5 Tech Gadgets to Brighten Your Summer!

The great outdoors and technology don't have to be incompatible. As the weather heats up and we spend more time outside, new tech toys can actually improve our summer fun. From throwing the perfect summer party to staying cool when the temperatures get hot, technology solutions are solving some of summers’ biggest problems.

Here are five great tech gadgets so you can get the most out of your summer season:

1. A Pretty Cool Cooler

How high tech is your cooler? Today’s coolers are more than just places to stash ice and your favorite beverage. Some coolers have attached blenders and USB ports, while others will blast your favorite tunes with outdoor speakers. Now you don’t have to leave any of the comforts of home behind the next time you go to the beach, to a BBQ or just out into your backyard to enjoy the sun. 

2. Retractable Awning and myLink™ App

This summer, you probably want to spend time outdoors without roasting in the sun. A motorized retractable awning is the perfect solution, and can even save you money on your energy bill. In fact, awnings can reduce heat gain in the home by up to 77 percent!

With the myLink device and app, you can now control your Somfy-powered RTS awning right from your smartphone or tablet. Plus sensors for wind, sun and rain will protect your awning from the elements, automatically retracting your awning when conditions get too wet or windy. This way you have perfect peace-of-mind while you kick back with the latest bestseller or plan that perfect summer afternoon party.

3. An App for Your Grill

There's nothing like grilling during the summer, and this gadget and app make it a little easier to turn out perfect food every time. The iGrill is a wireless device that lets you know when your food is grilled perfectly, and even communicates with a smartphone app. This way you can enjoy your backyard party without having to constantly hover over the grill, and still serve delicious food to your guests. 

4. Motorized Screens Keep You Bug-Free

When your guests gather around the table to enjoy a beautiful day and a delicious meal the last thing you want is to get out is the fly swatter. Nothing can kill a party vibe quite like an infestation of uninvited guests. With motorized screens, you can take back your party from insect intruders at the touch of a button.

Now that Somfy’s myLink app works with Amazon Alexa, you can even close or open your screens with a simple voice command. Talk about a “wow factor” to show off at your next backyard bash! 

5. Brighten Your Summer 

Take your summer parties from day to night with the right lighting. The Somfy LED RTS Light Kit attaches to the bars of your awning, illuminating your outdoor space with ease. You can even operate and adjust your lighting with the same remote you use to control your awning. Now you don’t have to end the party just because the sun has set!

Thanks to new technology you can now save energy, block the sun and turn your backyard into a stay-cation worthy oasis.