Category: Livewire News

The Best Home Technology Companies in Richmond

Clients often ask us who are some of the best home technology companies in Richmond they should consider when planning a home technology installation. Of course, we’ll toot our own horns – after all, we’ve been named the region’s best integrator by CE Pro for nine years running. However, we also actively encourage our customers […]

Home Hub Showdown: Google vs Amazon

Here at Livewire, we get asked all the time which smart home hub does the best job controlling home technology. We decided to create a simple article highlighting the pros & cons of each major platform to help our clients decide for themselves which one works best for their home. Since the Amazon Echo debuted […]

Your Wi-Fi Signal And 9 Obstacles Killing It Softly

You’ve done everything right, so why is your wi-fi signal still spotty? Anything in your line of sight can negatively impact your Wi-Fi signal. The materials used to construct your home, your neighbor’s networking activity, the layout of your furniture, and even certain kitchen appliances can impede the performance of a home network. But what […]

Security System Installation: Professional or DIY?

With the abundance of security system options available in today’s market, choosing between them can be tough! While professionally-installed and monitored systems continue to evolve with streamlined technology and helpful integrations, more and more DIY solutions emerge every day. With so many options to choose from, the question of “which is best?” is asked more than […]

Does Your Control System Need More Than One App?

Here at Livewire, we get asked all the time which approach is best for navigating your control system; “one app to rule them all” or multiple apps? We decided to create a simple article highlighting the pros & cons of each category to help our clients decide for themselves which one works best for their […]

Cybersecurity Tips for Your Smart Home

Even the most tech-savvy among us can feel like a babe in the woods when it comes to protecting a home or business network from cybersecurity threats. When we explain to clients why it’s important, it helps to compare cybercrime to the physical security industry. I explain that their home or business now has digital […]

The Impact of Remote AI on Smart Home Technology

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing our world at a dizzying pace. It promises to improve lives and make us all better, faster, and stronger (or maybe unemployed!). I spend a considerable amount of time studying where AI might impact the smart home, particularly in the arena of remote monitoring. While this category is still in […]

Putting a Value on Home Technology

Clients often ask me, “Will home technology increase my property value?” I usually cringe at the thought of responding. It’s a question our industry has been long afraid to answer. So much so that we generally avoid the return on investment (ROI) conversation altogether. We’ve done it to ourselves over the years with bad products, […]

Employee Spotlight: Dustin Roskam

Dustin Roskam is our Service Support Lead here at Livewire, and no one is better at problem-solving on the fly! The level of remote service and support he provides our clients is one of the components that set us apart. It’s no wonder Dustin is our Employee of the Month for April 2022! How long […]

Zack Reichert Joins Livewire as Commercial Project Manager

Reichert will help spearhead the company’s commercial integration efforts.  Livewire has hired Zack Reichert as their new Commercial Project Manager. The move reflects an increased emphasis on commercial technology solutions offered by the company, which is a key growth opportunity for the technology integrator. “I’m incredibly excited to join the Livewire team,” said Reichert. “It […]