Insights & Innovations: The Integrated Home Blog

Learn the Difference Between Routers, Repeaters, and Access Points

Home networks have come a long way in the past decade. According to a Deloitte survey, the average household has 22 connected devices. With so many devices to support, the old-school router from years past probably isn’t working as well as it should.

How can you tell if it’s time to upgrade your home network? 

• Wi-Fi speeds slow down, and things take more time to load.
• The Wi-Fi connection drops frequently.
• Your router is hot to the touch.
• You have plans to add more connected devices to your network.

If any of these items are things you’ve experienced, then it’s time to consider an upgrade to your existing home network. An upgrade can significantly affect how much you enjoy using connected devices in your Charlotte, NC home.

Continue reading to learn some standard home network terms and how the team at The Integrated Home could assist in your next home network installation or upgrade.

Bring Beauty and Effortless Living to Your Home with J Geiger’s Inception Shades

Manually operated window coverings offer beauty, privacy, and the ability to control natural light. Unfortunately, there’s a downside to them. They are inconvenient to operate, requiring you to raise and lower them throughout the day as the sun’s glare catches your TV screen or its rays heat up your home. In response, most people tend to leave them lowered for much of the day, missing out on the many benefits and beauty of natural light. 

Motorized shades provide the solution. Now, your shades automatically raise and lower throughout the day, letting in just enough diffuse sunlight. One tap on a touchscreen, in-wall keypad, or remote, and you can raise or lower any shade in any room or throughout your Charlotte, NC, home. 

While growing in popularity, one has to wonder why everyone isn’t taking advantage of this remarkable technology. Let’s explore the reasons and the solutions.

Multi-Purpose Media Rooms Deliver High-End AV

Experience your favorite media as it should be seen and heard - right in your own home! An updated home theater system can transform your movie nights, TV show marathons, and other fun-filled activities. So what does this advanced theater system entail? And how does it enhance your multi-purpose media room?

In this blog, we’ll dive into how high-end audiovisuals and features can upgrade your Charlotte, NC home’s entertainment and bring your family together for movies, music, and memories! Keep reading below to find out more.

DMF Modular LED Lighting Makes It Easy to Add Value and Appeal to a Home

If you’re an interior designer, chances are aesthetics come first in anything you do. You appreciate things that are well-made, well-designed, and well-engineered, but it has to look good! Nowhere is that more important than lighting. Lighting is critical in making everything else you do shine, but the lighting has to be equally aesthetically pleasing.

That’s why we think you’ll love DMF’s new DID series LED lighting fixtures for your Charlotte, NC, clients. You'll appreciate how well made they are, but above all, you'll love how they look in your projects – and how they put everything else in the best light too. 

Ensure the Safety of Your Family & Property with Zero Hassle

Your family’s 24/7 safety is the top priority for you above any and everything else - so when it comes to your home security system, you don’t want to take any risks or shortcuts. If your system isn’t up to par, you’ll find yourself worrying while you’re either home or away about the protection of your property. Set your mind at ease with a proper smart home security system and setup!

When it’s time for an upgrade, you don’t want to rely on DIY solutions or products off the shelf. Instead, work with The Integrated Home for an improved security setup from trusted brands like Snap One. Want to learn what’s new with this company and how you can bolster your Charlotte, NC, home’s security with our help? Keep reading below.