Dark fiber and the future of broadband
Your broadband customers are using more bandwidth every year and their media panel can easily handle video, play games, and power their smart homes. Where does all of this bandwidth come from, and when is usage going to reach capacity? Extra …
Why smart bathrooms could be the next big thing
What’s the first thing customers consider when setting up their smart homes? Maybe security features like smart doorbells and smart lighting; or entertainment options like smart TV and a connected stereo. Whatever it is, their wishes should be taken into …
Can virtual assistants make smart homes even smarter?
Smart home technology is an ever-changing field with too many players to count. It’s tough for anyone to keep track of all the details, but smart home builders should at least have the basics covered. The first step is the …
Why home security is a must-have smart home feature
Smart home builders, prepare to get busy. The global smart home market is expected to grow by almost 250% between 2017 and 2019 and is expected to be worth $9.4 billion by 2021. Smart home automation is among the fastest …
Beyond Voice: Gesture-Based Controls for the Smart Home
Voice-controlled assistants like Google Home and Alexa are already immensely popular with your broadband customers, but their dominance may be short-lived. Just as your customers prefer their smart-home hub out of sight in a media panel, they’ll embrace more subtle …
Home Automation Systems Designed for Builders and Integrators
Once an option only for the wealthy, the smart home is on its way to ubiquity. Today’s consumer wants to move into a brand new home, with automation features pre-installed and ready to use. This is convenient, and it allows …
Is wireless internet the smart solution for multi-family dwellings?
Some may think wired-only internet is becoming a thing of the past. But if you think your days of needing structured wiring equipment are over, think again. Wi-Fi has become a must for most of your customers, while whole-home coverage …
Telco Trends: Why the Industry Needs AI
As a broadband installer, you are likely affected by the growing field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology. Every time you wire a media panel for a customer, you are powering the potential for AI in their home. You can also …
2018 Tech Trends for Telcos
This year promises to bring in technology that may change your installation process. You’ll see a high demand for media panels, as well as wireless mesh networks, high-end routers and modems as more of your customers adopt smart home technology. …
Thread – a new smart home protocol to watch
Your customers want the best for their smart home. That’s why you’ve installed a structured wiring network that functions perfectly with a low-profile media panel and cables are concealed inside sleek cable raceways. So, how can they get a smart home …