From Patio to Poolside: Planetworld’s Smart Tech

Outdoor living has come a long way from a few garden chairs and a portable speaker. These days, patios, pool areas and gardens are becoming natural extensions of the home, with technology making it easier to enjoy everything from music and movies to lighting and pool care without heading indoors.

For Planetworld, it’s about bringing the convenience of connected living outside, with smart technology designed to work in spaces where sunshine, rain and changing temperatures are all part of the picture.

Good sound is a great place to start. Whether you’re entertaining around the braai, relaxing beside the pool, or enjoying dinner on the patio, outdoor speakers can bring music into the garden without turning up the volume. Weather-resistant designs handle the elements, while strategically positioned speakers deliver balanced sound across larger areas.

And there’s no need for everyone to listen to the same thing. With a multi-zone audio system, the patio, pool and garden can each have their own music and volume settings, all controlled from a smartphone or integrated smart home system. Outdoor audio can also connect to the indoor entertainment system, making it easy to move between spaces.

For those who enjoy watching sport or movies outdoors, weatherproof displays offer another possibility. Designed to withstand outdoor conditions and stay visible in bright light, purpose-built screens let you create an entertainment area beyond the living room.

Lighting plays an equally important role. Smart outdoor lighting can illuminate pathways, highlight planting and architectural details, or change the patio’s atmosphere as the evening unfolds. With connected controls, you can adjust the lighting as simply as reaching for your phone.

Even pool maintenance is getting smarter. Robotic pool cleaners handle much of the hard work with automated cleaning, intelligent navigation, and, on selected models, wall-climbing capabilities to tackle dirt and debris.

Of course, getting everything to work together takes a little planning. Outdoor spaces have their own challenges, from weather exposure to speaker placement and cabling, so choosing the right equipment and having it professionally installed can make all the difference.

Through its portfolio of international technology brands, Planetworld supplies outdoor entertainment and smart home solutions to retailers and installers across South Africa. Homeowners can visit the Planetworld Experience Centre or find a certified dealer to see how the different technologies can work together.