Why Worry about Home Wi-Fi Networking?

The trend in smart technologies is wireless. More and more of the devices made for your Mission Viejo, CA home work by connecting to your home’s Wi-Fi. There are many clear advantages to removing the wires, from easy installation and convenience to maintaining a clean design. However, without a strong network, your wireless devices won’t work to their full potential. In this article, we consider some of the latest wireless technologies and how you can prepare your home’s Wi-Fi to handle the increased traffic. Read on to learn more.

Wireless Technologies

Introducing new, wireless devices to your home should be an easy process--that’s part of the appeal. You can easily incorporate features your home was lacking without a large-scale renovation. Here are several of the most popular wireless smart technologies available for your home.

• Home Audio: Adding music throughout your space is an easy way to make a house a home. Wireless speakers are easy to install and move about your home. Plus, a wireless system allows you to expand your system with little effort. Many systems include access to audio streaming services, so it’s easy to find music that reflects your taste. As far as sound quality, wireless speakers are always improving. Working with an integrator will help ensure that your speakers work well with your home’s acoustics.
• Smart Televisions: Traditional cable television is becoming a thing of the past. TVs with internet access provide viewers with an almost endless supply of content. Streaming services, like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime are changing the television landscape. No longer do you need to be in front of your TV at 8 p.m. on Thursdays. Instead, when you’re ready, easily stream your favorite movies and programs in 4K with smart televisions connected to your Wi-Fi.
• Smart Thermostats: When your thermostat connects to your Wi-Fi, you can do much more than change the temperature. Many link to your smart devices and phones, which means you can adjust your temperature from anywhere. Your home will always be the perfect temperature when you arrive, and you can monitor your energy use.
• Smart Doorbells and Locks: With these security features hooked up to your wireless network, you can monitor your home from anywhere. Smart doorbells use motion detectors to record video whenever anyone approaches your home; video you can watch on your smartphone from anywhere. Plus, smart locks send alerts to your phone or other smart device whenever the door opens and allow you to lock or unlock the doors from a distance.

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How to Improve your Wi-Fi

If you’re looking to add any of these features to your home, you will need a Wi-Fi system that can support all your current devices, plus your new 4K television and smart locks. In order to ensure that there will be no lag time from your wireless connection, you may need to make a few adjustments.

One place to start is your router. First, consider upgrading your model: if you’re using the router from your internet provider, it’s probably not equipped for your needs. There are routers that can operate on multiple channels. With these routers, your devices will automatically switch to a faster channel when one is blocked. For instance, if you’re downloading a new program on your computer and slowing the system, you can still watch 4K video when the stream moves to a different wireless channel. Second, you should try and place your router in a centralized location, so all areas of your home will have relatively equal access. If your home is very large, you may need to add boosters strategically to cover all spaces.

Improving your Wi-Fi means improving the quality of all your wireless devices that provide a better home experience. Working with a technology professional, you can prepare your network to handle all of your technologies. Contact a local BRAVAS partner today to get started.