Explore the Signs that Suggest It's Time for an Upgrade
Have you begun the journey into smart home living? If so, congratulations. It’s an experience that, in many ways, is transformative. Lighting shifts to replicate the color and intensity of daylight. High-fidelity music greets you when you walk in the door and follows you throughout the house. And that’s only the tip of the iceberg.
It's remarkable technology that creates an exceptional lifestyle.
What’s easy to forget, however, in the rush to the ultimate automated lifestyle, is the invisible backbone of your smart home. Your home automation platform, along with all the connected devices and systems, communicates over your home network.
The bottom line: As homes become more connected, strong home networking solutions are no longer a luxury but a necessity, ensuring that every system—from lighting to audio to security—works seamlessly.
Here we’ll explore a few signs that suggest your network is no longer keeping up with the growing demand and what you can do to create a smart home that works as it should, when it should, every time.
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Signs of an Overloaded Home Network
It happens so insidiously, you don’t notice the subtle changes. As your network grows more congested with more devices competing for bandwidth, it becomes all too obvious that trouble is brewing. Your video calls start freezing, and streaming your favorite series is frequently interrupted by buffering. When your smart devices stop responding, you know it's time to investigate potential network solutions.
In a smart home, the best long-term, future-proof solution is a professionally designed enterprise-grade network. These networks ensure no more lagging, buffering, or freezing, no matter how many devices are on the internet at any one time.
Why Enterprise-Grade Networks Matter
In a luxury smart home, Wi-Fi must reach distant outdoor areas and every corner of the house. Whole-home audio systems, 4K displays, lighting, security, and more require expansive connectivity for premium function. The other thing to consider is the materials used to construct a home. Materials commonly used in luxury homes, such as masonry, stone, poured concrete, and mirrors, tend to block RF signals. Overall, ordinary networks just aren’t built to handle larger homes and dozens of smart devices.
The Makings of an Enterprise-Grade Home Network
An enterprise-grade network was designed for businesses. From department stores, office buildings, and banks, these enterprises require a network that is secure, fast, and reliable. They use equipment built to last and to support many users and devices simultaneously. These networks are also encrypted to prevent hackers from gaining access.
Another standard practice in enterprise-grade networks is the use of multiple Wi-Fi access points to create a blanket of coverage. By upgrading today, you’re also ensuring your network supports one of the newer Wi-Fi standards, whether 6, 6e, or 7. This next-generation Wi-Fi delivers much faster speeds and supports multiple devices on the network without congestion.
At HomeTroniX, we create customized whole-home control and automation systems, backed by today’s enterprise-grade home network. To learn more about home networking solutions or to schedule a complimentary consultation, contact HomeTroniX today.