Thoughtful pre-wiring will provide a strong WiFi connection throughout the house and will look good too. Even in the wireless age, we recommend you to wire for data outlets throughout your home for guaranteed reliability and security. All entertainment and office locations need to be pre-wired for Cat.5e or Cat.6.
Just like any home needs the right foundations to make it strong and stable, home automation needs the right connected infrastructure in place to work effectively and reliably – and that’s where the importance of prewiring comes in.
Simply put, prewiring makes your technology work behind the scenes. Wires are installed as part of the construction/home renovation process, and discreetly hidden behind the walls. The end result – you have all the convenience of distributing internet, tv and audio, and controlling your lighting, shades, heating and security, without exposed wires and any cosmetic impact to your interior.
Although wifi’s pretty ubiquitous these days, nothing is more reliable than wires connected to wires. Directly connected cables offer you a much more effective experience, minimizing the potential of interrupted service. What’s more, wired connections simply allow for faster delivery of information that wireless technologies cannot compete with. By opting for wired connections from the outset, you’re saving yourself the pain of dealing with inevitable wireless breakdown.
Future proofing This brings us nicely onto future proofing. The home automation roadmap. Anticipating what’s on your future smart technology wishlist is the savvy approach to take. As long as you have the right wire framework in place, you’ll always be able to integrate upgrades as technology evolves. It’s best to have a flexible, robust system so you can ensure your home works for today’s, and tomorrow’s technology.