Plan Ahead with Show and Tell AV for the Ultimate Outdoor Experience

Blessed with excellent natural scenery and a dry, sunny spring and summer climate, Utah homeowners are increasingly investing in more sophisticated outdoor living amenities. Top among these are expansive covered patios, pools, outdoor kitchens, and extensive landscaping and gardens. And the perfect complement to these amenities is outdoor entertainment, so you can make the most of your outdoor areas and bring the best of indoor living outside. To maximize your experience, it’s helpful to plan for outdoor audio, TV, and networking at the start of the landscape construction process. Let’s discuss the options and why you should consider bringing in a professional integrator like Show and Tell AV at the outset of your outdoor project in Bountiful.

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The New Patio

Are you adding or extending a patio, perhaps adding heaters, fire pits, or fireplaces for cool weather use? Outdoor sound adds an extra dimension to your patio, whether entertaining guests with background music or relaxing on your own with outdoor yoga or lounging. Surface-mount wall speakers or integrated ceiling speakers in covered patios can bring high-quality sound outdoors, whether part or a whole home audio system or a separate one. An outdoor TV can add another dimension to your enjoyment, whether it's movie nights under the summer stars or just a favorite show al fresco.  

The New Pool and Spa

If you’re adding a pool, consider adding the soundtrack to summer splashing. Energize your pool parties with music, or relax and float to dreamy favorites. Water and weather-resistant speakers of many styles can grace your pool area, from speakers that disguise as rocks to outdoor tower speakers that make a design statement and discreetly hidden speakers in the surrounding landscaped areas. 

The Outdoor Kitchen

Inside, your kitchen is likely the hub of your home. You can duplicate that outside with an outdoor kitchen, especially with outdoor video and sound. You can keep an eye on the game with an outdoor TV and entertain your cocktail-sipping guests with high-quality video and outdoor speakers. 

Connectivity Everywhere

A strong network is essential for seamless outdoor living. Reliable Wi-Fi ensures that your devices work wherever you roam and access to your smart home features is fast and lag-free. Hard-wired TVs ensure optimized performance, and network connections to audio sources provide smooth audio streaming. 

Comprehensive Planning and Design

Prewiring and infrastructure planning are critical for outdoor entertainment integration. This involves cabling for distributed audio, network cabling for wireless access points, and power cabling for TVs and other devices. We can’t stress enough how important and valuable this is. Even if you plan to add an audio system three years from now, it will be far easier and less disruptive to do with the wiring infrastructure in place. Additionally, it’s important to plan for amplifiers and components for extensive audio systems, which can be located in custom cabinets under patios or outdoor kitchens. Aside from audio and power cabling, low-voltage wiring and network cabling support smart automation, lighting, security cameras, and other features. Working with Show and Tell AV from the start ensures expert planning and installation of all these elements, making your AV as integrated and seamless as the rest of your outdoor amenities. 

Planning for outdoor entertainment features early in your project can significantly enhance the functionality and enjoyment of your outdoor space. Are you ready to transform your outdoor experience with entertainment? Contact us here or start a chat below—we look forward to assisting you!