🎇 Before the Fireworks: Your Backyard Tech Checklist
- Rob Skuba
- Jul 2
- 2 min read
This weekend isn’t just another barbecue. It’s the one with cousins in lawn chairs, coolers filled to the brim, and someone inevitably yelling “You gotta see this part!” during the fireworks show.
But nothing stops a great moment like gear that doesn’t work.
So here’s your friendly reminder from Audio Video Synergy:Take 10 minutes today to make sure your outdoor system is ready.Because during the party? That’s not when you want to troubleshoot.
✅ Outdoor System Self-Check (Before the Guests Arrive)
📺 Outdoor TV
Power it on
Check the source (Cable, Apple TV, etc.)
Play a show or trailer and make sure video and audio sync
Bonus: Give the screen a quick clean if it’s been a while
🎶 Outdoor Speakers
Play a few songs from your usual playlist
Walk the full yard — are all zones working?
Any distortion or dropouts? Better to know now
🛡 Outdoor WiFi
Test your phone and smart devices in your backyard
Run a quick speed test in trouble spots (deck, firepit, garage)
Reboot your router today if it’s been a while
🌇 Outdoor Lighting
Confirm your evening schedule (auto on/off)
Test the app or remote
If lights are tied to scenes (movie mode, dinner mode), test them now
⛱ Motorized Outdoor Shades
Extend and retract fully
Check remotes or smart controls
Confirm they respond without delay
🧠 Why This Matters
Your outdoor system is more than gear. It’s what sets the mood. It’s how you host. And when it works, you’re not fiddling with remotes — you’re making memories.
Even if you don’t need us right now, we’re here when you do.
From all of us at Audio Video Synergy:Happy 4th of July. Let the music play, the screen glow, and the WiFi hold strong.
Explore more:
Audio Video Synergy
(908) 894.5222
Comments