How loud is this unit? Will the noise interfere with television?
1880150
We keep ours about 2 feet away from the TV and it does not bother us; I might notice it when it is at its highest setting, but it doesn't disturb me, and I'm a person who dislikes noise. It makes a wind like noise, somewhat like a fan, but somehow less bothersome. Perhaps I just hear the "air flow" noise, not motor noise. This unit has different settings -- you can pick from any one of three flow levels, or let the machine pick the setting based on current air quality. So, if you find the higher settings too loud for you, you can put it on a lower setting. Wish I had a decibel reader so I could be more specific, but, alas, I do not. We keep ours about 2 feet away from the TV and it does not bother us; I might notice it when it is at its highest setting, but it doesn't disturb me, and I'm a person who dislikes noise. It makes a wind like noise, somewhat like a fan, but somehow less bothersome. Perhaps I just hear the "air flow" noise, not motor noise. This unit has different settings -- you can pick from any one of three flow levels, or let the machine pick the setting based on current air quality. So, if you find the higher settings too loud for you, you can put it on a lower setting. Wish I had a decibel... » Read More We keep ours about 2 feet away from the TV and it does not bother us; I might notice it when it is at its highest setting, but it doesn't disturb me, and I'm a person who dislikes noise. It makes a wind like noise, somewhat like a fan, but somehow less bothersome. Perhaps I just hear the "air flow" noise, not motor noise. This unit has different settings -- you can pick from any one of three flow levels, or let the machine pick the setting based on current air quality. So, if you find the higher settings too loud for you, you can put it on a lower setting. Wish I had a decibel reader so I could be more specific, but, alas, I do not. « Show Less
1880151
While you do hear the unit, it isn't loud at all and shouldn't interfere with tv. It's a bit like a small fan - not half the sound of an oven vent or a large electric fan.
2118231
The device will most of the time decrease the volume. It won't be desirable for senior who needs TV to be louder.
1760799
I installed my TV in my kitchen. I do have to set the volume at a high setting but it is loud enough to hear while I am cooking. It's not the best sound but sufficient and mets my needs for my kitchen area.
150651
I'm not sure I understand the question. I can watch tv and hear OK when it's running. Not terribly noisy. Hope this helps. Kathy
2253533
No. The loudest it gets is on Plama High. I run mine on Plasma Medium in the bedroom where I watch TV. Doesn't bother me.
1414599
same here. Set up tonight. This background noise is annoying. Like nails on a chalk board. Sending it back. Hoping for better replacement. Shame...it looks good for my small home office (in a spare bedroom). I don''t need fancy, but I don't need this headache that this tv is giving me.
71829
Its is pretty loud but I mostly hook it up with hdmi to tv and use tv sound.
1133563
There are two volume settings on it. Even the lowest setting is not very quiet. I can hear it while the tv is on at a normal volume...If that helps at all.
2067985
While I keep mine in the garage, it is very quiet. I wouldn't expect you to have any problems with noise levels interfering with TV viewing. I am very pleased with the performance.
712509
White noise. On the low setting it is very quiet. Never felt overwhelmed by noise. No trouble sleeping or watching TV with it on.
1972235
It does make a little noise. But I use it while watching TV & don't have to turn the TV up. Others may or may not hear it. I don't think it would be bothersome if they did. It automatically runs for 15 minutes but you can turn it off at anytime.
2212767
I've never experienced any interference between the tv and the sound of the monitor. And in my opinion, the audio is loud enough to hear over a loud tv. There are seven volume levels and an option to mute. We have been using this monitor for over a year and love it. The option to buy additional cameras and link them to the tv monitor has also helped us so much.
743641
Nope, its pretty quiet for me whether its Blu or regular, and its definitely not louder than the tv. That does some like a defective unit.
868384
Its loud enough if you like white noise. If its for cooling only its a little loud on the "HI" setting, enough to drown out the TV
2253534
Its not loud at all - I have it in my living room where my TV is as well and it barely makes more than a bit of a very light hum when it's running (I use the auto setting so it kicks on periodically when it needs to and usually in a low mode although once in a while higher). I can barely just hear it when there is nothing on like a tv or radio and sometimes miss it all together if I am focused on what I am doing. Can't hear it at all with the TV on.
2038019
Mine is noisy, but kind of a white noise. If I had it in the bedroom, it would not bother me, but I like that type of noise to be able to cover for other random noises from outside. It is most definitely NOT a quiet unit, though.
1258100
Yes, no problem. You can also put the TV on mute and the sound will only come from the speakers