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The FCC Just Banned Foreign Routers. Here's What South Sound Homeowners Should Do Next.
On March 23, 2026, the FCC banned all new foreign-made consumer routers. TP-Link, Netgear, Eero, Google Nest — all affected. Foreign routers lose security update eligibility by March 2027. Here's what it means and what to do.
Smart Home
What Does AI Actually Do in a Smart Home? (And What It Doesn't.)
The term "AI home" is everywhere. Here's what AI in a professionally installed smart home actually does in 2026 — and what it doesn't.
Smart Home
The 6 Ways AI Is Already Working in South Sound Homes Right Now
Camera classification, occupancy learning, anomaly detection, air quality, energy optimization, and intelligent video search — all running today.
Smart Home
Why Builders Are Specifying AI-Ready Systems in 2026
The infrastructure decisions made during framing determine whether a home can support AI-capable systems cleanly — or has to work around compromises.
Smart Home
Smart Home vs. AI Home — What's the Difference?
Every smart home controls devices. An AI home observes, learns, and adapts. Here's the line between them — and why it matters for what you're buying.
Smart Home
How to Add AI to a Home You Already Own
You don't need new construction to get AI-capable systems. Here's what retrofits cleanly, what requires planning, and where to start.
Security
Ajax Systems: The AI Security Platform Most Homeowners Have Never Heard Of
Ajax isn't a traditional alarm system. It's a wireless, AI-capable security platform built from the ground up for 2026 — and it's what we install.
Networking
Mesh WiFi vs. Wired Access Points: A Comprehensive Guide to Choosing the Best WiFi System for Your Home or Business
Not sure whether to go mesh or wired? We break down the real differences in performance, reliability, and long-term cost.
Smart Home
DIY Smart Home vs Professional Installation in Gig Harbor: What You Actually Get (and What It Costs)
Learn the real differences in reliability, cost, and long-term results — plus use our Online Estimator.
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DIY Smart Home vs Professional Installation in Gig Harbor: What You Actually Get (and What It Costs)
