QUALITY TIME OUTDOORS

School holidays aren’t just a break from the classroom, they’re a chance to reconnect, unwind, and make lasting memories. From outdoor kitchens and fire pits to cinematic nights under the stars, the garden is fast becoming the go-to space for quality family time.

More and more, families across the UK are reimagining their outdoor spaces as genuine extensions of the home, transforming patios into kitchens and lawns into lounges. With the right setup, screen time shifts from moments of isolation on separate devices to quality shared experiences outdoors.

Whether it’s popcorn and Pixar, a nail-biting football final under the sun, or summer anthems by the poolside, here’s how to bring it all to life with our top three outdoor warriors for shared summer moments:

STAYCATION OR VACATION CINE-MOMENTS

Renowned for the manufacturing of high-quality cameras, lenses, and optical products, Leica Camera AG launched in November a portable mini-projector with 4K premium image quality for indoor and outdoor home cinema experiences.

The Leica Cine Play 1turns any flat surface into a cinematic canvas. It’s portable enough to move from living room to lawn, and powerful enough to deliver stunning visuals, even outdoors. It effortlessly connects to your favourite devices (Apple AirPlay®, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, HDMI, USB and LAN), meaning you can stream content from your phone, laptop, tablet or external drive, wherever and whenever you choose.

This small but mighty projector boasts two powerful 10 watt speakers for spontaneous cinematic magic on the go with crystal-clear audio. Then, when setting up your outdoor entertainment space at home, the integrated audio signal processor with DTS Virtual:X connects to your 3D surround-sound system for truly immersive experiences.

With its high-quality Summicron zoom lens you can expand your screen size from 65 up to 300 inches. It automatically adjusts and focusses the image for a perfect viewing experience. Where do you go from here? Literally, quite anywhere with a blank surface. From drive-ins to dine-ins, you’re ready to go. If you are staying-put, pair it with a smooth weatherproof projector screen, best suited to your space, well considered furniture placement, integrated surround audio, and you have outdoor cinema-quality entertainment on demand.

From family movie marathons to epic match days, this sleek, entry-level, ultra-short-throw laser projector (RRP £2,995) is the ideal setup for families starting their outdoor entertainment journey.

2. SPLASHING OUT

For those ready to go all-in and invest in the ultimate outdoor viewing experience, the C-SEED N1 Outdoor TV is in in a league of its own, delivering unrivalled luxury and performance. This architectural feat of engineering unfolds like a kinetic sculpture, rising from the ground to reveal a jaw-dropping 165-inch, 4K screen, transforming any garden into a private cinema within 90 seconds. For ultimate viewing comfort, the screen rotates left and right, to be viewed between lounge area, swimming pool or jacuzzi.

Built to perform in full sunlight, the screen combines MicroLED technology with HDR support for vibrant colours and deep blacks. Add to this a special anti-glare coating, and patented Adaptive Gap Calibration, creating a flawless, seamless image, you wouldn’t know the screen was formed of interlocked panels.

Sound is just as impressive, with two built-in100 watt broadband coaxial speakers, an integrated subwoofer in the column, and additional twin coaxial speakers in each wing, delivering between 5.1and 9.2 surround sound for the outdoor theatre experience. Thanks to discreet cabling, and intuitive app control, it can even be connected to your integrated audio system for a truly immersive experience.

Rain or shine, land or sea, the N1 Outdoor TV is built with super-yachts in mind. Its IP65-rated MicroLED panel resists rain, seawater, and snow, while smart wind and temperature sensors protect against harsh weather so you can leave it outside all year round.

With prices starting from £229,000, this isn’t just an upgrade, it’s a garden centrepiece statement.

3. SUMMER (SURROUND) SOUNDS

Great visuals need equally great sound. Both the Leica Cine Play 1 and the C-Seed N1 boast powerful speakers, designed to complement their premium optics. However, an integrated hi-fi audio system will truly immerse you in the middle of the action on screen, whilst enhancing your garden for all other off-screen summer activities; whether you’re swimming in the pool, enjoying background music over dinner, winding down in front of the fire pit, or simply relaxing with a book.

Our absolute must-have complementary, and stand-alone outdoor equipment is the Garden Tunes weatherproof audio system. Nestled among the shrubbery, landscape ‘satellite’ speakers and subwoofers are strategically placed, blending beautifully into your garden while providing an immersive blanket of high quality audio, no matter where you're relaxing.

Discreet yet powerful, they bring cinema-quality audio to your entire outdoor space, delivering high definition audio that surrounds without overwhelming. The speakers are designed to direct sound towards the ideal listening area, helping to keep music contained within the areas you want it to be in, and reducing the risk of irritating neighbours.

When integrated with your home’s control interface, you can enjoy the same music playing inside and out, meaning your curated playlist will seamlessly accompany the flow of your summer gatherings, sharing moments with your guests in the kitchen, the patio and by the poolside.

The speakers’ corrosion and weather-proof enclosures are triple-sealed to withstand extreme temperatures from -20°C up to 88°C, meaning once installed, they can stay out of sight and out of mind.

With a Garden Tunes system starting at £4,995 (+VAT), it easily makes its way to the top of our outdoor essentials for shared summer moments.

LET’S MAKE OUTDOORS GREAT

So go on, set the scene, press play, and let your outdoor space tell the story. With the right setup, your garden becomes more than a backdrop, it transforms into a true extension of your home, designed for connection, comfort, and unforgettable moments. From immersive audio woven discreetly through the landscape, to screens that rival the cinema, explore how you can make your garden a seamless blend of performance and style.

Whether it’s film nights with the family, live sport and festivals in the sun, or music drifting through summer gatherings, you can elevate how you use and enjoy your garden space. Thoughtfully chosen and beautifully integrated technology can turn everyday moments into something a little more special.

Just don’t forget the finishing touches - some chilled wine and perhaps a few marshmallows.

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