Need a Screen Protector for a 77 Inch OLED

andyarlo on 06/04/2024 - 13:10
Last edited 06/04/2024 - 15:05 by 1 other user

Hi everyone, just got a 77 inch S95C from a deal on Samsung EDU store. Sweet deal and TV. Wall mounted with speaker. Very Happy with it.

My 11 month old Son has taken to climbing up on the entertainment unit and smacking the screen with his hands. Starting to get light scratches on it which is fine, you don’t notice when it’s on BUT if he grabs a toy or something and gives it a whirl, I am going to lose it.

Just got thinking, a screen protector might work. Found a few that are quite expensive that fit. Might investigate some Perspex solutions too.

Couple of questions if anyone knows.

  1. Would a screen protector heat up the panel a bit and wear out the TV any faster?
  2. Does anyone have a protector they could recommend ?

Thanks team

Arlo

Electrical & Electronics Samsung

Comments

    • Rally Dave on 07/04/2024 - 08:36

      That is so wrong in this day and age. Change that to parent.

      • quick-dry on 07/04/2024 - 10:54

        a parent that does her job? …. so the wife is not the parent? and replace her with the parent? harsh, but the plot thickens… :p

      • belongsinforums on 10/04/2024 - 22:51

        But op clearly said that his wife takes care of the kids

    • Analytical Therapist on 07/04/2024 - 11:37

      This is a brave man right here lol.

      • TEER3X on 07/04/2024 - 16:08
        +7

        I'll say anything behind a keyboard

        • WhyAmICommenting on 09/04/2024 - 15:11

          Do you have trouble typing with your small arms?

          You must really appreciate wireless keyboards.

  • GordonD on 06/04/2024 - 19:50
    +2

    You could buy a sheet of polycarbonate big enough to cut to size and velcro or otherwise fasten to the frame surrounding the TV. Or build a frame and put it in front of the TV.

    But 1mm thick, which wouldn't provide much protection except preventing scratches would cost $100, 2mm would cost $150, and 3mm would cost $200. You can go up from there to bulletproof. Or if you want Mythbusters bombproof.

    • andyarlo on 06/04/2024 - 21:50
      -3

      Thanks, I think a couple of mm should do the trick. Maybe 3mm to be sure. It’s just some insurance.

      He will grow out of it in a few months. It’s just till we get past this curiosity phase.

    • gakko on 09/04/2024 - 12:27

      This for sure, buy some polycarbonate from the closest place what cuts and sells plastic. I've done a big sheet for glazing and its great. Gonna be DIY hanging it from the TV or whatever though.

  • Mechz on 06/04/2024 - 20:33
    +2

    Just leave your kid at childcare.

    • TEER3X on 06/04/2024 - 20:46
      +2

      This is the way

      • Mikeer on 07/04/2024 - 23:41
        +9

        Wow comments like these confirm my suspicion that there’s a high amount of neckbeards on OzB forums.

  • Aust on 06/04/2024 - 20:34
    +1

    Make sure your home contents insurance covers accidental damage.

    • andyarlo on 06/04/2024 - 21:56
      -4

      I don't have insurance but might look at contents. Good idea.

      • Mechz on 07/04/2024 - 00:09
        +8

        lol

      • Analytical Therapist on 07/04/2024 - 11:39
        +3

        Are you f*****g insane? Not having home/contents insurance in this day and age? Spends ~$4200 on a tv but won't insure his most valuable asset…

        • boretentsu on 17/04/2024 - 20:58

          He bought a very expensive TV with a mobile baby at home knowing he wouldn't be able to keep it out of its reach and that he couldn't trust it. Seems pretty on point.

      • casho on 07/04/2024 - 13:15
        +1

        wtaf!?

  • Dollar General on 06/04/2024 - 20:59
    +3

    Best to teach your kid not to climb on things. One day he may climb onto something large and not anchored and it could tip over and crush him

    • andyarlo on 06/04/2024 - 22:01

      Yeah it’s a worry till he starts following instruction.

      • Rally Dave on 07/04/2024 - 08:38
        +2

        So he had done intellectual challenges already then. They have proven that infants as young as six months old can learn instictive behaviours.

    • Mechz on 07/04/2024 - 00:12

      Just a short electric fence wire that he has to grab on the way up should teach him quick.

  • try2bhelpful on 06/04/2024 - 21:16

    As others have said you need to find a barrier to keep the kid away from the TV. Instead of an entertainment unit can you wall hang the unit where he can’t reach it? If not can you get a taller unit. You will need to child proof your house and this is just one part of it.

  • andyarlo on 06/04/2024 - 22:02

    Everything else is pretty good. Just this part of the lounge room we cant really do much with.

  • John Kimble on 06/04/2024 - 23:30

    About 1.5 years ago, 3.5 year old son threw a marble like toy at an old plasma we had and cracked it. I was annoyed, but it was a free hand me down, so no biggie. This was on Grandma's watch whilst we were at the hospital giving birth to baby no 3 (or shortly after the birth).

    We bought a new Samsung Frame TV shortly after (first ever new TV I've bought) and no one is allowed to touch it or throw anything near it. All three kids know this (aged 8, 5 and 1.5).

    Occasionally they get close when excited or trying to point out something on the TV, but I am very firm with my reminders to get off the TV unit and away from the TV!

    Pretty lucky so far with no major incidents, but something is bound to happen. 😭

    • belongsinforums on 10/04/2024 - 22:52
      +2

      I'm going to ask you some questions, and I want them answered immediately

  • Alley Cat on 06/04/2024 - 23:54

    DIY one from a fish tank? If you make it large enough you can just sit the tv inside the tank. That’s probably more expensive than replacing the broken screen tho. But you only need one side to be glass, so the other sides can be wooden. I somehow doubt screen protectors can do much about projectile weapons 😰 Alternatively, consider clicker-training ;)

  • USER DC on 07/04/2024 - 00:18
    +1

    Here's an idea
    encase the Wall mounted TV in a glass box. When the bloody glass breaks and hurt the child, child will know themsleves not to mess around with glass.

    I really don't understand what the heck you need screen protector for ??? Only reason for that should be scratch prevention, (and if such such is your intention, then IDK to be honest just buy random plastic screen protectors from amazon not this one (but like these kinda sizes of 14-16" https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B07D48LXJ3), then stick multiple of them on TV, may look a bit akward but can be very very cheap.

  • Halo375 on 07/04/2024 - 07:44

    Can you wall mount it higher so it is out of reach?

    • TEER3X on 07/04/2024 - 09:28
      +1

      They are climbing onto the entertainment unit to reach it. It would be far easier just to temporarily remove the entertainment unit than to mount the tv on the ceiling.

      • s1Lence on 07/04/2024 - 10:54
        +2

        true, but if they want to keep the unit they can use r/tvtoohigh for suggestions

        • WhyAmICommenting on 09/04/2024 - 15:13
          +1

          r/Childtoohigh
          r/Parenttoodistant 😂

  • Rally Dave on 07/04/2024 - 08:42

    If parenting is out, I've seen people use perspex covers made and your local perspex shop can probably been out up to hang over it. Just need to make sure they leave ventilation open on the top and note that it will impact your viewing a bit. But you can airways lift it off when the child has gone to bed. My brother in law lost a TV years ago from kids throwing things and they had this done. Great when you are playing the Wii, Switch etc.

  • 82norm on 07/04/2024 - 09:22

    Perspex is an idea, but it’s not cheap. Probably just need 2-3mm thick. You could put some type of spacer between it and the TV, such as a few washers. In terms of how you might then mount it on the TV, this might sound crappy, but get some rare earth magnets… stick on the corners of the Perspex and in the centre outer edge. It will require you to stick something on the TV corners too ( washers) colour them black so you can’t see them. You’d be surprise how strong these magnets are. Just an idea.

    • eug on 09/04/2024 - 15:01

      There isn't much to stick the washers to, on these virtually bezel-free TVs.

  • MaXcon on 07/04/2024 - 09:39
    +18

    Does anyone have a protector they could recommend ?

    Judging by the replies, durex

    • casho on 07/04/2024 - 13:16

      gold

  • Commander Shepard on 07/04/2024 - 09:43
    +4

    As I rained blows upon him, I realized there had to be another way.

    • RolandWaites on 07/04/2024 - 12:18
      +1

      that must have been some doll

  • Lululuke on 07/04/2024 - 10:07
    +6

    I can barely get a screen protector on an iPhone with dust and hair causing air bubbles. There’s no way in hell you’re getting 77” worth of screen protector on a tv without a mass of air bubbles.

    • whyisave on 07/04/2024 - 17:35

      ProTip:
      Apply the screen protector in the bathroom, after a hot shower.
      All that misty bathroom air helps!

      • rumblytangara on 08/04/2024 - 19:05
        +1

        Does a 70" TV fit into the shower?

        • whyisave on 08/04/2024 - 22:46
          +2

          The ProTip is available, for all shower sizes.

        • Minimum chips on 09/04/2024 - 18:31

          It does if you fold it up.

  • s1Lence on 07/04/2024 - 10:53
    +8

    buy a dog and train it to protect the screen from the infant

    • lunartemis on 09/04/2024 - 13:25
      +2

      OP's next post - "How can i stop the dog scratching at the TV" or "How can i stop the dog from abusing my infant"

    • solidussnake on 13/04/2024 - 07:50

      A pitbull called princess should do the trick

  • magster on 07/04/2024 - 11:30
    +12

    Judging on by op's responses, I'm not surprised the kid behaves this way. Demonstrating positive behaviour is the best way to teach a child

  • BuddhaBoy on 07/04/2024 - 12:09

    A TV screen protector?! Is that a thing?

  • ganymede on 07/04/2024 - 12:40

    Anyone putting any effort into proper parenting these days?

  • Morien on 07/04/2024 - 13:57

    ITT: You want car insurance? STFU! You should learn to drive instead!

  • Koolness on 07/04/2024 - 14:04
    +1

    Good luck OP.
    I was about to pull the trigger on the s90c but decided best to get the ozbargainers favourite, the TCL C845 instead. Won't be too fussed if my kids break this TV haha.

  • Gobbo14 on 07/04/2024 - 14:20

    Haha, wow, the majority of comments you're getting are totally unhinged.

    Absolute cookers who have clearly never raised a child (thank (profanity))

    Discipline on babies and toddlers is never guaranteed to work. Kids test boundaries, but also lack the capacity for consequential thinking. My mates toddler threw a toy car and accidentally hit the tv screen. Anything can happen!

    • Vita85 on 07/04/2024 - 19:07
      +6

      Ah yes, the old "it's the child's fault and never mine" excuse. Right. You know what good parents have in common? Their kids don't throw shit at their TV. Must be just you and your "mate".

  • daft009 on 07/04/2024 - 15:27
    +1

    My 2yo broke my lg OLED. in the bin it went :(

    65" c1

    • jack0 on 07/04/2024 - 17:32
      +18

      bit harsh on the kid, don't you think?

      • daft009 on 07/04/2024 - 18:16

        touche! :P

  • outlander on 07/04/2024 - 17:59

    You can use clear contact as a screen protector. Cheap and will stop scratches. Won't look that great though

    Alternatively Clear Acrylic Sheet comes in large sizes. They use it for window glazing. If you get a big piece and mount it inside a wood box that is 1cm away from your tv that should protect it from any thrown items

  • Aap Ke Papa on 07/04/2024 - 19:11

    Cage?

  • dvsbastard on 07/04/2024 - 19:54
    +5

    How you can have a 77 inch TV but not a clear 1m or so to put up a baby fence makes no sense to me. I can't even imagine what your setup is!

  • 50cents on 07/04/2024 - 20:05

    Bubble wrap the Tv or the Child!

  • fredk1000 on 07/04/2024 - 21:40

    I have scratches on my TV from the kids when they were toddlers, some metal toy scratches the screen, pretty deep but can't see it when there is a picture.
    This is a much older TV.

    Screen protector from kmart $28
    https://www.kmart.com.au/product/8-panel-pet-enclosure-42917…

  • lachhelix on 07/04/2024 - 23:21
    +3

    Lmao yeah good luck when you ruin the coating of the display on your OLED with a giant screen protector. Find a different way

    I had sympathy but then saw the stupid attitude you have when I read your replies to some of the comments and lost it all

  • eccaz on 07/04/2024 - 23:34

    Does a 77” screen protector even exist?

    • rumblytangara on 08/04/2024 - 19:07
      +1

      Just buy hundred phone protectors.

  • bamzero on 08/04/2024 - 02:17

    A stick on protector may help against scratches but I wouldn't count on it stopping impact from a toy etc.
    A perspex screen mounted with a little distance from the screen should do the job, but not going to be a very nice viewing experience.
    You might be tight on space but the easiest way is a physical barrier on the ground, otherwise mount the TV higher up out of reach. Of course neither of these will help once he learns he can throw his toys at the TV.

  • aaronaldo on 08/04/2024 - 06:26

    I had the same issue with my child. After breaking 3 TVs (2 at a hotel while holidaying), we ended up buying UST projectors which solved the problem.

    FYI. my son has sensory needs and we're still figuring out how to regulate/divert.

  • techno2000 on 08/04/2024 - 07:39

    I remember my friends toddler taking a pen and putting a big scratch on my brand new TV years ago. After that I had the TV wall mounted in a very high position.

  • smartazz104 on 08/04/2024 - 08:51
    +1

    The sensible option would be to get rid of the entertainment unit.

  • Wasabi Ninja on 08/04/2024 - 09:15
    +2

    This is how entitled spoilt brats are made.
    Raised 4 kids myself and at 11 months, unless they have some sort of disability, it’s easy to teach them not to touch power points, tvs, cables etc.

  • trapper on 08/04/2024 - 09:17
    +3

    fyi 'screen time' for an 11 month old should be 0 hrs, so he basically should never have even seen this TV switched on before.

    • John Kimble on 08/04/2024 - 09:26
      +1

      But in reality, this is extremely difficult to do for a lot of busy families…

  • gromit on 08/04/2024 - 09:31

    I think your better option will be a cage for the kid. The reality though is if he is climbing up on stuff the biggest risk is not that he damages the TV but that he pulls the TV down on top of him. You need to better monitor and teach the kid, these aren't phases they grow out of, they are dangers their parents teach them to avoid.

  • Randolph Duke on 08/04/2024 - 10:01
    +7

    Imagine dropping $4k on a 77in OLED and then ruining the image quality by using a screen protector or perspex.

  • Zapwap on 08/04/2024 - 10:02

    if he grabs a toy or something and gives it a whirl, I am going to lose it.

    Me too

  • jedimaster on 08/04/2024 - 12:27

    Put a playpen fence in front of the TV unit. That is what I did when my kid was that age. You can get a used one for cheap on facebook marketplace

  • MrKnowItAll on 08/04/2024 - 12:29

    Not a lot of options beyond getting a perspex screen protector (expensive !!) and good contents insurance (Woolworths will cover accidental TV damage, which is what we use).

    Kids are naturally curious and will push boundaries, intentional or not. Important to note that whilst we see a television, they see a window into a world where their favorite characters / friends live so naturally will be drawn to it.

    We've taken a bit of a different approach with our TV setup compared to the norm. By mounting it up quite high and adding spacers to the top row of screws, it angles down toward the couch and provides more of a cinematic feel. On top of that, we've also kept the factory screen protector on our Samsung (just have to carefully removal the white plastic bits on the sides).
    I will say that it's taken a hit or two from flying objects over the years. Whether any or all of that has helped total destruction is up for debate though.
    At the end of the day, this is pretty much the best we can do within legal bounds, aside from ditching the TV altogether (leads to more children) or not having children in the first place - much to the disappointment of some on here, locking kids in cages and water torturing them is NOT ok.

  • Saura on 08/04/2024 - 12:55
    -1

    Pretend to slap down/spank a fake toy baby that was "touching" the tv Infront of your kid. Might work at sending an indirect message.

  • sirlitchfield on 08/04/2024 - 13:15
    +2

    It's ok to instill a little bit of fear into your child to make sure they behave.

  • us3rnam3tak3n on 08/04/2024 - 14:02
    +1

    people on this thread that obviously have never raised a child
    Stick to your Op shop/packet noodle recommendations
    haha childless gamer enters the chat
    there’s a high amount of neckbeards on OzB forums
    I don't have insurance

    Troll post

  • crentist on 08/04/2024 - 15:15
    +2

    You could try placing some of these in front of the tv.
    Or perhaps one of these

  • pformag on 08/04/2024 - 16:00

    Can you get a taller entertainment unit in front, and raise the TV height?

    Something like this, that has no foot holds for the toddler.

    https://www.ikea.com/au/en/p/havsta-tv-bench-with-plinth-whi…

  • trigomorph on 08/04/2024 - 19:09

    if the tv is wall mounted, you could move the entertainment unit away or out of reach so he cant climb on it to reach the tv. Could also use like a puppys fence around the entertainment unit.

  • Drugzy on 08/04/2024 - 22:15
    +3

    Came for the comments and parenting advice, was not disappointed

  • rimwar on 08/04/2024 - 23:05

    A few Years later!
    https://imgur.com/a/wYhmQDS

  • sina566 on 09/04/2024 - 01:30
    +2

    Only on the internet does a request for tv screen protector options (no matter how weird that request is) on a bargain hunting website turn into a deluge of parenting insults from all sides XD

    • lachhelix on 09/04/2024 - 02:15

      😂😂

    • NigelTufnel on 09/04/2024 - 08:37
      +1

      I mean, it's also the only place I can really see anyone actually asking this question. I can't imagine someone sitting around a table for lunch and asking if anyone has any recommendations for a screen protector for their 77 inch TV because they're worried about their toddler scratching it and/or throwing things at it…

      • rumblytangara on 09/04/2024 - 09:20

        You'd mentioned amazed at all the face to face random parenting questions that new parents ask of others. I've asked multiple parents what sort of steps they've taken to protect speaker drivers, now that my kids are older others have recently asked me what I've done to babyproof various bits of electronic equipment.

        But I think that all the truly dumbest questions get asked anonymously on the internet, like "will a 75" TV fit into my closet?" Or "I was caught by a speed camera going 15 over, can I contest the fine because the other road that I usually take has a higher speed limit?"

        Because these questions are just too embarrassing to ask IRL, for fear of incoming ridicule from your peers.

        • NigelTufnel on 09/04/2024 - 10:42
          +1

          Interesting, after 2 kids I don't think I've ever asked or been asked about baby proofing solutions. Different circles I guess.
          Though to be fair, we took very few steps to actually baby proof anything other than some baby gates on stairs… Mostly so that our 2 dogs didn't barrel a toddler down the stairs trying to get to the postie. So maybe other parents realised I was not the person to ask…

    • eug on 09/04/2024 - 10:50
      +2

      Only on the internet does a request for tv screen protector options (no matter how weird that request is) on a bargain hunting website turn into a deluge of parenting insults from all sides XD

      I think it's because it looks like a classic XY problem.

      • sina566 on 11/04/2024 - 00:07

        I had no idea this was a thing. It's on the internet I guess…so it must be a thing hahah

  • surg3on on 09/04/2024 - 11:33

    Wall mount and kid can reach it? Odd

    • pformag on 09/04/2024 - 14:16

      The kid is climbing the TV cabinet in front of the TV.

      • surg3on on 09/04/2024 - 16:02

        bird spikes? :p

  • Laserface on 09/04/2024 - 12:00
    +3

    you dont need a screen saver you need to discipline your child.

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