Staying connected has never been as easy as it is today. High-speed internet isn’t just at coffee shops and libraries anymore; it has become ubiquitous. Nearly every fast-food restaurant, grocery store, nail salon, and car dealership allows you to connect while you are there. If our expectations are so high for having connectivity when we are away from home, why do we settle for less convenience in our own yards? 

Below are four reasons your wireless network should cover your entire property and not just your interior spaces.

If you are living in or near a major city, you have probably seen your local Internet Service Providers (ISPs) touting the incredible speed upgrades they have been, or soon will be, delivering. Google Fiber announced 5 Gbps speeds in select markets earlier this year, something that would have been unthinkable for residential internet service just a couple of years ago. These “greater than gigabit” speeds are commonly referred to as multi-gigabit, or multi-gig for short.  

Now without further ado, should you upgrade to multi-gig internet? 

The answer is, of course…it depends. There are a few things you should think about before upgrading, and we will discuss them below.  

Using the internet at home has become much more complex than asking Google something or replying to an email. We stream Netflix in 4k, queue up our “release radar” playlist on Spotify, and play high definition/multiplayer video games, all while our loved ones are doing something similar in the next room. If you experience lag or glitches using your home network you may need to rethink your solution. It’s been said that if you're thinking about your network, there's a problem with your network. 

Read on for some tips on getting the most robust home networking solution possible in Luxury Smart homes.

We spend an abundance of time on the internet at home, whether we realize it or not. We stream movies and playlists, use smart home devices, and video-chat with relatives and friends from far away. Many of us work from home, too, which requires accessing servers and large files. So why shouldn’t your home’s network be the best it can possibly be?

If you aren’t completely satisfied with the internet you currently have, it isn’t your only option. A home networking upgrade can grant you the following advantages. Read on to discover how it will improve your daily tasks and entertainment.