{"id":7523,"date":"2022-08-10T10:15:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-10T09:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.equippd.uk\/journal\/smart-kitchen-appliances-to-change-the-way-you-cook-forever-3\/"},"modified":"2022-08-10T15:11:59","modified_gmt":"2022-08-10T14:11:59","slug":"summers-here-lets-automate-the-outdoors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.equippd.uk\/journal\/summers-here-lets-automate-the-outdoors\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer\u2019s here. Let\u2019s automate the outdoors"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
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The sun is out, the evenings are long and a relaxed hybrid of indoor-outdoor life is here. But let\u2019s not get too \u2018outward bound\u2019 \u2013 what happens if you want to enjoy all your smart home comforts in your garden? Here, we take you through some ideas on how to enrich your outdoor space, from a futuristic all-weather, anti-glare TV and crystal-clear outdoor sounds to al-fresco lighting to keep the party going long after the sun goes to bed. And what about working-from-garden? We have an outdoor WiFi plan, too.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\r\n

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Outdoor TV<\/b><\/p>\n

Over lockdown, TV was LIFE. As we\u2019ve spent more time at home, we\u2019ve seen how the humble telly has played an even more essential role in our everyday lives as an entertainment centre and news source. And we\u2019re not going to stop watching just because the sun\u2019s out. The clever folk at Samsung cottoned on to this and created the Terrace \u2013 a weather-resistant TV and soundbar system that has all the benefits of Samsung\u2019s QLED 4K line, including pristine picture quality, sleek design and intuitive smart TV features. The Terrace also features enhanced brightness and specs that are optimised to make outdoor viewing as immersive as the indoor experience. It was even included in last year\u2019s Oprah\u2019s Favorite Things holiday gift list featured in the December 2020 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine and on OprahMag.com. As Oprah says: \u2018The next-best thing to a drive-in? This futuristic outdoor television. Designed to withstand rain, snow, and extreme heat and outfitted with anti-reflection technology, it ensures socially distant screenings with minimal glare.\u2019 If it\u2019s good enough for Oprah, it\u2019s good enough for us.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Outdoor audio<\/b><\/p>\n

If you want outdoor sound that\u2019ll knock your socks off, head to Sonance. The architectural-audio specialist\u2019s Landscape Series is a totally scalable outdoor speaker system that delivers even volume coverage and unbelievable sound quality throughout any size space. Compared with other outdoor audio systems, such as the typical rock speakers commonly used in garden sound systems, the equipment doesn\u2019t try to mask what it is, yet still goes unnoticed in a garden. It\u2019s designed to fit in with your garden, rather than stand out. Small satellite speakers and below-ground subwoofers are hidden completely out of sight among plants and under foliage. The satellite speakers are constructed from a dark-brown composite that won\u2019t flake or corrode over time, camouflaging under your shrubs. Plus, they\u2019ll withstand everything the weather brings their way.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Outdoor furniture<\/b><\/p>\n

An automated garden needs some pretty high-end outdoor furniture to do it justice. We love designer Piero Lissoni\u2019s Borea, a new lightweight aluminium outdoor furniture collection for B&B Italia, featuring seating and tables with sustainability at its core. Borea includes outdoor chairs, sofas, armchairs and tables, creating a landscape of light furniture that is stackable, versatile and suited to face the elements. The frames are available in four painted earthy colours \u2013 anthracite, sage, clay and tortora \u2013 while the seats come in a selection of monochromatic and printed outdoor upholstery fabrics. Borea is designed to be 95% sustainable, featuring both recycled and recyclable materials, and built to be disassembled (so that each part can be disposed of separately at the end of its life).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Outdoor lighting<\/b><\/p>\n

Lutron is our go-to for lighting at home and in the garden. You can control different zones throughout your outdoor space via an app on your phone. Add lighting control to set the right ambience for relaxing with a book in your outdoor living spaces, such as patios, pergolas and balconies. For that long-awaited family or friends reunion, set your outdoor lights to match the occasion, whether it\u2019s a cosy dinner on the balcony, a barbecue on the terrace or party in the back garden.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Outdoor wifi<\/b><\/p>\n

Expand your home office into your yard with fast, reliable networking capabilities from Araknis and Pakedge via our favourite smart home system, Control4. Add an outdoor access point to expand your WiFi network outside your home so your remote workday can come with a side of fresh air and sunshine.<\/span><\/p>\n

Contact us<\/a> to learn more about using Control4 in your home<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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