5 Simple Hacks to Lower Latency on Any Home Network
There was a time, not so long ago, when network latency was primarily the concern of online gamers. But as the number of connected devices in the average smart homes continues to increase, latency (and network performance in general) is …
How ISP Integrators Can Create Lasting Smart Home Value
With the number of IP-connected devices in the average home continuing to rise at a rapid pace (especially in the face of COVID-19’s work-from-home and stay-at-home trends) the pressure is on for ISP integrators and residential builders to keep pace …
High-Level Tips for Running Ethernet Cable Outdoors
There’s an increasing demand for integrators to extend home and enterprise internet networks to exterior areas, or between structures. Until recently, the most common version of this has been to connect IP surveillance cameras directly to a network but the …
Next Generation Gaming and the Smart Home
It’s no secret the gaming industry is big business. Fuelled by a staggering 2.7 billion gamers worldwide (210 million in North America alone) the gaming market generated $139 billion in revenue in 2020, and that number is predicted to climb …
Why a Wired Home for Today’s Homebuyers is the Best Prospect
What are today’s homebuyers looking for? According to the National Association of Realtors’ 2019 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report, millennials make up the highest share of homebuyers at 37%, and Gen X makes up 25%. And both rank …