Outdoor Entertainment

Transform your backyard, patio, or pool area into a year-round entertainment destination. Audio Video Pros designs and installs weatherproof outdoor audio, video, and lighting systems that extend your living space beyond four walls.

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Luxury outdoor entertainment patio with lighting and audio

Outdoor Entertainment Solutions

Audio, video, and lighting designed to perform in the elements and look beautiful doing it

Landscape Audio

Sonance Landscape and Garden Series satellite and subwoofer systems deliver 360-degree coverage across lawns, patios, and courtyards with buried subwoofers and discreet speakers.

Outdoor TV & Video

Weatherproof outdoor televisions and motorized screen lifts for poolside movie nights, sports viewing, and alfresco dining. Bright enough for direct sunlight, sealed against rain and humidity.

Architectural Lighting

Landscape lighting that highlights your architecture, pathways, trees, and water features. Programmable scenes for entertaining, security, and ambiance - all controlled from your phone.

Weatherproof Speakers

James Loudspeaker outdoor towers, Sonance Mariner marine-grade speakers, and rock speakers that blend into natural landscapes while delivering full-range, high-fidelity outdoor sound.

Patio & Pool Zones

Dedicated audio and lighting zones for patios, pool decks, outdoor kitchens, and fire pits. Independent volume and scene control so each area sets its own mood.

Outdoor Wi-Fi & Networking

UniFi outdoor access points extend reliable Wi-Fi coverage to detached structures, patios, and gardens so streaming, smart devices, and cameras work seamlessly outside.

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Outdoor Audio Systems

Great outdoor audio isn't about blasting music from a patio speaker - it's about even, immersive sound that fills the space naturally. We design landscape audio systems with buried subwoofers and satellite speakers that deliver consistent coverage across your entire outdoor area, whether you're grilling by the pool or hosting a garden party.

  • Sonance Landscape Series with DSP-tuned subwoofer systems
  • James Loudspeaker outdoor towers and omnidirectional speakers
  • Rock speakers and ground-mounted options that blend into landscaping
  • Marine-grade Mariner speakers for coastal and poolside environments
  • Multi-zone control - independent volume per patio, pool, and garden area
  • Integration with Sonos, Control4, and whole-home audio systems
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Outdoor poolside entertainment area

Outdoor Video & TV

Watch the big game, stream movies under the stars, or add a screen to your outdoor kitchen. We install weatherproof outdoor TVs and motorized screen systems designed for direct sunlight and Wisconsin weather - from spring through fall and everything in between.

  • SunBriteTV and other weatherproof outdoor displays rated for full sun
  • Motorized TV lifts and concealed mounts for covered patios
  • Outdoor projector and screen setups for movie nights
  • 4K resolution with anti-glare technology for daytime viewing
  • Surround sound paired with landscape audio zones
  • Remote control via phone, tablet, or Control4 automation
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Outdoor Lighting Design

Outdoor lighting does more than illuminate - it sets the mood, highlights your architecture, and extends your evening hours. We design automated landscape lighting systems with Lutron controls, programmable scenes, and schedules that transition from sunset entertaining to late-night security without lifting a finger.

  • Architectural uplighting for facades, columns, and trees
  • Pathway and step lighting for safety and ambiance
  • Deck, pergola, and string-light integration for entertaining zones
  • Colour-tunable and dimmable LED fixtures
  • Lutron and Control4 automated scheduling and scene control
  • Security and motion-activated lighting with smart home integration
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Why Go Outdoor?

Extend your living space and add serious value to your property

Increased Property Value

Professional outdoor entertainment systems are a high-return investment that elevates your property's appeal and resale value.

Built for Entertaining

Host everything from intimate dinners to large gatherings with audio, video, and lighting that adapts to the occasion.

Wisconsin Weather-Rated

Every component we install is rated for humidity, rain, UV exposure, and temperature extremes - built for Onalaska seasons.

Smart Home Integration

Outdoor systems tie into your indoor automation - one tap to set the scene for a backyard movie night or pool party.

Our Process

From backyard vision to finished outdoor oasis

1

Site Assessment

We walk your outdoor space to understand layout, usage zones, landscaping, and existing structures.

2

System Design

Custom audio, video, and lighting plans with speaker placement maps, fixture specifications, and equipment recommendations.

3

Wiring & Infrastructure

Buried conduit, weatherproof junction boxes, and structured wiring installed with your landscaper or contractor.

4

Installation & Tuning

Speakers placed, screens mounted, lighting aimed, and every zone DSP-tuned for balanced outdoor coverage.

Outdoor Entertainment FAQ

Common questions about outdoor audio, video, and lighting systems

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    Will outdoor speakers survive Wisconsin winters?
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    The speakers we install - Sonance Landscape, James Loudspeaker All-Terrain, and Mariner marine-grade models - are designed for extreme temperatures, rain, snow, and UV exposure. Buried subwoofers are naturally insulated. We also spec weatherproof enclosures and connectors throughout. Most systems run year-round without issue.

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    Can I control outdoor music from the same app as my indoor system?
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    Yes. We integrate outdoor zones into your existing Sonos, Control4, or whole-home audio platform. That means you can group outdoor speakers with indoor rooms, play different music on the patio versus the kitchen, or sync everything for a party - all from one app on your phone.

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    Can I watch TV outside in direct sunlight?
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    Yes - we use full-sun rated outdoor TVs like SunBriteTV that are significantly brighter than indoor displays and have anti-glare screens. They're designed for direct sunlight viewing and sealed against rain and humidity. For covered patios, we can also install standard weather-rated displays or motorized TV lifts that retract when not in use.

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    How does outdoor lighting tie into the rest of my smart home?
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    Outdoor lighting connects to your Lutron or Control4 system just like your indoor fixtures. You can create scenes - "Entertain" dims the pathway lights and brightens the patio, "Goodnight" turns everything off. Schedules can follow sunset automatically, and motion sensors can trigger security lighting that alerts your phone. It's all one system.

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    Can you add outdoor entertainment to an existing property, or does it need to be a new build?
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    Both. New builds are ideal because we can run conduit and wiring during construction, but we retrofit existing properties regularly. For retrofits, we use landscape trenching for speaker wire and low-voltage lighting cable - it's minimally invasive and the landscaping recovers quickly. Get in touch and we'll assess your property.

Take Your Entertainment Outside

From landscape audio and outdoor TVs to architectural lighting and smart automation - let's design an outdoor space you'll never want to leave.

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