Discreet by Design: Outdoor AV That Preserves Natural Beauty
3 Ways We Install Hidden AV in Outdoor Spaces
Your clients crave luxury outdoor living. Think evening cocktails on the patio, weekend game days by the pool, or garden parties scored with ambient music. But to install audiovisual tech outdoors, design professionals often hit a roadblock: how do you deliver high-performance entertainment without compromising the beauty of the landscape?
That’s where Hippo’s comes in. Based in the Albany area, Hippo’s specializes in integrating outdoor speakers and displays that blend seamlessly into the environment. Here’s how we do it.
1. Landscape Speakers That Disappear Into Greenery
Today’s landscape speakers are designed to be heard, not seen. Sonance and Coastal Source’s satellite speakers resemble landscape lights and are just small enough to tuck under plants. Sonance’s Rock Speakers resemble an ordinary stone while playing streaming playlists, digital libraries, podcasts, and more.
For patio and porch installations, Coastal Source’s Razor speakers fit ultra-slim against exterior walls. Going a step further, Sonance’s in-wall outdoor speakers become almost invisible as they blend into the surface. Strategically placed throughout a property, these speakers create a rich, even sound field that delights guests but doesn’t draw attention to itself.
At Hippo’s, we collaborate with designers early in the process to ensure speakers are placed strategically for acoustic coverage and aesthetic harmony. The result? Outdoor audio that enhances the space without distracting from it.
2. Stealth-Mounted TVs That Vanish When Not in Use
The outdoor television no longer has to dominate the backyard scene. With in-ground and in-ceiling TV lifts, displays can rise from custom cabinetry or descend from overhead structures, only revealing themselves when needed.
Imagine a weatherproof TV emerging from the patio floor at the touch of a button—then disappearing just as effortlessly when the movie ends. Hippo’s integrates these hidden solutions with structural elements, so they remain concealed until your clients are ready to entertain.
3. Worry-Free Wiring, Even Outdoors
One of the most overlooked aspects of outdoor AV is wiring. No one wants exposed cables disrupting a garden pathway or sprawling across a lawn. Hippo’s uses trenched underground conduit to route all necessary wiring safely and invisibly.
Power, signal, and network connections are all meticulously planned to support the installation (and future upgrades) without compromising the landscape or hardscape.
Whether your project is still in blueprint stages or mid-construction, we’re equipped to coordinate with your team to futureproof the site while keeping everything hidden.
Collaboration From Start to Finish
As an AV integrator with decades of experience, Hippo’s knows how to work alongside architects, interior designers, and home builders. We speak your language, respect your timelines, and prioritize your vision. Our goal? To make your projects smarter, more luxurious, and effortlessly beautiful.
If your clients are requesting outdoor AV, don’t let concerns about unsightly gear hold you back. With Hippo’s, you’ll deliver a seamless, sophisticated experience that looks as good as it sounds. Connect with us here to start the conversation today.
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