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 …
Black Friday Is Now the Biggest Day of the Year for the Smart Home!
Like the calm before the storm, Cyber Monday 2019 is almost upon us. While the biggest shopping day of the year is today, retailers are hoping for big shopping days right up until Christmas. Observers can already see some early …
Tackling Dead Zones With Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi dead zones. They’re every ISP’s worst nightmare. They’re also becoming more and more of a customer retention problem in the age of the smart home and high-speed internet. With so many connected devices performing critical tasks in the home, …
802.11ax: What You Need to Know About the Next Generation of Wi-Fi
If you’re a broadband installer or technician who’s ever had to troubleshoot interference or bandwidth problems with your customer’s WLAN, you know this reality all too well: It’s an ultra-crowded wireless world out there, and only the strongest network signals …
Why smart homes need solar power
What does every smart home builder need to install in a smart home? For starters, a media panel that facilitates a clear Wi-Fi signal. But did you know you should also consider providing solar power? Solar panels, also known as photovoltaic …
Five Steps to Improving Your Customers’ Wireless Network (WLAN)
Let’s face of it – most people’s lives are powered by Wi-Fi. It keeps smart homes functional and keeps everyone connected to the outside world. Where does your job – to provide a quality broadband connection – start and end? …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Why structured wiring is critical to the connected office
As a broadband integrator, you know that setting up internet for your business customers involves a lot more than installing a scalable enclosure outside the building. Your business customers need a custom structured wiring installation that accommodates their current requirements …