Does your home network have what it takes to keep up with all the devices in your home?

As back-to-school season approaches, you’re likely getting all your kids’ supplies ready to go. But there’s one much-needed resource that may not be on your teachers’ lists: an upgraded wi-fi network. With the increased demand for high-speed internet due to remote learning, streaming, and gaming, a robust home networking setup is more critical than ever. But can your Wi-Fi keep up? 

At C&T Systems, with our extensive experience and expertise, we’ll ensure your home network is ready to shine! Here’s what you need to know to prepare your home network for the new school year.

Three Signs That You Might Need an Upgrade

Diagnosing networking problems is often challenging.  Since almost everything we do with our devices requires network connectivity, it’s difficult to pin down a specific problem. If your computer is loading web pages slowly, it might be related to your hardware or software. If your smartphone or tablet apps are not responsive, it could be related to the device itself or the software it’s running. 

Occasionally problems are temporary. Perhaps a website you’re accessing is slow for a period of time, and the experience is the same on all of your devices. Sometimes while streaming a show on Netflix, the video quality slows and reminds you of old standard definition quality with bad reception. It could be that your internet connection just slowed down temporarily.  And there’s always the possibility that it’s not your network or any device. The truth is, internet connectivity can suffer in many parts of the Rhode Island countryside. 

What do you need for a well-run smart home automation system?

You may wonder, 'what makes a smart home run perfectly?’ While there are many factors to installing a fully integrated smart home, there is one key factor that is often overlooked – the network. It may seem obvious, but many times the problem lies with the Internet connection, not with the device, design, or the AV installation company.

The true secret to an effective smart home is the network installation. In order to live an electronic lifestyle, you need strong internet connections established in your Newport, Rhode Island home. Without it, every other piece fails. Your wireless Internet connection is the backbone of the smart home. Continue reading this article to discover why a home network is so important and what services we offer to guarantee a perfect smart home operation.