Super Bowl Sunday is something of an unofficial holiday in the United States, regularly ranking as one of the most viewed televised events annually and, like Thanksgiving and Christmas, it brings friends and family together in a celebration of food and football fandom.
But unlike Super Bowl parties of yore, smart home products are much more prevalent in our lives. Below we identify some intelligent in-home technology for hosting the ultimate football fiesta in your luxury home this Sunday when the New England Patriots face the Altanta Falcons.
Super Screen
It is quite literally not a Super Bowl party if you don’t have a TV to watch the game, and it certainly isn’t a quality Super Bowl party if you don’t have a TV worth watching the game on.
We turn to the LG B6—a smart screen that routinely ranks among the top choices for watching sports.
Why is the B6 a primo pick? It’s all about motion handling. Equipped with LG’s top-notch TruMotion motion interpolation technology, the B6 will offer all the action with almost no blur. So when Patriots running back Dion Lewis cuts through the Falcon defensive front, all you’ll see is clear, crisp athleticism.
The B6 is a WiFi-connected, smart TV that allows you to easily and quickly switch between web browser and watching the game, meaning you can feel free to post reactions to Facebook without missing any of the action.
Price: $1,999 - $2,999
Super Sound
Clean, crisp video is essential but without quality audio, you’re not providing an optimal Super Bowl screening.
We recommend the Sonos 5.1 Surround Sound Package.
Soak in the agony and ecstasy of an interception like never before. Hear hard-hitting tackles as they were meant to be experienced.
The standard in superior sound, Sonos’ 5.1 package outfits you with a nine-amplified speaker sound bar, a rich-sounding, zero cabinet subwoofer and two perfectly tuned Class D digital speakers—all wireless, allowing you to construct the perfect soundscape for your viewing environment.
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The WiFi-enabled speaker setup can be controlled by the smart device of your choice, which means you can update your settings on the fly, say for Luke Bryan’s "Star Spangled Banner" or Lady Gaga’s halftime performance.
Or simply mute the television if the commentary of Joe Buck and Troy Aikman becomes unbearably inane.
Price: $1,769
Super Seating
Depending on the quality of the game, your viewers may only need the edge of their seats.
In theory you will be using these seats outside of Super Bowl parties, so why not go for the best home theater environment possible?
Behold the Fortess Westend series.
This highly customizable luxury recliner can include storage solutions, swivel trays and ambient lighting, and offers three cushion comfort settings.
And because everyone handles the anxiety of an intense game differently, the Fortress Westend series can be upgraded to include massage and heat options.
Price: Starts at $3,500 per seat
Super Snacks
You’re not fulfilling your duties as a Super Bowl host if you’re not providing your guests with event-appropriate snacks.
Still, the demands of food preparation may severely cut into your Super Bowl screen time.
At last, there is a better way—the SmartGrill by Lynx.
This quality (and clean-looking!) cooker, which includes a rotisserie, has two important features that make it a must for our modern era, and essential for Super Bowl hosts.
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The grill is Wi-Fi enabled, allowing you to control the surface temperature via an accompanying app on the iOS and Android device of your choice.
Better yet, the SmartGrill has a built-in microphone and speaker system, allowing you to command your cooking by (elevated!) voice, from the comfort of your Super Bowl screening room.
Price: $8,499