7 Smart Outdoor Technology Gadgets for Making Backyard Oasis | Digital trends

This is the time of year when you can think of relaxing in the backyard without any care in the world. Whether you’re hanging out with friends around the patio table, drowning in a hot tub, or just being lazy with a hammock, make the most of your space, it can pay dividends. Not only will you save money on restaurants and bars by making your place better than going out, but you will also be able to reduce stress, get a good night’s sleep and really enjoy the summer.

Outdoor space can be difficult for a tech fan due to lack of components, limited Wi-Fi range and plug-in space. With the advancement of battery storage, connectivity and waterproofing, your problem is solved. It’s time to dump her and move on. We have some great picks to help you make things the way you want them to be and automate things along the way.

Philips Hugh Outdoor Light

Add color to your garden

Outdoor lighting is a key first step in creating the perfect backyard environment. Added light can keep you safe from hidden dangers as well as from predators. Best of all, it can really make a statement. Imagine that your yard is illuminated with colors so that you can continue to party long after sunset.

Philips Hugh outdoor light strips are a great choice here. You can use them to line walkways, create a border for flower beds, or hang from the side of your building. They come with mounting clips for placement along railings or posts. These lights have an IP67 rating, which means they can withstand any kind of weather without worry.

They work with Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit and Google Assistant, and you can create routines to turn them into specific colors and modes. You can control the appearance and brightness of the light through the Hue app. The lights are dim, have a diffused light effect and can change color.

Philips Hugh Outdoor Light

Add color to your garden

Bose SoundLink Flex

Waterproof sound for hard work

In the past, outdoor speakers meant moving your boombox around or running a lot of speaker wires in a place that is safe from rain. Nowadays, we have wireless connection and waterproof devices. You can take your tunes anywhere and even customize the sound and point it wherever you want. There are several solid options for wireless outdoor speakers.

The Bose SoundLink Flex delivers high quality sound from relatively small speakers. Bose has made a name for itself by providing amazing speakers, and the SoundLink Flex is no exception. It has a 30-foot range from your device and remembers the last eight devices attached to it. The app offers custom algorithms and sound balancing, and the speaker can also receive calls from your phone. It offers 12 hours of play time before recharging and has an IP67 rating of It even floats!

Bose SoundLink Flex

Waterproof sound for hard work

JBL Flip 6

Popular and effective

JBL’s Flip 6 lets you stream music from two separate mobile devices so you can share DJ duty. It has a two-way speaker system and even has a separate Twitter feature to expand the range of sound. Like the SoundLink Flex, it is IP67 rated, so it can withstand components and the battery should last 12 hours before it needs to be recharged. It also offers general control over the unit and an app to fine-tune the sound. It comes in several fun colors and designs.

JBL Flip 6

Popular and effective

Ring spotlight cam

Add light and safety

Keeping an extra eye on your home is always a good idea. Security cameras can help there.

The ring has a great line of outdoor cameras, whether you have space to wire them or need a battery powered model. They feature two-way audio, advanced motion detection, and a wide field to ensure the entire yard is in the frame. The app lets you view the camera live or review captured footage. They are compatible with Amazon Alexa.

Ring spotlight cam

Add light and safety

Weber Genesis II 3-burner gas grill

All grilling power, plus tech smart!

The party isn’t hopping until the grill lights up, and the smart grill is all the rage. These are adaptable and will help you make sure your food is perfect every time. You can use the app to connect to the grill probe and see the cooking temperature as the day progresses.

Weber Genesis Smart Grill has built-in probes that connect wirelessly to their app, allowing you to monitor the temperature of what you’re grilling. The app takes you through the step-by-step recipe from preparation to serving and will alert you when it’s time to take food from the grill. There are optional grill lights that illuminate the kitchen and front knobs.

Weber Genesis II 3-burner gas grill

All grilling power, plus tech smart!

Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller

Use less water on your grass in summer

Rachio has made managing your sprinkler system almost effortless. Install the sprinkler control box, then connect your smartphone or other device to set the schedule and see how much water your grass is getting. It also checks the local weather to determine if it has rained. If so, it will change the schedule to avoid excess water. The system will adjust the amount of water the sprinklers are using based on what water you are supplying (bushes, vegetable gardens, grasses, etc.).

Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller

Use less water on your grass in summer

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