TMY Native 1080P Mini Portable Projector, 2-way Bluetooth, with 80in Screen

Backyard Movie Night

Your own open-air cinema, under the string lights.

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Inflatable screen, floor cushions, blankets and striped popcorn bags.

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Family Night Hosting Friends Date Night Summer At home

Turn your backyard into an outdoor cinema. A screen, a projector, somewhere soft to sit and a snack bar — here is how to set it up for the family, for a date, or for a crowd of friends.

Recipe

Ingredients

Popcorn
Drinks
Charcuterie and cheese

setup

Laying out your cinema

Place the screen with its back to any street lights. Set the projector 10–15 feet back for a 100" image. Keep the speaker beside the screen so sound comes from the picture.

guide

Choosing the film

Start 20–30 minutes after sunset for a bright picture. Families: animated classics. Dates: black-and-white romance. Friends: a crowd-pleasing comedy or action film.

tips

Use what you already own

A white sheet, couch cushions, a phone speaker and kitchen popcorn go a long way. The projector is the only piece most people need.

Make It Happen

Your plan

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People When

Include optional finishing touches

What you'll need

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Screen & sound

Seating

Lighting

Snacks

Comfort

Timeline

3h before
Test the projector and film
Check cables, sound and streaming in daylight.
1h 30m before
Set up the screen
Anchor it against wind.
1h before
Arrange seating and lights
Cushions, blankets, string lights.
30m before
Prep snacks
Popcorn, drinks, board.
Start
Dim the lights and press play
About 20–30 minutes after sunset.

Shopping list

Works at any store — no retailer needed. Only what you still need, scaled for 6.

Screen & sound

1 Portable projector
1 Inflatable outdoor screen
1 Outdoor Bluetooth speaker
1 Outdoor extension cord

Seating

6 per person Floor cushions
3 per person Throw blankets

Lighting

1 strand String lights

Snacks

6 cup per person Popcorn
12 per person Drinks

Comfort

1 Bug spray

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