When the Backyard Becomes the Living Room with Outdoor Screens

Monday, 11 May 2026

Motorized Outdoor Screens Make Your Patio More Comfortable, Private & Usable

When it’s a beautiful afternoon in Ohio, it’s a shame to stay cooped up indoors. But without the right protection, your patio doesn’t always cooperate. The sun shines directly in your eyes. Bugs arrive by dinner. A chilly breeze cuts the evening short.

That changes with motorized outdoor screens.

For homeowners in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, and Northeast and Central Ohio, outdoor screens help turn the patio into a true open-air living space: comfortable like the living room, but still connected to the backyard. Here’s how it works.

What Do Outdoor Screens Do?

Motorized outdoor screens lower from the ceiling or patio structure with the press of a button. When not in use, they roll back up and disappear into a discreet housing.

They’re ideal for covered patios, porches, outdoor kitchens, and poolside sitting areas. Rather than enclosing the space permanently, outdoor screens let you decide how open or protected you want the patio to feel.

Lower one side to block the afternoon sun. Drop every screen during dinner to keep mosquitoes away. Raise them all when you want a full view of the yard. It’s flexible comfort.

Enjoy the Outdoors Without the Annoyances

If you’ve ever abandoned the patio because of glare, bugs, or wind, you already know the problem. Outdoor spaces are wonderful until they become uncomfortable. Outdoor motorized screens help solve common issues like:

Harsh sunlight and glare
Mosquitoes, flies, and other pests
Light wind and blowing leaves
Lack of privacy from neighbors
Heat buildup during sunny afternoons

High-performance models use magnets to keep the screen taut and eliminate gaps. The bottom bar includes a thick felt pile to seal uneven surfaces and block insects from crawling under.

If you’re working outside on your laptop, motorized shades can also reduce glare so you can see the screen more clearly. And by creating a more contained space, you may make it easier to hear music or your outdoor TV’s audio.

Why Professional Installation Matters

Outdoor screens may look simple, but they need to be measured, mounted, powered, and programmed correctly.

Sound & Vision starts by looking at how the sun hits your patio, where wind typically enters, and how your outdoor space is built. From there, we determine the best screen locations and whether the housings can be recessed or mounted cleanly to the structure.

Next comes wiring. Whenever possible, we hide low-voltage wiring inside walls, ceilings, beams, or soffits so there are no dangling cords or awkward surface-mounted boxes. We also plan power and control locations before anything is installed.

Finally, we program the screens into your smart home system. You can control them from a keypad, remote, app, or scene like “Patio Evening” that lowers the screens and adjusts your outdoor lighting at the same time.

Spend More Time Where You Want to Be

Ohio weather changes quickly, but your patio can still be a dependable place to gather. With motorized outdoor screens, you can enjoy more dinners outside, quieter mornings with coffee, and evenings that don’t end when the bugs arrive.

Make Your Patio Feel Like Part of the Home

Sound & Vision designs and installs outdoor screens for homeowners in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, and Northeast and Central Ohio. We’ll help you create an outdoor space that feels finished, comfortable, and easy to use. Contact us here to learn more and get started today.