Technology that disappears into the experience.
Outdoor TVs, sound, Wi-Fi, shades and comfort technology are planned with power, mounting, ventilation and service access from the first design review — not retrofit at the end.
Each feature below is available for select projects following an AE scope and feasibility review. AE confirms capability, service area, delivery model, partner coordination, and current availability before committing to a scope.
Weather-rated displays, viewing angles and glare handled before the wall goes up.
TV walls, fireplace integrations and sports-viewing areas.
Landscape and patio audio coordinated with AE's existing Outdoor Sound service.
Coverage planning to the yard, with the homeowner's internet provider remaining the source of service.
Outdoor fans and heaters; high-pressure misting via the existing Misting service.
Shades, screens, lighting and audio orchestrated through manufacturer control systems.
Weather-resistant storage and cable management so the technology stays out of the view.
- • Outdoor TVs are weather-rated displays sized and mounted for actual seating positions, not catalog photos.
- • Outdoor sound is a distributed audio system — landscape speakers, in-ceiling speakers under cover, subwoofers — driven by a sheltered amplifier rack.
- • Outdoor Wi-Fi is a coverage extension of the home network through outdoor-rated access points and cabling; the internet service itself is provided by the homeowner's ISP.
- • Motorized shades, drop screens, lighting scenes and audio can be unified through a manufacturer's control platform when scope warrants.
- • Cable pathways, conduit, junction boxes and power are stubbed in during hardscape and structure rough-in — never chased through finished walls.
- • Speaker placement is coordinated with seating, conversation distance and neighbor-noise direction.
- • TV walls are coordinated with fireplaces, sun angle and seating sightlines.
- • Equipment racks are sheltered, ventilated and accessible for service.
- • Glare and direct sun are designed out by orientation and shade, not just by brighter screens.
- • Sound coverage is shaped by listening zones, not speaker count.
- • Neighbor consideration drives speaker aim, output limits and zone scheduling.
- • Future serviceability beats hidden installs that no one can reach.
- Direct sun and heat dictate display class, mounting, glare handling and equipment ventilation.
- Dust and monsoon moisture drive enclosure ratings on every outdoor device.
- Outdoor electrical and low-voltage work is performed by licensed trade partners; AE coordinates the approved scope.
- • Dedicated circuits, surge protection and GFCI are standard for outdoor entertainment equipment.
- • Low-voltage cabling (speaker, data, control) is run in conduit where exposed to UV, rodents or future excavation.
- • Permitting applies to new outdoor electrical, structural mounting and any built-in masonry housing equipment.
- • Routine maintenance includes firmware updates, weatherstripping, fan/heater service, mount inspection and seasonal speaker cleaning.
- • Manufacturer warranty terms govern displays, speakers, amplifiers and control systems.
- Step 1Share the idea
Describe the feature, the property, and how it fits the rest of the yard. Photos, sketches, and inspiration are welcome — they do not commit AE to a scope.
- Step 2Scope & feasibility review
AE reviews the request against current capabilities, delivery model, specialty-partner network, service territory, and project mix.
- Step 3Site & utility assessment
If the scope is a fit, AE confirms site conditions, setbacks, utilities, drainage, structural tie-ins, and any HOA or jurisdictional considerations.
- Step 4Design & engineering
Concepts are coordinated with the rest of the outdoor environment — not added as a bolt-on. Specialty engineering or licensed trade partners are brought in where required.
- Step 5Permits & approvals
Permits, inspections, HOA approvals, and any utility coordination are handled before construction begins. Requirements vary by jurisdiction and scope.
- Step 6Build & integrate
Construction is staged with the larger property plan so the feature looks designed-in, not retrofitted. AE coordinates the approved scope and approved trades.
- Step 7Aftercare
Long-term care guidance, scheduled service options, and warranty terms are confirmed at scope sign-off — never assumed.
- • AE is not an internet service provider, cybersecurity firm, enterprise network engineer, satellite installer, home-automation certifier, or low-voltage license holder. Specialty work is performed by qualified partners.
- • Display, speaker, amplifier and control performance are governed by manufacturer specifications.
- • Available for select projects following an AE scope and feasibility review.
Not sure where it fits? Share the idea.
Some outdoor projects do not fit neatly into one category. AE will determine whether the scope aligns with our current capabilities, service territory, delivery model, and project mix.