Last year, you had to attend your older brother’s July 4 rally enviously. You Wanted to host the party, but he insisted. But Champ’s beer ran out, he had to order pizza because he forgot to buy a burger, and your father had a lot in common with politics. Capri-sun in hand, you sit in your lawn chair, holding a devilish smile, and thinking: Next year will be my year.
So just a few days away with Independence Day 2022, if you are ready for an unforgettable event on July 4th and need to come up with a few ways to impress your guests and put the big brother in his place. Our advice? Break your Wi-Fi password, set aside your sibling competition, and provide the 4th best of all time with some of these amazing smart home devices and features.
Light up the night with smart lighting
If you host Shindig on July 4th and want to dazzle your guests with patriotic lights or a simulated fireworks display, then outdoor smart lighting apps can go. And whether you decide to go with LED string lighting, floodlights or any other type of outdoor source, there are a few ways to go about the summer vacation feeling.
Philips Hue is available for both indoor and outdoor automation systems and the Hue app. iOS And Android Device) can help you create some truly amazing 4th July light display.
After launching the app, go to the dynamic light scene and choose red, white and blue in a circle between your three colors. As you toggle the dynamic function, your outdoor lights will vibrate in three different shades for an All-American Extravanger.
And if that’s enough, you can take one yourself Phillips Hugh Lily Spotlight Three-Pack. Notice the spotlights on the trees, choose red, white and blue as your three colors and jump into the aura of our country’s visible galaxy.
Do a classic blockbuster project
Nothing screams like a Hollywood tentpole film on the big screen in the summer. Nowadays, splurging for movie tickets can be quite expensive, so why not treat your Independence Day attendees to a movie night that they will never forget?
All you have to do is set up a screen (P7 can enlarge a picture up to 120 inches), connect your phone to P7, turn on Netflix and start a Flick streaming that everyone will know and like.
And if it’s more quality than portability for you, we recommend Optoma UHD55. A bright 4K projector with a total brightness output of 3,600 lumens, the UHD55 is HDR-compatible, provides a 240Hz refresh rate (via advanced gaming mode), and can project an image up to 302 inches. Let’s just say you’ll be in the discussion around you when you screen Jaw For all your friends and family.
Although many projectors have some type of onboard audio, the sound is usually a bit low, so we recommend combining gorgeous visuals with an external audio source for the best cinematic experience. And speaking of audio …
Rock the block with a smart speaker
Celebrating our country’s independence is a habit that is best influenced by good food, swimming pools and our favorite Spotify playlists. And what could be a better way than to indulge in some patriotic music (or top 40 hits) Great smart speaker?
With a Amazon Echo, You’ll be able to stream popular songs and podcasts from a variety of music platforms. Just tell Alexa to fire any song, show, or playlist and the voice assistant will start broadcasting the source directly from the speaker – no need to in-app button-mash. Even better, you can allow your guests to connect to the speakers using Bluetooth, so that everyone can hear a variety of sounds from Vitamin C to NSYNC (this is a throwback) Independence Day)
Two flaws in the hardware like the Amazon Echo and the like Google’s Nest Audio Speaker These speakers need to be wired to power and most of the music-streaming capabilities need to be connected to Wi-Fi to work. A wireless Bluetooth speaker may be your best bet if you’re on a short supply of outdoor outlets.
Device like powerful Soundboks Go Long lasting battery life, durable and waterproof, and can be nice and loud to compete with the sound of illegal fireworks exploding across your zip code.
Free up your inner chef with a smart grill
Close your eyes friend Now, imagine the glorious sizzling sound of hamburgers and hot dogs Cooking on the grill. Too much saliva? An iconic head of July 4th (and a testament to Pavlov’s drilling dog), the barbecue meals are what your lucky friends are expecting from their party host. Sure, he’s bringing brownies and he’s bringing potato salads, but that’s it Yours House, which means You Meat dishes need out.
Fortunately, you can be admired as an unforgettable grill champ with a web-connected smart grill. Wait now Outdoor grills Connect to Wi-Fi? They can bet you!
One of our favorite options is the hall Trigger Ironwood 885, A wood-pellet Savant 7 that you can pair with your Wi-Fi network Once paired up, you can download the Traeger app to monitor and adjust the grill’s cooking temperature, as well as use the Alexa voice command to adjust the temperature, turn the grill on and off, and set the timer.
If you’re hosting a small group of people, Traeger Pro Series 575 The cost is a bit low, has a small cooking surface and can be linked to Wi-Fi for in-app controls and Alexa commands.
Secure your accommodation with a smart lock (or two)
There is nothing wrong with making mistakes on the safe side. While we’re assuming you’ll get a connection with all of your 4th July participants, a little more adult drink for a party can lead to some weaker decisions. And sometimes it’s hard to believe that your friend won’t invite Them Friends (although you explicitly told them not to).
Whatever the insecurity, decorating your home is never a bad idea Smart locks and smart padlocks for big social events.
For your front, side, and back door, August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th generation) Easily fits into your existing Deadbolt assembly, is compatible with many voice assistants, and has in-app monitoring and scheduling features.
And for your outdoor shed and backyard gate gate, a great smart padlock MYPIN Smart Fingerprint Padlock. It has an onboard fingerprint scanner that can store up to 10 prints at once, and with a Bluetooth connection for remote locking and unlocking with your phone, you’ll be able to keep your valuables under lock and key, giving you absolute peace of mind. Enjoy a good time with your loved one.
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