Creating the Ultimate Outdoor Oasis with Better Technology from DIJIS

There’s something special about outdoor entertainment in North Shore Chicago, where warm evenings and seasonal gatherings bring friends and family together.

Whether hosting a summer cookout in Winnetka, streaming music by the pool in Northbrook, or relaxing in a spa after work in Glencoe, your backyard can become a luxury retreat with the right technology.

At DIJIS, we design outdoor spaces that feel just as comfortable and connected as the inside of your home. Our team integrates AV, lighting, security, and automation to help homeowners across the North Shore enjoy a beautifully crafted outdoor environment.

Keep reading to explore the possibilities.

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4 Outdoor Solutions You’ll Love

When you think of smart home technology, you might picture sleek touch panels and voice control inside your home. But now, innovations extend far beyond the front door. Take connected systems outside to withstand the elements and experience AV, lighting, and more, all designed to enhance comfort, convenience, and connection. We’ve installed these systems for clients throughout the area, including Highland Park, Northbrook, and the surrounding North Shore area.

1. Weatherproof Outdoor TVs for All-Season Viewing

Say goodbye to screen glare and indoor-only viewing. Outdoor-rated TVs are engineered specifically for bright sun, heavy rain, humidity, and Chicago’s dramatic temperature shifts. Models designed for full-sun or partial-sun environments ensure you always get the ideal viewing experience.

With the right setup, fall football games, March Madness, summer movie nights, and weekend binge-watching feel more immersive outdoors than they ever did inside. DIJIS ensures every installation includes proper mounting, cabling protection, and positioning to optimize brightness and contrast throughout the day. Homeowners across the North Shore love extending their living space with a viewing experience that stays crisp in every season.

2. Landscape Lighting Design for Safety and Ambiance

Professionally designed and installed landscape lighting does far more than simply illuminate your yard. It adds dimension, enhances architectural beauty, and creates welcoming pathways for evening gatherings. DIJIS often incorporates a blend of uplights for trees, wash lighting for patios, step lighting for safety, and pathway fixtures for guiding guests through the yard.

Automation allows your lighting to shift tone and brightness based on time of day, so your backyard can glow warmly during dinner or brighten for safe movement near the pool. In neighborhoods like Evanston and Highland Park, homeowners appreciate how proper lighting design improves curb appeal while making outdoor areas usable well into the evening. With LED technology and precise beam angles, every zone can feel intentional, elegant, and energy-efficient.

3. Custom Outdoor Audio Systems for Every Corner of Your Yard

Create a seamless soundscape that covers your patio, pool, and garden areas. Dijis designs high-end outdoor sound systems using weatherproof speakers, hidden subwoofers, and discreet landscape audio elements that blend naturally into your surroundings. These systems provide even coverage, so music follows you without any “hot spots” or dead zones.

Our backyard audio video systems can be synchronized with outdoor TVs or indoor sources, giving you complete flexibility whether you’re streaming playlists, hosting dinner on the patio, or enjoying weekend relaxation. For larger North Shore properties, we carefully map speaker spacing and sound distribution to maintain clarity without disturbing neighbors. This thoughtful approach ensures every outdoor moment feels richer and more connected.

4. Automated Pool and Spa Control

Nothing says "oasis" like a warm spa that’s ready when you are. With pool and spa integration, you can adjust temperature, lighting, and jets from your smartphone or home control system, so there’s no need to keep walking back and forth to a control box.

Top Outdoor Living Design Tips

Here are a few essential considerations our team keeps in mind when designing your outdoor setup:

• Start with the experience: Think about how you want to use the space—dining, watching sports, relaxing, entertaining—and build around that.
• Use landscape speakers for immersive sound that doesn’t disturb the neighbors.
• Invest in quality outdoor-rated gear: Weather happens, but your tech should keep up.
• Zone your lighting and audio so different parts of the yard can feel unique yet connected.
• Automate for convenience: From lighting schedules to pool temperature presets, automation makes it effortless.

The Outdoors Sing with DIJIS

Whether you’re dreaming of laid-back weekend gatherings, al fresco movie nights, or a five-star retreat in your own backyard, DIJIS is here to help bring it all to life. With expert design, hassle-free installation, and full integration of the best smart outdoor tech, we’ll help you create a beautiful, functional, and totally connected space. 

Ready to upgrade your backyard? Contact us here to schedule a consultation.