With spring-like temperatures and sunshine finally rolling through Missouri and St. Louis, your thoughts may be turning to preparing your outdoor areas for warm-weather fun in spring, summer, and early fall. You might have a project that you're planning, like expanding your patio, a new pool, or an outdoor kitchen. One of the best ways to make those areas an extension of your comfortable indoors is to add high-quality audio and video entertainment. With all your entertainment options right there, why come back inside?

As a home technology and outdoor AV company, Elite Technology Solutions can show you all the options for adding that extra dimension of fun to your outside spaces. Keep reading below to see how AV can put the crowning touch on your new outdoor amenities.

Read on to discover some of our favorite outdoor entertainment system options for your St. Louis home.

Summertime is nearly here, so how do you plan to enjoy your time outdoors? With outdoor speakers, you can transform your Town and Country patio and pool spaces into a haven of premium sound performances. 

But which outdoor speakers are best? That answer depends on your media preferences, property layout, and budget. Working with an outdoor AV specialist like Elite Technology Solutions empowers you to ramp up your leisure time. If you’d like a serene morning with your favorite melodies or a vibrant gathering around the fire pit, you're all set with Elite's assistance.

Dive into the top considerations for bringing stellar soundscapes to every corner of the property!

Given the current health crisis, we're all spending the majority of our time at home. It's not difficult to get bored with the daily routine when the venue doesn't change. Fortunately, when it's time to relax, we still have a plethora of audio and video content available to keep us both entertained and educated.

As the weather warms around Missouri and St. Louis, spending more time outside will be positive for wellbeing and a change of scenery. And the easiest way to do that is in your backyard and outdoor spaces. One way to add more options to outdoor activities at home is with audio and video entertainment.

What can you do with outside AV? Think of following an online yoga class al fresco with an outdoor TV. With outdoor speakers, family members can listen to favorite music while getting school and remote work done. And when it’s time to relax, the right music will set the mood, all while enjoying needed fresh air.

Read on to discover some of our favorite outdoor entertainment system options for your St. Louis home.

Are you looking to add more entertainment to your outside spaces? It’s a great way to extend your living to the outdoors. Imagine music in spring and summer that flows seamlessly from inside to outside as you move through your house, or watching a Cardinals game on TV as you grill a summer meal in your outdoor kitchen. Outdoor entertainment makes the most of your time and investment in outdoor amenities. 

However, you don’t want to use equipment meant for indoor use outside – like a TV. Further, outdoor audio is different than indoor audio. You want a professional outdoor AV company that understands what’s needed for an outdoor entertainment system that will last you many years in your St. Louis, MO home. Keep reading below to learn everything you need to know. 

Some people may not even know that outdoor TVs exist. How is an outdoor TV different? The most important aspect is their resistance to the elements. An outdoor TV must withstand rain, humidity, heat, cold, and even infiltration by insects. Beyond that, outdoor TVs also need screens that can minimize reflections from ambient light and get bright enough for daytime viewing in lots of light.

Some people install regular indoor TVs in covered patio areas. Should you do that? We don’t recommend it. Most indoor TVs are made for controlled temperature conditions. Scorching summer temperatures could cause it to overheat, and freezing temperatures might render it inoperable for the next season. And indoor TVs are not prepared for outdoor humidity, not to mention that they can’t get wet in any way.

What else do you need to know about outdoor TVs for your Frontenac, MO, home? Keep reading for more.