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July 23, 2024
Creating a Smart Backyard
Learn how you can build your very own smart backyard.
Many homeowners have embraced the convenience and cost savings of smart home technology, from energy-efficient smart thermostats to enhanced security with smart doorbells and cameras, to the ambiance created by smart lighting. Now, you can extend these benefits to your backyard! With a few adjustments to your Wi-Fi setup, Highline's fiber internet can cover your back porch, patio, and yard, ensuring seamless internet access for all your outdoor activities.
Here's how you can turn your backyard into a smart oasis:
Outdoor Mesh Wi-Fi Extenders
Start by extending your Wi-Fi coverage to your outdoor space with wireless access points or Wi-Fi extenders. These devices capture and amplify your home's wireless signal, providing broad coverage even in challenging outdoor conditions. Designed to withstand weather elements, these extenders are essential for maintaining a reliable signal for all your smart devices. Explore more about our Outdoor Mesh Wi-Fi Extender here.
Smart Outdoor Security
Enhance your backyard security with smart outdoor cameras and motion sensors. These devices allow you to monitor your yard remotely, giving you peace of mind when your kids are playing outside or when you're away. Smart cameras can detect and alert you to any unusual activity, including wildlife intrusions, ensuring your backyard remains a safe haven.
Outdoor Smart Speakers
Elevate your outdoor gatherings with waterproof, dust-tight smart speakers. These speakers connect to your music apps like Apple Music or Spotify, allowing you to enjoy your playlists outdoors. Whether you're hosting a pool party or a barbecue, smart speakers can fill your backyard with high-quality sound. Consider adding multiple speakers and pairing them for a richer audio experience.
Outdoor Smart TVs
Bring entertainment outdoors with smart TVs designed for outdoor use. These TVs are built to withstand the elements, making them perfect for watching sports or movies on your patio. Look for IP55-rated models for the best moisture and dust resistance, ensuring your outdoor TV remains in top condition year-round.
Smart Outdoor Lighting
Transform your backyard ambiance with smart lighting. From spotlighting trees and shrubs to stringing lights along pathways, smart lighting offers customizable colors, dimming options, and automation features that you can control with your voice. Enhance security with motion sensors that activate lights when movement is detected, adding both style and safety to your outdoor space.
Smart Fire Pits
Enjoy cozy evenings with a smart fire pit. Many models offer features like smokeless fires and adjustable flames, making fire building hassle-free. Whether you prefer a traditional wood-burning pit or a smokeless option, smart fire pits allow you to control the flames via your smartphone, adding convenience and safety to your outdoor gatherings.
Smart Barbecue Grills
Upgrade your barbecue game with smart grills that take the guesswork out of cooking. These grills monitor temperature and cooking times, ensuring perfectly cooked food every time. With smart features that notify you of your grill's status, you can enjoy stress-free cooking and impress your guests with perfectly grilled dishes.
By integrating these smart technologies, you can maximize your outdoor living space. Highline's fiber network ensures that your smart devices work seamlessly across your porch, patio, and yard, enhancing your home's functionality, security, and value.