When installing a smart system in your Keller, TX home, regardless of how small or big you’re starting, we want to make sure that it’s going to work exactly the way it’s supposed to 100 percent of the time. One way we can ensure this is by having a good home network established.
A smart home needs a solid network to function. With a smart system, all your products and devices — like security systems, smart lights, window shades, thermostats, televisions, speakers and more — are connected through one central control system. This system facilitates the communication between devices via your home network.
You may already use your home network for something as simple as internet access. But is it ready to carry a much heavier load with each additional smart device? The fact that your home network plays such a huge role in the functionality of your devices is why it’s imperative to ensure that you have a reliable one.
It’s tempting to think that setting up your smart system means just installing the products and then assuming they’ll be fully functional from there on out. However, your home network should be considered as another vital piece of the puzzle during installation.
Here are a few of the reasons why a home network is so valuable and essential to your smart home system.
Functionality
Your network’s reliability will affect how functional your system is. This fact means that a weak network can slow down the response of the devices, causing them to lag or buffer. It can also result in only some of your devices working simultaneously. If you plan on controlling your shades, lighting, sound and more all the same time, only one or a few of those products will respond. In some cases, the system may just not be responsive at all.
Convenience
You most likely are looking to install a smart system to make life more convenient and manageable. If the system ends up causing more headache than you had without it, then it’s not doing its job. We want to ensure that once we install the system, it works flawlessly. A smart home system is nothing without a strong home network communicating your commands.
Solutions
You can enhance your network by upgrading your router and setting up Wi-Fi boosters. These will extend the reach of your network’s connection so that you don’t have to worry about the wireless network signal being weaker just because a device is in a particular area. This is especially useful if you have products spread out in various locations of a large property.
When considering your new smart system, make sure that a solid home network is a part of the picture. Ready to transition your home into a smart home? Reach out to us with any questions or concerns to make it happen through our contact page or by calling us at (817) 980-0347.