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Our home’s outdoor spaces mean more to us than ever before.

Many of us realized during the pandemic the important role of our backyards for our mental and emotional health and well-being. They’re so important that even now post-pandemic, we’re still using our private outdoor spaces in more meaningful ways every day. Our patios, decks, pools, and gardens have become actual living spaces where we can relax, recreate, and enjoy the company of family and friends.

For those of us who prioritize audio and video entertainment, our outdoor spaces can transform into an ultimate private home theater.

This is where smart home technology has stepped to the plate, designing and integrating screens, projectors, sound systems, and lighting that not only provides a top-shelf experience in immersive entertainment, but is built to specifically withstand the special demands of an exterior environment, like wind, precipitation, and sunlight.

Let’s start with TVs. Choosing the right TV for an outdoor theater means choosing a screen that is sharp and clear, with a depth of color and nuance, in all kinds of weather and lighting variables. The right placement is critical, plus the right technology. One of the challenges in an outdoor home theater is direct sunlight. The Furrion Aurora Full-Sun Pro Series outdoor smart TV is perfect for the job. Its durability and visibility are amazing — even in a location with direct sunlight, with a 2,500-nit brightness and a high rated impact-resistant screen. It has heightened weather resistance, plus a broad temperature range and a super effective cooling system. Seriously – this TV can operate everywhere from 24°F to 140°F, which is one of the reasons we really like it in the extremes of our region. The cooling system uses industrial heat sinks so that it can operate at this broad temperature range. (Other TVs can develop isotropic blackouts in extreme temperature ranges.) The Furrion Partial Sun and Full Shade TVs offer even more options for our clients to create their ultimate outdoor home theater. 

With our expert integrators and designers, plus years of experience working in outdoor environments, we know how to position the TV for best operation in weather and light, while satisfying the biggest priority — the viewing preferences of our clients.

Like the screen, the audio is critical. Next time, we’ll look at supreme outdoor audio for your best home theater.

To learn more about how your outdoor spaces can become the ultimate home theater, call us at Jackson Hole AV. We’d love to discuss the possibilities.

 

*Image courtesy of Furrion.