winter TV Watch Party

Winter is coming, which means cold weather, dark evenings and the joy of needing no excuse to spend the night in front of the TV. However, what could be better than spending it with friends and family to make the evening truly special?

Make a night in front of the TV one to remember by throwing a Winter TV watch party. As experts in cheap TVs, it doesn’t have to cost the earth to get a set-up to make all your guests green with envy. Today, we’ll explain all you need to be the host with the most.

Choosing the Right TV for the Party

One of the key ingredients of a successful watch party is having the right television that suits your viewing needs and budget. Luckily, we offer an extensive range of TV options to cater to all preferences.

Smart TVs: Experience seamless streaming of online content directly on your TV. Smart TVs make it easier to access a variety of streaming platforms, allowing you to enjoy your favourite shows, movies, and even online games in one place.

4K TVs: For those who desire clarity and precision in every pixel, a 4K TV is an excellent choice. Our range of 4K TV deals delivers incredible detail and lifelike colours, offering an enthralling viewing experience.

OLED TVs: OLED TVs are perfect for movie lovers. With Organic Light Emitting Diode technology, they offer true blacks and vivid colours. Plus, their faster response time makes them great for action-packed movies or sports.

QLED TVs: QLED TVs use Quantum Dot technology, displaying over a billion colours for a lifelike viewing experience. This technology produces deeper blacks and brighter whites than an LED TV, providing an immersive visual experience.

Interestingly, all these TVs are not just top-of-the-range, but they come at highly affordable prices. We pride ourselves on our unique selling point – graded televisions. These are high-quality TVs from top brands—including our cheap Samsung TVs, Sony, LG, Panasonic, and JVC—that have previously been used in high street chains or returned by customers due to minor cosmetic imperfections. These devices are tested, graded, and re-packaged, allowing us to offer these TVs at a fraction of the original price.

Setting Up the TV

Setting up your new TV in the perfect spot is an important aspect of creating the ideal viewing experience for your winter watch party.

Whether you choose one of our cheap OLED TVs or our incredible range of cheap QLED TVs, there are several things to consider:

1. TV Height: As a golden rule, the centre of your TV should be at eye level when you’re seated. This reduces neck strain and ensures optimal viewing comfort. If you’re mounting the TV on a wall, ensure it is not placed too high.
2. Viewing Distance: Professional standards, namely the SMPTE (Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers), suggest optimal viewing distances based on TV sizes for maximum immersion. Generally, the ideal viewing distance is approximately 1.5 to 2.5 times the diagonal size of your TV screen. For example, if you have a 55-inch TV, the best viewing distance is approximately 6.8-11.5 feet.
3. Screen Tilt: If you’ve mounted your TV on the wall, a slight downward tilt can help improve the view from a lower vantage point. Be careful not to overdo it, though.

Setting up Your OLED or QLED TVS

Although most cheap smart TVs will be quite appealing with the settings above, depending on the type of display you have, it could change how you position it. QLED and OLED TVs, although they will generally give you great visuals, have unique optimal positioning due to the construction of each.

OLEDs offer outstanding viewing angles, which means you don’t lose much image quality when viewing from the side. This makes the set-up more flexible, and you can space the seating wider, which is ideal for hosting large parties and filling the room with everyone you want to spend the evening with.

Both QLED and LED TVs generally prefer direct, central viewing for the best image quality. Sideway viewing angles can sometimes make the colours appear washed out. So when organising your viewing party, a row-style cinematic arrangement is ideal and really gives the feel of being at the cinema whilst providing everyone with the ideal viewing angles.

Choosing the Programs or Movies for Your Watch Party

Choosing the right content for your watch party is an art in itself. You have to consider the preferences of your guests, ensuring you select programs or movies that cater to everyone’s tastes. A cheap smart TV can help provide you with easy access to a variety of streaming platforms like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, and Disney+. This prevents the need for external devices and wires cluttering up your set-up.

The first rule is to know your guest list well. If you’re hosting a family-friendly party, choose TV shows or movies that suit all ages. Alternatively, if it’s an adults-only event, you can opt for classic films, current popular series, or even a planned binge-watch of a thriller series. It’s also a good idea to have a mixed list of options ready. Some people prefer comedies, while others may love drama or action. Try to include different genres to cater to all tastes. You might also want to include some recent award-winning shows, cinema hits, or cult classics.

Creating the Perfect Watch Party Ambiance

Designing the perfect venue for your winter TV watch party is more than just placing a television; it’s about creating an ambience that will heighten the overall experience and comfort. Here are some elements you should consider.

Room Arrangement

How the room is arranged can significantly impact the viewers’ comfort and experience. Here are some tips for optimal seating arrangements:

1. Spacing: Make sure there is enough space for everyone to feel comfortable. If the room is compact, consider floor cushions that can be spread around.
2. Clear Path: Ensure that there is a clear path to and from the seating area to avoid any disruption once the show kicks off.
3. Available Seating: Have extra seating options like foldable chairs or cushions at hand, ready to be brought out if necessary.

Lighting and Decor

The right lighting and decor set the mood for an immersive experience. Here are some pointers:

1. Ambient Lighting: Soft, indirect lights produce less screen glare and provide a cinematic feeling. Consider using dimmers, lampshades, or LED strip lights behind the TV.
2. Theme It Up: Decorating the room according to the theme of the movie or show can be a fun way to enhance the immersion levels.
3. Comfortable Decor: Anything that adds comfort can be a bonus. Items like blankets, pillows, and rugs will make the environment more cozy.
4. Avoid Distractions: Try to eliminate distracting visual elements. Make sure window shades are employed to block out any external light that could interfere with the screen.

Enjoy World-Class Viewing with Electronic World

Crafting an unforgettable winter TV watch party is easier than ever with Electronic World. Regardless of your preferences or budget, we’re committed to helping you find a TV that not only enhances your viewing experience but is also friendly to your wallet.

Whether you’re looking for cheap TVs or an advanced 4K, OLED, or QLED TV, our extensive range of options cater to every viewing need. We understand that the array of choices can be overwhelming, which is why our team of experts is always ready to guide you through the process. Although we have made it simple to pick your ideal TV online, we always welcome you to visit our TV showroom in Birmingham.

Take the first step towards creating your dream TV watch party and find the perfect TV match with Electronic World today.