What Is the Difference Between Wi-Fi 5, 6, and 7?

What Is the Difference Between Wi-Fi 5, 6, and 7?

Most homeowners have no idea which generation of Wi-Fi is actually running in their home. They know they have Wi-Fi. They know it works most of the time. And they know something is off when it does not. The numbers 5, 6, and 7 refer to generations of Wi-Fi technology....

How Can I Improve or Extend My WiFi Coverage?

How Can I Improve or Extend My WiFi Coverage?

WiFi isn’t broken in most homes. It’s just not designed for how people actually use their homes today. If your internet works well in one area but drops off in another, you don’t necessarily need a faster plan. What you likely need is better coverage. The good news?...

Why is my Wi-Fi slow in certain areas (dead zones) of my home?

Why is my Wi-Fi slow in certain areas (dead zones) of my home?

WiFi is not magic but it can seem like it sometimes. There are a lot of moving parts and truly impressive behind-the-scenes technology that all need to work together in a properly designed and functioning wireless networking solution. While there are many reasons why...

Why Apple TV Is the Smarter Way to Stream

Why Apple TV Is the Smarter Way to Stream

Streaming should be the easiest part of your house to live with. Sit down, grab a remote, press play. That’s the dream everyone expects. What does it actually look like in most homes? Three remotes are on the coffee table. Someone asking, “Why is it doing this?” Apps...

How Home Automation Can Save You Time, Energy, and Money

How Home Automation Can Save You Time, Energy, and Money

There’s a moment most homeowners have — usually somewhere between juggling work, wrangling kids, cooking dinner, and turning off lights for the tenth time — when you think, There has to be an easier way to run this house. There is. And no, it’s not hiring a live-in...

How Integrated Smart Systems Save Energy and Simplify Your Life

How Integrated Smart Systems Save Energy and Simplify Your Life

Ever feel like you need a tech degree just to turn off the lights? Between the remotes, the apps, and the “smart” devices that don’t talk to each other, managing your home can start to feel like a full-time job. That’s where an integrated smart system comes in. It...