A:Answerthe user manual says there is a sensor that adjust the brightness of the TV to the amount of light in the room. Good question for a Best Buy guy or someone from Samsung. I am not using this TV in a bedroom.
A:AnswerAs long as it is sheltered from the weather, I don't see why not.
I don't believe it has been weatherized or designed for outside use. Long term exposure to humidity and temperature changes would of a concern,