It is no different than working with a building architect
to understand the interior of a home during a remodel
or new build.
Lewis: I always recommend doing a thorough needs analy-
sis on the space and the technology — needs vs. wants. By
far the most important question I ask is, "If you had this
technology in the space, what would you do with it?" is
really defines the customer's emotional attachment to the
space, which will be more of a driving factor than budget
alone — if a homeowner has the why defined, then budget
rarely becomes an obstacle. ere are so many possibilities
when thinking about outdoor entertainment from speakers
to karaoke, TVs to control capabilities.
Ryan: First and foremost, find a professional or three and
give them the scope of work, a budget and ask for propos-
als. When the proposals are presented, ask for references
and check them. A few calls and you might learn from
another client what they like about the company as well as
what they might do differently with their outdoor project.
Clients frequently request high-quality audio and video in their outdoor living
spaces. An easy-to-use control system also is key so the systems are easy and
pleasurable to use.
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