Lately there have been a ton of new DIY Wi-fi product offerings from companies like Google, EERO, Amplifi etc. that promise you the joy of whole-house Wi-fi without the expense of having to hire a pro to set it up for you. These DIY Wi-fi product offerings promise easy setup, intuitive menus during ... » Learn More about Why DIY Wi-fi is NOT so DIY
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Trouble-shooting Tips for Christmas Home Automation Failures
So it's Christmas morning and like most Home Theater and Home Automation companies, Technospeak will be closed. It's early, and you are just about to start all the craziness of Christmas from new gifts to open and be played with, to large dinner parties with friends and family, to football on the ... » Learn More about Trouble-shooting Tips for Christmas Home Automation Failures
Network Security and the Issues Phone Apps Create
We all love the access our phones give us to our smart home devices allowing us to turn on our sprinklers, look at our cameras or even open the lock to our front door from anywhere in the world. However, in the process of setting up these devices, we are actually exposing ourselves to more likely ... » Learn More about Network Security and the Issues Phone Apps Create
The Hidden Costs Behind Setting Up Streaming Devices
As the Smart Home industry continues to evolve, more and more Smart Home companies are finding customers asking them to setup Apple TVs, Amazon Firestick's, Roku Ultimates', Sonos Connects', and other audio and video streaming devices in their home so they are ready to go when the Smart Home ... » Learn More about The Hidden Costs Behind Setting Up Streaming Devices
Are whole house Wi-fi systems finally available to the DIY consumer?
Recently there has been a resurgence of "pretty, all-in-one" Wi-fi devices out there for consumers to easily setup their own whole-house Wi-fi systems. Newest on the block are Ubiquiti's "Amplifi" system along with Google's Whole-home Wi-fi system, however Apple has been doing "pretty, all-in one ... » Learn More about Are whole house Wi-fi systems finally available to the DIY consumer?