It was the night before Christmas, and all through the house, smart devices were hard at work. Smartphones, iPads, door locks, smart TVs, and more – each device competed for bandwidth on the Fort Worth, Texas home’s network.

The time of joy and festivities was spoiled by slow loading times, lag, and WiFi that was there one minute and gone the next! The family couldn’t stream their favorite Christmas movies or enjoy holiday tunes over their multi-room music system. In short, their holiday entertainment was less “Whoville fun” and more “Grinch gloom.”

Silly analogy aside, the holiday season really does put a strain on the average home network. And if your network installation is out of date or a DIY hodgepodge, you may find yourself in the situation described above.

That’s where a network tune-up comes in.

Technology advances at such a rapid pace. Six months after you buy a smartphone, there’s a newer and better version available! Because there are so many upgraded devices out there, it can be tough to identify when is the right time to swap out your old equipment for newer versions. This is especially true for networking devices like routers.  So let’s look at some tell-tale signs that your current home network installation isn’t cutting it anymore.

On our blog, we’ve talked about the important role that the home network plays in a smart home automation system. Without a strong network, all of the smart devices connected throughout your Dallas, Texas home won’t be able to achieve peak performance. So how do you ensure your network is up to par? A professional network installation is a sure-fire way. With a professional installation, you can avoid some of the most common networking mistakes that homeowners make. Continue reading to learn what those mistakes are and how smart home professionals avoid them.

The holiday season is a very popular time for Dallas, Texas homeowners to invest in smart home automation. Whether you’ve been given an automation system as a Christmas gift or simply decided to treat yourself with a more comfortable home for 2017, it’s important to make sure that you’ve got everything you need in order to get full value from that investment.

One of the most often overlooked aspects of a smart home is the network. Below, we outline the role that networking plays in your smart home and why a professional network installation is a must-have component of your system.

When doing a home network installation, the big question is usually “wired or wireless?” Every Texas home is going to be different, so the answer to that question isn’t always black and white. That said, it helps to understand the main advantages of each networking option so that you can choose the best mix of wired and wireless devices for your Fort Worth area home.

As more homes take advantage of the convenience of smart home automation technologies, the need for a stronger home network grows. Internet service providers have jumped on board by offering high speeds, but your home network might not be capable of utilizing those speeds effectively. We’ve put together a guide to improving the three areas where your home network might be lagging behind. Read on to learn how a professional network installation can enhance your University Park, Texas home.