9 Tech-Savvy Outdoor Entertaining Ideas

For a guaranteed “wow” effect, this inflatable screen and HD movie system can turn your yard into an outdoor theater. Just add cars for your own drive-in show, or place it behind the pool for swim-up screenings.

This waterproof and shockproof Bluetooth speaker can communicate with your devices from more than 30 feet away, filling your yard with music wirelessly. Take it anywhere you want to start a party: It plays for up to 16 hours on a single charge, so the music won’t stop before your guests do.

Just because bugs live outside doesn’t mean they're invited to the shindig. Free of icky “zaps” and stinky citronella, this lantern uses a synthetic chrysanthemum scent to drive insects away while illuminating your space with LED light. 

Traditional gas heaters can be annoying to maintain, plus they don’t always light on command. If you’ve got an outdoor area where you’d like to entertain regularly, these electric heaters are efficient and nearly unnoticeable — and they won’t crowd the space like propane-powered poles will.