Question 1

How long do outdoor garden speakers typically last?

Accepted Answer

Typically, at least five years, but it depends on how you plan to take care of them. Garden speakers will often require some cleaning and small maintenance tasks every now and then to ensure they don’t get clogged up or end up rusting.

Question 2

How do I install garden speakers?

Accepted Answer

While each speaker’s installation process is unique – we have covered the majority of methods in this article, which should be able to assist you.

Question 3

How are garden speakers powered?

Accepted Answer

If you’re using a passive speaker you’ll need to wire it to an amp in order to power it. Active speakers will be able to power themselves and won’t require an amp.

Question 4

Can you connect an outdoor garden speaker to a TV?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely, this is where a lot of speakers really shine. Some outdoor TVs will come with a built-in receiver capable of powering your outdoor speakers, but you may be required to add an audio receiver or amplifier to your setup.

Question 5

How should I maintain my outdoor speakers?

Accepted Answer

We recommend a routine inspection of your speaker and wiring at least once every six months. This helps ensure you pick up on any problems before they become an issue. Cleaning the speakers is also very important; dust and residue can build up, which isn't a problem when removed occasionally, but leaving them for extended periods can cause additional wear to your speaker. We cover this topic in more detail here.

Question 6

Are There Any WiFi Garden Speakers?

Accepted Answer

WiFi enabled garden speakers are quite rare. You will find some on the market but in most cases, you'll have to install a wifi-enabled amp, connect your garden speakers to that and use that as a hub to connect to your whom wifi system.