Both wireless home automation and a fixed-wire connection focus on giving you the most convenient lifestyle possible (not to mention the best home theater in San Diego), but they offer distinct advantages over each other.

Do you like having a clean-looking house? Or do you want nothing but the strongest Internet connection possible? Read on to find out the pros and cons of fixed-wire vs. wireless home automation!

How Wireless Home Automation Helps

Wireless home automation continues to increase in popularity. Tablets and smartphones turn handheld devices into full-fledged home automation products. Smart devices let you access any of your San Diego home’s automated features straight from your pocket.

If you’re new to the game, the most apparent advantage of WIFI home automation is that it installs easily. “Wireless” means exactly that—you get a lightning-fast connection without having to string wires around your house. The downside is limited access to your WIFI signal—only as far as your wireless router reaches—and if you have lots of users engaging in high bandwidth activities, you might see things slow down a bit.

To get total home control, you also have to expend a bit of extra effort. WIFI home automation requires you to make sure you have a secure signal. Password encryption and protection may take a while to set up, but you won’t have a completely safe network until you do.

• Wireless Pros:

–          WIFI home automation combines with smart devices for total convenience

–          Few wires, less cluttered look

• Wireless Cons:

–          Prone to possible interference/bandwidth issues

–          Have to make an effort to enhance network security

If you like to keep up-to-the-minute with every email, text, and news tidbit that releases and show off your home’s spotless appearance, WIFI home automation is for you.

Specific Issues That Only Fixed-Wire Home Automation Can Fix

While it’s true that wireless home automation maintains a fast connection, fixed-wire is more direct because it’s plugged-in directly. The difference in speed may be marginal, but the fact that there is a difference is significant. Fixed-wire is also more secure than WIFI home automation, as someone would have to be physically connected, as you are, to your router to gain access to your network.

However, a fixed-wire home network is cumbersome, as you must physically link your router to all your necessary devices (HDTV, computers, laptops, etc.) with wires. This can affect your home’s appearance due to all the wires running along the walls. You might also need the help of a professional to install these cleanly and safely without interfering with your home’s other wires.

• Fixed-Wire Pros:

–          Complete security

–          More direct Internet connection

• Fixed-Wire Cons:

–          More cluttered appearance

–          Not easy to install

While both WIFI home automation devices and fixed-wire can lead you to a life of luxury, we have to hand it to wireless. As technology barriers continue to be broken down every day, it’s only a matter of time before interference and bandwidth issues are solved. Look at it this way: we’ve already seen the power of how smart devices use WIFI signals to access information all over the world—and we’re betting that that’s just the tip of the iceberg for home automation.

If you want your home to look clutter-free and have a strong WIFI signal, you can’t go wrong with WIFI home automation! Call us to check out our showroom to see if wireless is right for you.