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OUTDOOR TECHNOLOGY
landscape lighting in one-fourth of all their outdoor projects.
Furnishings/structures such as smart pergolas, grills, motorized
insect screens, heaters and other amenities are in 13% of
outdoor jobs, while exterior motorized shades are found in
10% of outdoor projects last year.
Outdoor Audio Product Choices
As noted, audio is the king of outdoor technology. One
reason might be the diverse types of audio solutions that
dealers can deploy. Obviously, the most-common task
associated with outdoor audio is burying cable. Eight out
of every 10 outdoor projects involve burying cable. Looking
at the flip side, it means one in five outdoor installations is
wireless. That high percentage shows the growing prevalence
of wireless solutions on the market from companies
Most Common Outdoor Video Components
Percentage of Outdoor Projects that Include:
Mounts
Outdoor TVs
TV enclosures
Projection screens
OTT antennas
Projectors
48%
42%
9%
8%
8%
7%
Dealers installed large format displays or screens over 80
inches diagonal in size on 14% of their outdoor projects.
Most Common Outdoor Lighting Components
Percentage of Outdoor Projects that Include:
Pathway lighting
Landscape/plant/fountain lighting
Security lighting
Exterior wall-wash lighting
Staircase/railing lighting
Exterior motorized awnings/screens/shutters
21%
21%
20%
18%
13%
4%
Pathway, landscape, security and wall wash lighting are all
about the same in terms of usage, showing that once clients
decide to have exterior lighting installed, they often opt to
do the whole yard as well as on the home itself.
Stealth Acoustics: Premium
Outdoor Audio & Video Solutions
Super-Sized,
Turnkey LED
TV Systems:
Stealth Patio
Theater (SPT)
large-format
outdoor LED
TV systems
allow home and business owners to supercharge outdoor
entertainment spaces! Three form factors are available.
SPT Extreme features a retracting display and
weatherized base cabinet ideal for recessing below
grade. Sizes 105 to 190 inches.
SPT Transformer features a 120-inch folding display
within a weatherized shell suitable for patios, pool
decks, and marine applications.
SPT Megalith features a fixed display that provides
outdoor entertainment 365 days a year, rain or
shine. Wall-mounted, free-standing, or hanging
options in sizes 101 to 339 inches.
SPT systems feature integrated 3.1 audio and take
the guesswork out of LED screen and lift system design
by packaging all necessary components in a complete,
turnkey solution. Most notably, the ultra-bright SPT
display provides stunning performance, even in direct
sunlight, where traditional weatherized TVs and projector
systems fall short.
Environmental Speakers: StingRay outdoor speakers
take on the harshest weather conditions without sacrificing
aesthetics or performance with their patented
FidelityGlass front radiating diaphragm technology. This
technology generates clear, unforgettable full-range
audio and makes the speaker IP68 waterproof - no
rusty grilles!
StingRay speakers have a minimal aesthetic impact on
their surroundings. White and black options blend with
almost any décor, and custom painted or an image wrap
lets them " Blend In! " or " Stand Out! "
Highlights of StingRay include:
Focused on clean aesthetics and invisibility
IP68 waterproof rating
Extreme 170° sound dispersion
Protected with self-resetting polyswitch circuits
Under-eaves models available
70V commercial audio available.
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