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Why Your Integrated Home Needs a Strong Network

Jamie Jansen • Oct 20, 2021

A Strong Network is the Foundation for Smart Home Automation

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Your home network is made of many devices, including the phone, tablet, computer, smart home technology, and gaming systems.


They can often communicate with each other when in close proximity to each other on the home network.


There are two main ways to connect devices in a home network: wired and wireless.


Wired connections are faster, more reliable, and provide better coverage for larger homes. On the other hand, wireless connections are less expensive but require more upkeep.


The emergence of new technologies has made a home network just as important and useful as traditional household utilities like gas and television.


When you're streaming TV shows, downloading movies, or planning a party, you need a strong and reliable network. Here’s why your network is integral to great home automation.

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Reasons Your Home Network is Remarkably Important

  • A home network allows you to access the internet from different devices and share music, photos, and information across the network

  • It enables the streaming of movies, music, and other forms of entertainment across your devices

  • Streaming gadgets, gaming systems, and smart TVs have made it possible to consume a wide variety of content

  • It allows you to share printers and scanners. When several computers are joined to a home network, they can print to a single printer

  • It streamlines the management of smart home devices such as thermostats, cameras, and security systems

  • It helps you to optimize your smart home devices by connecting them to an automated home in a simple way


The heart of all connected devices inside a home is the home network. It feeds the required info to linked devices to keep them running smoothly.


The number of gadgets that require a connection to the home network has increased dramatically in recent years.


The addition of new devices and technologies to a network can impose quite a burden on the network equipment.


For example, your entertainment experience is dependent on the quality of your home network. When trying to watch a beloved show or movie, no one wants to see a spinning wheel or a shuttering display, which is why a strong and healthy home network is crucial.


Things You Can Do to Optimize the Health of Your Network

  • Use security tools like a firewall and a network password to protect your home network

  • Manage cables and wires to keep connections in good working order and protect devices from obstructed airflow

  • Keep an eye on your network speed to see if there are any issues with the bandwidth on your home network

  • Keep your networking equipment away from light, heat, moisture, and dust to maximize its life.


Unfortunately, if a home network is not properly protected, it can open the door for malicious activities done by individuals with bad motives.


As we become more reliant on home networks, it's more important than ever to invest in the design and technology upfront to ensure you get the best speeds and security.


We provide a variety of alternatives for sturdy, high-quality home network technology, whether you're wanting to get started with a home network or need to update your current home network to keep it working smoothly.


To learn more about our products and services, please contact us.

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The 4 Big Components of a Strong Home Network

A successful smart home automation system has a lot of moving parts that all work together to make your home more convenient and comfortable.


The home network is an often overlooked part of this complicated system.


Here are four areas of home networking that are critical for ensuring that your smart home runs properly, whether you live in Green Bay or another part of Northeast Wisconsin.


1. Speed

A successful smart home automation system has a lot of moving parts that all work together to make your home more convenient and comfortable.


The home network is an often overlooked part of this complicated system.


Here are four areas of home networking that are critical for ensuring that your smart home runs properly, whether you live in Green Bay or another part of Northeast Wisconsin.


2. Reliability

When you're viewing a movie in your dedicated home theater or streaming television shows on Netflix, you'll be able to enjoy the full show without any lag or delays in audio or video.


However, 4K streaming demands a lot of bandwidth, and your network may not be capable of handling it.


A lack of robust Wi-Fi is frequently the cause of video latency while streaming. Evolved Habitat can place wireless access points around your home in strategic spots to ensure that each smart device has a strong and dependable Internet connection.


3. Scalability

Not only does your home network need to be ready for today's technology, but it also needs to be ready for tomorrow's.


You don't want to fall behind on the most up-to-date smart home automation technologies just because your home network can't handle more devices.


Using the most recent standards and advancements in home networking technology will ensure that your network will not hold you back when it comes time to upgrade your smart home automation system.


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4. Security

What is the level of security on your home network?


Many people are unaware of how vulnerable their data and gadgets are until a hacker gains access to their system.


Firewalls should protect anything accessible through your home network, from financial data to your laptop's webcam, to prevent outside hackers from gaining access.


To keep malware and other destructive computer infections out, the firewall should also have a strong antivirus program.

Conclusion

You'll need a solid home network if you want your smart home automation system to be secure, reliable, and effective now and in the future.


Contact Evolved Habitat today to understand how we can optimize your home network so that your smart home can run without interruption, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Evolved Habitat is Your Certified Smart Home Pro in Green Bay WI

We specialize in custom smart home systems, innovative home automation design and installation, and cutting-edge home security solutions.


Contact us today if you are planning a new construction or home renovation and we will design a custom smart home automation plan, create a streamlined strategy to blend it into your space, and deliver unmatched service during the entire process and beyond.


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