What’s ‘Matter’ and is it Really the Future of the Smart Home?
There’s no question smart devices have made our lives easier. They can simplify and even automate the small, mundane, everyday tasks we’d rather forget about entirely. But even with complete connectivity solutions, unlocking and realizing the full potential of smart …
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 …
Four smart home hubs you need to know about
As the number of smart home options increases, the demand on your customer’s wireless network rises along with it. You may have installed a Wi-Fi transparent media panel for the router, but with more and more devices in use, the home …
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 Zigbee protocol could be right for your customers’ smart home needs
One of the biggest challenges building and facility managers face with internet of things (IoT) functionality for smart homes is the problem of interoperability. Setting up the network infrastructure is much simpler. Their choice of internet service provider doesn’t impact …