If you live in Ontario, you probably had a blast with the nice weather this weekend. The summer is close. At this time of year, many of our clients start thinking about outside Audio/Video to enjoy Ontario’s short but pleasant summertime.

Let’s get some ideas about the audio and video options you can incorporate into your existing Control4 or Crestron systems.

Below you can find the new Episode Radiance speaker system. The cool thing about these speakers is that they provide a very smooth sound in your back yard and you can have them act as the light fixtures too! So with less wiring, you get the smart lighting and audio system.

Radiance by Snap One

Outdoor Speaker

Another excellent sound system for outdoor is this Garden Array which is compatible with your Control4 and amplifier. So you can have a steady and high-quality sound inside and outside using the zones that are programmed for your smart home audio system.

You should add an outdoor TV if you have made a cabana-style area in your backyard. The outdoor TVs are still part of your Smart Home Automation ecosystem. So just like any TV, they can work with your Crestron or Control4 controller to channel the music to your outdoor speakers. What makes outdoor TVs different than regular TVs is durability under the rain, intense sun, etc.

They also work automatically with the outside light. This feature makes them completely different from indoor TVs. One of the brands that our staff and our clients both love for outdoor video is SunBrite.

Sunbrite