Securing smart homes and networks
When it comes to cybersecurity in the smart home, “People don’t even know what they don’t know,” writes techrepublic.com’s Karen Roby. “They have no idea what should be important when they’re buying these devices that they’re putting all over their …
Should your customers stick with Wi-Fi or Switch to a Smart Home Hub?
When it comes to smart homes, your customers have more options than ever. Wi-Fi, the old IEEE wireless standard, is still the most ubiquitous and least expensive approach. But for some homes, Wi-Fi might not be the most advantageous, especially …
Smart Home Tech Opens up New Opportunities for the Multi-skilled Integrator
Today’s home tech professionals are the unsung heroes of the wireless age. The days where someone would come into a home, hook up a few cables, and leave a card are over. Whether working for a major telecom, as an …
When Others Paused, We Pressed Play
It’s been a challenging few months for all businesses. And while many decided to put things on pause, we went another way. We’re always evolving—it’s in our DNA—so we kept doing what we’ve always done and now we have a …
Why You Should be Offering Security Services to Your Customers
As more people set up their home offices than ever before due to the COVID-19 pandemic, cybersecurity has been thrust into the spotlight. Research has found that 79% of U.S. households are concerned about cyber-attacks. It’s a legitimate concern. The …
Why You Should be Installing a Plastic Media Panel over Metal
More and more people are turning houses into smart homes with the ability to remotely control appliances, lights, computers, security cams, etc. from a computer, tablet or smartphone. It can be a nightmare trying to manage all the cables and …
CES 2020: Under-the-Radar Trends for Telecom Pros
Every year, the tech world descends on Las Vegas for CES—the Consumer Electronics Show—to share and discover the latest tech trends, as well as get some sneak peeks of the near future. Most notably, the show is a great opportunity …
The Smart Home Installer’s Guide to Structured Wiring for Audio & Video
Primex is pleased to announce the latest in a series of ebooks ‘The Smart Home Installer’s Guide to Structured Wiring for Audio & Video’. Download our guide to understand the nuts and bolts of what affects network speed and bandwidth, …
Primex Wins TecHome Brilliance Award for Structured Wiring
December 9, 2019 – Primex is pleased to announce it’s won the TecHome Brilliance Award for Structured Wiring. At the 2019 TecHome Builder Summit, the TecHome Brilliance Awards were presented to companies recognized to be accelerating the application of residential …
Why every smart home needs a structured wiring plan
From appliances to lights to blinds to thermostats, smart home devices are finding their way into every nook and cranny of the modern household. In many ways, these devices are making our homes more efficient and user-friendly, but they’re also …