OUTDOOR LIVING
High-Tech Havens
IN OUR MODERN WORLD , TECHNOLOGY IS WOVEN INTO VIRTUALLY EVERY ASPECT OF OUR LIVES , INCLUDING OUTDOOR AREAS .
BY ASHLEY PROBST
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rom long-range Wi-Fi for those working from home to wireless speakers and movie screens for alfresco entertainment , technology helps make any type of outdoor activity more convenient . This is because everything can be controlled from homeowners ’ electronic devices , including lighting , sound systems , fire pits and more . With technological advancements readily available , it ’ s easier than ever to customize one ’ s backyard for any mood or event at the tap of a finger .
OUTDOOR SPEAKERS No entertainment center would be complete without stellar speakers . Sonos specializes in wireless home sound systems and also serves as a Wi-Fi network . Speakers can also be hidden among rocks to maintain a natural aesthetic .
COURTESY OF SONOS
COURTESY OF SAMSUNG
OUTDOOR TVS TVs like The Terrace by Samsung offer great picture quality even in full sunlight due to a weather-resistant , anti-glare screen . Designed specifically for outdoor spaces , The Terrace outdoor home theater experience uses a quantum dot light-emitting diode ( QLED ) display for better picture quality and allows for high-quality images even in full sunlight , which is possible because of a weather-resistant , anti-glare screen .
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