An Engadget writer shares a personal roundup of ten smart gadgets designed to make garden or backyard spaces more entertaining, convenient and secure. The piece is framed as buying advice, drawing on the author's own experience using each device rather than independent testing, and covers products spanning entertainment, wildlife-watching, lighting and general outdoor convenience.

Highlighted items include the X7 2000 ANSI Smart Projector (around $200), a portable 1080p projector with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and built-in speakers used for outdoor movie nights, and the HARYMOR Smart Bird Feeder (around $116), which features a solar-powered camera, motion alerts and AI species identification. The article also promises coverage of outdoor string lights, though the excerpt cuts off before further items are detailed; overall it positions smart gadgets as an accessible, budget-flexible way to improve backyard entertainment, maintenance and security.