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6 Smart Devices That Raise Your Backyard to the Next Level

Your smart home setup doesn't have to end where your house does.

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A collage of a lawn mower, a grill, an outdoor smart plug and a Bluetooth speaker

Your doorbell might record every delivery in 1080p, your thermostat might be smart enough shut off the A/C as fall weather approaches, and your house might not have a single Alexa-free room, but real tech-forward families know that the smart home doesn’t end where the smart house does. Extend that Wifi into the backyard and you’ll find that there are a ton of connected devices that can make outdoor activities from pool parties to lawn care easier than they’ve ever been.

Here are some of the best smart devices that will can extend your smart home into the great outdoors.

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