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Everything you need for a backyard movie night

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July 23, 2020
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Summer is officially here, and that means it’s time to break out barbecue and light up the fire pit. If you’re really aiming to impress your friends and family and take your cookout to the next level, however, you can always set up a home theater right in your backyard. With projectors becoming cheaper and movies becoming more accessible than ever, this is the ideal time to have a backyard movie night.

If that sounds like the perfect way to spend your weekend, here is everything you need to turn your backyard into the ultimate outdoor venue.

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A projector

Needless to say, if you want to watch movies, you will need something to actually create the image. And while outdoor TVs are certainly getting better — Samsung just entered the fray, after all — we still recommend sticking with a tried-and-true projector. That said, which model is best for you depends on your situation and how vivid you want the image to be.

If you’re close to your house and don’t mind running some extension cables, you can probably opt for a traditional home theater projector, like the Optoma UHD50. Optoma’s offering boasts incredible color accuracy, easy setup, and budget-friendly pricing.

If you don’t want to deal with cables, getting a solid portable projector with good battery life is important. It’s easy to go cheap on a portable projector, but if you want a solid image quality, you will want to find something better. We recommend the LG PF50KA because of its built-in Smart TV software, robust connection options, and HD resolution.

For a smaller option, you can look for one of the best pocket projectors. For something that is compact and functional, we recommend the Anker Nebula Capsule II. It has built-in Android TV, solid image quality, and built-in speakers that blow the competition out of the water.

A projector screen

Once you have a projector, you will need a surface to throw the image on. Your first instincts may be to project the image on the side of your house, and while that might work, doing so will likely distort the image unless the surface is flat. The best solution is to purchase a projector screen, which is typically portable and requires few steps to set up.

For maximum outdoor viewing experience, the Gemmy 39121-32 Airblown Movie Screen is an ideal choice. It offers a movie theater-like experience for the outdoors, and it collapses for easy storage. It’s also durable and weather-resistant.

Capable speakers

While projectors often include speakers, they are usually pretty underwhelming and not enough for a backyard movie night. If you want the best sound experience, you’ll want to pick up some additional speakers. Thankfully, there are a few viable options to consider.

If you’re looking for something straightforward and relatively budget-friendly, a soundbar isn’t a bad way to go, as they can substantially improve sound quality without taking up a ton of space. We recommend the Yamaha YAS-209, which offers robust sound, multiple sound modes, and Alexa built-in.

If you don’t want to deal with cables, portable Bluetooth speakers are a great alternative. Their sound quality has greatly improved over the years, and now they sound just as good to the average listener as the more traditional, dedicated setups. Which one you will need will ultimately depend on how many people are listening, however, and how loud the speaker needs to be.

As far as Bluetooth speakers go, we recommend the Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3. Thanks to its 360-degree sound, powerful bass, and its ability to pair with additional Megaboom devices, the 3 delivers quality sound that is more than enough for a backyard movie night.

The right streaming device

If your projector doesn’t have built-in streaming solutions, you will need a device to stream your desired content. A laptop is a simple solution, though it is neither elegant nor convenient. A better strategy is to purchase one of the best streaming devices available. The Nvidia Shield is an excellent option because of Android TV; however, you could also use a Chromecast and just mirror programming from your phone.

If you’re an Apple user, you can still use Chromecast devices. For the most convenient experience — as well as access to your Apple TV library — we recommend the Apple TV. The Nvidia Shield and Apple TV also support gaming, so your backyard movie night can also become a family game night.

A Wi-Fi extender

If you want to stream a movie from Netflix or Hulu in your backyard, you will need the internet. However, your Wi-Fi might not reach beyond the walls of your house. An obvious solution might be to use your phone’s LTE, and though that might sound appealing given how commonplace unlimited data plans have become, video streaming over LTE usually caps at 480p or 720p, which isn’t ideal when you’re planning on blowing up an image on a 110-inch screen.

That’s why a dedicated Wi-Fi extender is your best option. This will allow you to use your home’s Wi-Fi network, granting you access to better video quality and ensuring you won’t have to rely on a phone that might die midway through the film.

As far as Wi-Fi extenders go, we recommend the TP-Link AC2600. It can expand your Wi-Fi coverage by 14,000 feet, which is more than enough to cover your backyard. It also comes with a built-in high-speed mode, which prioritizes a stable connection. This means you won’t have to worry about buffering or quality dips while streaming.

Conclusion

There are plenty of other things to think about when planning your outdoor home theater. If you plan on having people over, you should think about snacks, seating, and ways to weatherproof the event. To make the show happen, though, the products above are the bare minimum you will need.

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