The Party Doesn't Move Inside.
The backyard that runs itself: music when you step outside, the display that turns on with the patio lights, the fan that comes on with the scene, permanent lighting that defines your home at night. Landscape audio · outdoor TV · smart fans · JellyFish lighting · Control4 — one tap, and the whole outdoor space responds.
Built for the Pacific Northwest. All of It.
Consumer gear dies outside here — one wet winter does it. Everything we install outdoors is weather-rated, properly powered, and engineered for how you actually use the space.
Weather-Rated Everything
IP-rated displays, direct-burial speakers, wet-rated fans, UL-certified permanent lighting — hardware built for rain, dew, temperature swings, and direct sun.
- Outdoor TVs rated to -24°F and 3× indoor brightness
- Speakers engineered for direct ground burial
- Marine-grade cabling and concealed weatherproof power
- Everything installed per code by our WA-licensed crew
Sound That Respects Property Lines
Zone-tuned landscape audio fills your yard evenly — full and clear where you are, gone at the fence line. Your neighbors will only hear about it.
- Multi-zone coverage tuned to your actual landscape
- Even sound — no blasting the patio to reach the fire pit
- Cherry Bomb Galaxy reaches 38 Hz without a buried subwoofer
- LEA amplification with per-zone DSP tuning
One Tap Runs the Backyard
Control4 ties it together: "Patio" turns on music, lights, the TV, and the fan. "Goodnight" shuts the whole yard down. No apps to juggle.
- Scenes for dinner, game day, parties, and goodnight
- Lighting schedules that follow sunset automatically
- Temperature-triggered fan automation
- Works with Josh.ai voice control
A Patio Setup vs. an Outdoor Living System
The difference shows up in the second winter — and every evening in between.
| DIY Patio Setup | Landscaper Add-On | Rivas Outdoor System | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardware | Indoor gear, outside | Contractor-grade speakers | Weather-rated, dealer-direct |
| Survives PNW winters | Usually one | Sometimes | Engineered for it |
| Control | Four apps and a remote | Standalone controller | One tap — Control4 scenes |
| Support | You’re on your own | Not their trade | One local team, one call |
One Backyard. Four Systems. Zero Apps to Juggle.
Outdoor TV, landscape audio, permanent lighting, and smart fans — engineered together and integrated into Control4, so your whole outdoor space responds to one tap.
It Rained on the Game. Nobody Moved Inside.
A consumer TV outside lasts one Pacific Northwest winter. SunBrite and Samsung The Terrace outdoor displays are built from the inside out for permanent outdoor installation — rain, dew, temperature swings, and direct sun. We assess your site, specify the right display for your exposure, and install it correctly the first time.
- SunBrite Veranda (covered patio), Signature (partial sun), Pro (full sun)
- Samsung The Terrace — QLED 4K, direct-sun rated
- Weatherproof mounting, concealed power, marine-grade cabling
Sound That Fills the Yard. Not the Neighbors'.
Most landscape audio is engineered to disappear. The Rockustics Cherry Bomb Galaxy is engineered to stand up — a direct-burial bollard integrating a dual-chamber bandpass subwoofer, 4.5" midrange, and tweeter in a single enclosure. It reaches 38 Hz without a separate subwoofer. It's the first thing guests notice, and the reason nobody asks to turn it up.
- Cherry Bomb Galaxy — full-range, phase-coherent, one hole in the ground
- B&W, Klipsch, and DALI outdoor lines for distributed coverage
- LEA amplification, zone-tuned so sound stops at your property line
Light Up Your Every Night.
Permanent RGB eave lighting engineered to disappear by day and define your home by night — warm white architecture lighting on a Tuesday, Seahawks blue on Sunday, full holiday scenes without ever climbing a ladder again. Integrated directly into Control4 as one architecture.
- 16M+ color combinations, full-spectrum RGB, scene scheduling
- <1W per light at full bright white — UL certified, ETL listed
- 5-year parts warranty · 250ft per power supply, expandable
Design your lighting plan free with our Outdoor Lighting Visualizer →
The Fan That Knows When to Turn On.
A smart fan isn't a fan with an app. It's a fan that's part of your Control4 system — activating when the patio scene activates, adjusting speed to the temperature, shutting off when you leave. From the primary bedroom to the covered patio. No remote, no separate app, no thinking about it.
- Silent DC motors — 70% more efficient than AC fans
- Wet-rated models for permanent covered-patio installation
- Native Control4 integration — temperature-triggered automation
Certified. Experienced. Local.
We're Not Just Outdoor Living Installers
- Control4 Gold Dealer — Whole-property automation — indoors and out, one system
- Authorized Outdoor Dealers — Rockustics, SunBrite, JellyFish Lighting, Modern Forms
- Licensed & Local — WA Lic. RIVASGL799DR — weatherproof power done to code
- Local South Sound — Kent-based, serving Pierce & King counties
- "Designed Together. Built to Disappear" — Our brand promise: work invisible, impact visible
- Free in-home consultation — Measure, specify, quote. No surprises.
- Professional installation — Your system works perfectly from day one
- Full support team — Same people who built it answer your calls
Recent Outdoor Living Projects
Real installs for real South Sound businesses and homes.
Clyde's Southern Wood Fired BBQ
AI-powered Ajax surveillance that ended theft losses — and the false alarms that came with the old system.
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Washington Pottery Company
Enterprise routing, WiFi, and VoIP with CURATOR remote support — the network stays up and every call connects.
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South Sound Law Group
Secure enterprise network rebuild with cloud remote support — reliable connectivity after years of provider frustration.
View Project →Design. Install. Support.
1. Design
Free site assessment: we walk your property — exposure, sightlines, seating areas, power availability — and engineer TV, audio, lighting, and fans as one system. Fixed quote, tax included.
2. Install
Our in-house crew handles burial runs, weatherproof power, mounting, and Control4 programming — landscaping respected, everything to code, WA Lic. RIVASGL799DR.
3. Support
Seasonal scene updates, one call for anything, and CURATOR remote care available — the team that built your backyard answers the phone.
The Rest of the House Is Waiting
Outdoor living connects to everything else we build — one Control4 system, indoors and out, across the South Sound.
Home Theater & Audio
Dedicated theaters and whole-home audio — the indoor half of the entertainment system.
Smart Lighting
Interior lighting scenes that flow into your landscape and eave lighting — one system, one tap.
Smart Home Automation
Control4 automation that ties the whole property together — indoors, outdoors, and everything between.
Outdoor Living FAQs
Outdoor AV installations in the South Sound typically range from $4,500 for a basic covered patio speaker system to $65,000+ for a fully integrated outdoor home theater with landscape audio, weatherized display, smart fans, permanent lighting, and Control4 automation. Rivas Technology Group provides detailed proposals after a free on-site assessment.
Yes. SunBrite and Samsung The Terrace outdoor TVs are rated for permanent outdoor installation in Pacific Northwest conditions — rain, humidity, dew, and temperature cycling. All models feature weatherproof powder-coated aluminum casing, weatherproof cable entry systems, and operating temperatures from -24°F to 122°F. We also assess each site for condensation management, correct mounting orientation, and protection from direct precipitation.
The three SunBrite series are designed for different sun exposure levels. The Veranda Series is for full-shade locations like covered patios and screened porches — it is 30% brighter than indoor TVs. The Signature Series is for partial-sun applications like pergolas and partially covered decks — 700 NIT, three times brighter than indoor TVs, with TruVision anti-glare. The Pro Series is for full-sun and active areas like poolside — the brightest series with protective tempered-glass shields. All three are weatherproof with powder-coated aluminum casing rated from -24°F to 122°F.
The Rockustics Cherry Bomb Galaxy is a full three-way landscape audio bollard featuring an integrated dual-chamber bandpass subwoofer, 4.5-inch midrange, and tweeter in a single direct-burial enclosure. It delivers full-range sound down to 38 Hz without a separate subwoofer. It is designed to be visible in the landscape as an architectural element rather than hidden like traditional landscape speakers.
Speaker count depends on your yard's size, shape, and the coverage pattern of each speaker. A typical suburban backyard with a covered patio and lawn area is well-covered by two Cherry Bomb Galaxy units supplemented by in-ceiling speakers under the covered portion. Larger properties, pool areas, and multiple entertainment zones require additional speakers and may benefit from a multi-zone amplifier setup. We assess your property before recommending any speaker count.
Yes. We install permanent LED holiday lighting systems that are hardwired, app-controlled, and programmable for any color or pattern. These replace the annual install and teardown cycle with a permanent architectural lighting solution that integrates with your Control4 system.
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Let's talk about what Outdoor Living can do for your South Sound home — and your comfort, energy bills, and lifestyle.
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