How Premium Outdoor-Rated AV Can Ramp Up Your Entertainment

Outdoor–rated sound systems and TV displays are engineered with Mother Nature in mind to deliver optimal performances. Featuring weatherproof enclosures that protect internal components from rain, moisture, dust, and pests, these robust components are essential for enhancing social gatherings like barbecues, chats around the fire pit, and poolside hangouts not just during summertime but in all seasons!

Below, we explore these durable, aesthetically pleasing AV solutions, which are ideal for backyard spaces in Bellevue and the surrounding Seattle region. Keep reading to learn more!

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Do I Really Need Special Outdoor AV Equipment?

Without a doubt… yes.! Audio and video components you use in indoor environments will not do—especially in the rainy Pacific Northwest climate. You’ll leave yourself vulnerable to shock and reduce equipment life spans because electricity, electronics, debris, and water do not play well together unless wiring and enclosures have a specialized IP (Ingress Protection) rating to handle them.

In addition to durability, outdoor TVs should also be brighter and larger than the screens used indoors to overcome further viewing distances and the shining sun, even in shaded areas. Outdoor AV is a lifestyle enhancement that goes beyond wanting to add tech equipment for the sake of adding it. It allows you to create a new venue fit for family and friends to gather, relax, and enjoy themselves. 

Choosing the Right Sound System for Open-Air Spaces

The quality of your speaker system can make or break your outdoor entertainment experiences. Ensuring every music note and word of movie dialogue is crystal clear, even in an open space, requires expert AV system design, installation, and calibration. 

For an optimal sound distribution that doesn’t disturb the neighbors, our team positions speakers under roof eaves, along patio and gazebo overhangs, and among landscaping features to point toward seating and play areas. The result is aesthetically pleasing and strategically designed to blend form and function perfectly. Brands like Origin Acoustics and James Loudspeaker make it possible to bring yard-spanning soundscapes to your property.

Selecting the Best Poolside & Patio TV Displays

Outdoor TVs provide bright, clear pictures even in direct sunlight and full-shade spots on your property. Look for features like weather resistance, brightness, and durability from leading brands like Samsung and SunBrite that can handle the Pacific Northwest’s unpredictable weather every season. Having an outdoor TV is perfect for hosting Seahawks game day parties or enjoying a family movie night under the stars. With a proper setup, every guest gets an excellent view for a shared experience that’s both fun and memorable.

Professional Design & Installation

Before you run out to a big box retailer, wait! Professional system design and installation ensure that your outdoor technology additions are integrated seamlessly and function flawlessly. Bob’s Smart Home can help you plan the layout, install, and calibrate the equipment so everything blends effortlessly into your spaces and existing technology systems. 

Integrating speakers and TVs with smart home control systems will enhance usability and convenience. Using the same system you love inside, manage outdoor entertainment selections by adjusting the volume, changing the channel, or dimming the lights with a few button taps.

We’re Your Local Outdoor AV Specialist

Choosing the right sound system and TV, then integrating them seamlessly into your technology ecosystem transforms the outdoors into a luxurious entertainment oasis. 

Whether you’re in the greater Puget Sound, greater Seattle area, or throughout Western Washington, contact Bob's Smart Home here to continue exploring how we can help you elevate your next gathering. Enhance your summer nights and make every gathering unforgettable with Bob's Smart Home.