We’ve all been there: you’re hosting a summer cookout in the backyard, and want to change the song playing on your portable speaker. But your phone is charging in the bedroom, and after an hour or so, the portable speaker needs charging, too. 

In a home, outdoor living shouldn't mean leaving your smart technology at the back door. When the weather’s nice in Greater Boston and New England, you want to spend as much time as possible outdoors. Ideally, your outdoor spaces should be just as easy to manage as your living room. 

Integrated outdoor living spaces mean your landscape lighting, audio, video, and outdoor cameras function as one cohesive ecosystem, controlled through a single remote, app, or even a sleek wall keypad mounted by the grill. Here’s how it works. 

Step into any well-designed public space at night, and you’ll notice the lighting there feels intentional. It guides you. It creates an atmosphere. And the same layered approach to outdoor lighting can transform your own front and backyard. 

If you’re planning a renovation or new build, your backyard lighting deserves the same level of design as your kitchen or living room. When done correctly, you’ll find yourself spending more time outdoors and taking greater pride in your home. 

Let’s break down how it works.